[Serie A] Verona have significant defensive issues, while Bologna have been productive in home matches.
After an incredible success last season, Bologna had a tough start to the current Serie A campaign but have since found excellent form as the season progresses. The rossoblu are now seen as contenders for European qualification once again. The team has adapted well to new head coach Vincenzo Italiano, which is reflected in their improved results.
After 17 rounds, Bologna sit in seventh place with 28 points. They have played one game fewer than Juventus, who are sixth and just three points ahead. Bologna are unbeaten in their last four Serie A matches, including an impressive 2-0 away win against Torino in their most recent outing. Before that, they defeated Fiorentina 1-0 and drew 2-2 against Juventus after leading for much of the game.
Verona, on the other hand, are among the relegation candidates in Serie A and are expected to spend the season fighting for survival in the top flight of Italian football. With 15 points, the mastiffs are 17th, just 1 point above the relegation zone.
Unlike Bologna, Verona started the season well but experienced a sharp decline in form. Of their last 10 Serie A matches, they have won only 2, losing the other 8. In the previous round, Verona narrowly lost 0-1 to Milan, after unexpectedly defeating Parma 3-2 and suffering a heavy 1-4 defeat to Empoli.
Prediction:Bologna
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