Ace Football previews the Serie A round 38 match between Genoa and Bologna and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.
Genoa welcome Bologna this coming Friday in the Serie A, with the host motivated by the possibility of closing the gap in the table on the visitors. On the other hand, the latter could distance themselves even further with a win in this exciting round 38 match.
Two places behind the league-leaders, Bologna claimed 68 points from 37 rounds, while Genoa amassed 46 points. They now rank as number 11 in the Serie A standings.
Team form: Genoa vs Bologna
Genoa Form
Genoa went through their last three matches with a 3-3 draw against AC Milan, a 2-1 win against Sassuolo and a 1-0 defeat against Roma. Genoa won half of their previous six matches on home soil in the Serie A, while also drawing one. They suffered two defeats, while they scored ten and conceded six goals.
Bologna Form
In their last three matches, Bologna drew 0-0 with Torino, beat SSC Napoli 0-2 before a 3-3 draw with Juventus. Bologna recorded a very decent outcome of four wins from six away matches in the Serie A, in which they banged in eight goals, whilst conceding two. They remained undefeated, but did draw twice.
Betting facts for Genoa and Bologna
Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Genoa and Bologna played across all tournaments.
- In 14 of the last 16 Genoa home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 13 of the last 15 Genoa home matches in the Serie A, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 11 of the last 13 Genoa matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 11 of the last 13 Genoa matches in the Serie A, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Genoa have scored in 13 of the last 15 home matches
- Bologna have not lost 16 of the last 17 matches
- Bologna have not lost 16 of the last 17 matches in the Serie A
- In 12 of the last 14 Bologna matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 12 of the last 14 Bologna matches in the Serie A, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 12 of the last 14 Bologna away matches in the Serie A, the sum of goals was under 3.5
Players in form: Genoa vs Bologna
Albert Gudmundsson is the most prolific Serie A marksman for the home team, scoring twice recently. Bologna look to Alexis Saelemaekers, hoping he can add to his current total of two Serie A goals in his latest games.
Betting markets: Genoa vs Bologna
Full-time result
Genoa claimed a modest four wins from their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. They split the points with the visiting team in three of the games, whilst losing three. Bologna won five of their last 10 games away, drew four and lost one of the games in this run. Bologna are on a great streak of 9 matches without losing. Bologna have hit a nice vein of form away from home with 8 matches now without losing.
Both teams to score
Genoa scored the first goal of the match in four of their previous ten games. Bologna got the opening goal in five out of their last ten away games. Bologna should feel cheery over the chances of getting at least one goal in this coming Friday, as Genoa only managed two clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. Bologna claimed six clean sheets in their last 10 games.
Total goals
Genoa saw over 2.5 goals in five of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.4 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals appeared in three of the last ten matches that Bologna played across all tournaments. They scored 1.3 times on average in the process.
Betting prediction: Genoa vs Bologna
To summarize, the upcoming Serie A clash seems to be a good opportunity to place some bets. Taking into account the stats and facts for Genoa vs Bologna mentioned in this article, we are offering a free betting tip below.