Bologna looking to bounce back
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Bologna suffered a 1â3 home defeat to Cremonese in their last league match, bringing an end to their impressive 12-match unbeaten run (7 wins, 5 draws) and marking their first home loss of the season after previously going 5 wins and 3 draws in 8 home games.
The setback has affected morale, and how quickly they reset mentally will be key for their upcoming fixtures.
Despite the recent defeat, Bolognaâs overall form remains strong. Theyâve scored 19 goals in their last 10 competitive matches (an average of 1.9 goals per game) and failed to score in only two of them â clear signs of efficiency and continuity in attack.
Defensively, theyâve also been reliable, conceding just 8 goals in 10 matches (0.8 per game) and recording 5 clean sheets.
On the squad front, Ciro Immobile is expected to return. Although his thigh injury is healed, the stitches from his recent forehead surgery caused him to miss the match against Cremonese. Coach Italiano noted that while Immobile is physically fine, he still needs to overcome the psychological fear of re-injury. With a packed schedule across three competitions, his return is crucial for squad rotation and attacking depth. âĄ
Parmaâs ongoing struggles
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Parma fell 0â2 at home to Udinese in their last league outing, extending a disappointing run of just 1 win, 3 draws, and 4 losses in their last 8 league matches. Their form has dipped significantly.
Away from home, Parma remain unconvincing â just 1 win, 2 draws, and 3 losses from 6 away league games, with a win rate of only 16.7%.
Their attacking issues are serious: only 4 goals in their last 8 league matches, averaging 0.5 goals per game, and 4 matches without scoring. Consistency and threat in the final third have been major problems.
Defensively, the situation isnât much better. Parma have conceded 11 goals in their last 8 games (1.38 per match) and have allowed goals in all of their last 5 league matches. The backline has lacked organization, resilience, and cohesion. â
Match outlook
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Bologna clearly hold the advantage â better form, stronger squad condition, and home support. Parmaâs instability on both ends of the pitch makes an upset difficult.
Prediction: Home Win (Bologna to advance in regular time)
