Bologna vs Verona tips and predictions

Bologna looking to extend run

It's fifth placed Bologna welcoming 18th placed Verona in this Serie A clash as the home team looks to add digits to the 25-point gap that separates the sides.

Backing heavy favourites like these is not for everyone but there's plenty to like about this home side.

It looks like there is a pattern emerging in their recent results. The hosts have notched up 10 wins in their last 11 home games while the travelling side has been patchy. They've lost 8 of their recent 10 matches on the road. They're likely to suffer a defeat here too.

Bologna have scored two or more goals in all of their recent 5 matches while the strategies are working. They've only conceded 4 goals in their last 12 games at home.

You don't need to be a rocket scientist to understand that the travelling team is really up against it.

Lately Verona have lacked the fundamentals under pressure. They have conceded at least once in 17 of their last 19 matches. If these numbers prove significant viewers can expect to see the home team pick holes in their back four.

The betting markets imply that at least one of these sides will look to park the bus in a match that's played on Bologna's terms. The Yes BTTS bet could be a fun little side bet. As far as the total goals line goes, it's under 3.5 goals that stands out here given the latest odds. Whatever happens here, expect Bologna to triumph.