The rescheduled match of matchday 16 of the Serie A between Hellas Verona and Bologna will take place on 15 january at the Marcantonio Bentegodi stadium. Hellas Verona vs Bologna: prediction, betting odds and statistics.
Hellas Verona
Hellas Verona failed to secure points in the home game against Lazio (0:1). As a result, the home side extended its winless run in the league to four matches (1 draw, 3 defeats). In addition, the home side failed to keep a clean sheet for the eighth consecutive Serie A match. The home team has collected 13 points and sits second from bottom in the table.
- The club has not won in 14 of its last 15 home league matches (7 draws, 7 defeats).
- At least three goals were scored in 5 of the team’s last 6 home Serie A matches.
- The home side failed to score more than once in 20 of their last 22 league matches at this ground.
Potential Hellas Verona Lineup (3-5-2)*
Lorenzo Montipò – Victor Nelsson, Nicolás Valentini, Armel Bella-Kotchap – Martin Frèze, Domagoj Bradarić, Antoine Bernède, Cheick Niasse, Roberto Gagliardini – Giovane, Gift Orban.
Midfielders Jean-Daniel Akpa-Akpro and Tomáš Suslov will miss the match due to injuries. Defender Rafik Belghali will be absent due to participation in the Africa Cup of Nations.
Bologna
Bologna drew with Como away in the previous round (1:1). As a result, the visiting team extended its winless run in the league to seven matches (3 draws, 4 defeats). At the same time, the visiting side scored in 8 of its last 10 Serie A matches. In the table, the club sits ninth with 27 points. It is worth noting that Bologna has scored 15 away goals this season — only Inter have a better tally (16).
- The team has not won in 11 of its last 14 away Serie A matches (5 draws, 6 defeats).
- The club conceded in 10 of its last 12 away league fixtures.
- Both teams scored in 6 of Bologna’s last 8 away Serie A matches.
Potential Bologna Lineup (4-5-1)*
Federico Ravaglia – Nadir Zortea, John Lucumi, Torbjørn Heggem, Juan Miranda – Jonathan Rou, Giovanni Fabbian, Tommaso Pobega, Remo Freuler, Nicolò Cambiaghi – Santiago Castro.
Defender John Lucumi and forward Federico Bernardeschi will not play due to injuries.
Referee
Maurizio Mariani (Italy)
Matches – 7 (the Serie A, 2025/26);
Yellow/Red Cards (Including Second Yellows) – 28;
Average Yellow/Red Cards Per Match – 4;
Red Cards – 1;
Fouls Per Match – 24;
Penalties – 57%.
Hellas Verona vs Bologna: Match Prediction
Despite poor form and an overall difficult season, the home side is quite capable of showing attacking activity and, at the very least, being effective in front of goal. Moreover, the team has been scoring regularly: in the last 11 home Serie A matches Hellas Verona only finished four games without scoring. During that stretch the club scored three goals against Atalanta and found the net against opponents such as Inter, Juventus and Como.
Bologna prefers to play openly even away from home and this style ensures they have no problems finding the net. In their eight previous away league matches the visiting team never left the field without scoring, and in five of those matches they scored at least twice. At the same time, the club cannot boast of a reliable defence: Bologna conceded in 10 of their last 12 away Serie A matches.
We expect an exchange of goals in this match.
Prediction: Both Teams To Score
* For each team, the starting lineup shown is from its previous match in this competition.
