Match Overview: Bologna vs Como

The Serie A Matchday 2 fixture between Bologna and Como is set to take place on August 30th at the Renato Dall’Ara Stadium. This preview provides a comprehensive forecast and betting insights, including odds and key statistics for the encounter.

Bologna Team Analysis

Bologna’s Initial Season Performance

Vincenzo Italiano’s squad faced Roma away in their opening fixture and failed to secure any points, losing 0-1. This marked Roma’s fourth consecutive defeat in Serie A, though it was their first time conceding fewer than three goals during this stretch. Conversely, the Roman side failed to score for the first time in their last five league matches. Bologna currently sits in 16th place in the league table.

Bologna: Latest Squad Additions

Notably, striker Jonathan Rowe joined Bologna’s ranks just before this matchday.

Bologna: Key Home Statistics

• The team has secured victory in 7 out of their last 10 home matches in Serie A.
• Bologna’s players have scored exactly 1 or 2 goals in 6 of their last 7 home league encounters.
• Bologna has not conceded more than one goal in 6 of their last 7 home Serie A fixtures.

Bologna: Probable Lineup (4-5-1)*

Lukasz Skorupski – Lorenzo De Silvestri, Nicolo Casale, John Lucumi, Charalampos Lykogiannis – Riccardo Orsolini, Remo Freuler, Jens Odgaard, Tommaso Pobega, Nicolo Cambiaghi – Ciro Immobile.

Bologna: Injury Report

Defenders Nicolo Casale and Emil Holm, along with striker Ciro Immobile, will be unavailable due to injuries.

Como Team Analysis

Como’s Strong Start to the Season

In their inaugural match, Cesc Fàbregas’s side hosted Lazio and comfortably defeated the Roman team with a 2-0 scoreline. This victory marked Como’s seventh win in their last nine Serie A matches (1 draw, 1 loss). During this impressive run, the team managed to keep a clean sheet on five occasions. At the same time, this was only the second time in their last six league matches that Como scored more than one goal. With three points, Como is among the league leaders, trailing only Inter on goal difference.

Como: Key Away Statistics

• The team has remained undefeated in 5 of their last 7 away Serie A matches (4 wins, 1 draw).
• Exactly 2 or 3 goals were scored in 8 of the club’s last 10 away league fixtures.
• Como has found the net in their last seven away Serie A matches.

Como: Probable Lineup (4-5-1)*

Jean Botué – Mërgim Vojvoda, Marc-Oliver Kempf, Ignace Van der Brempt, Alex Valle – Jesús Rodríguez, Lucas Da Cunha, Máximo Perrone, Nico Paz, Jacobo Ramón – Anastasios Douvikas.

Como: Injury Report

Forward Nicolas-Gerrit Kühn will not play due to injury.

Match Official Details

Referee Profile: Daniele Doveri

Daniele Doveri (Italy)

Referee Statistics

Matches officiated – 18 (Serie A, 2024/25);

Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 43;

Average yellow cards per match – 2.4;

Red cards shown – 1;

Average fouls per match – 24;

Penalties awarded – 22%.

Bologna vs Como Match Prediction

Bologna’s Offensive Prowess at Home

At home, Vincenzo Italiano’s side performed confidently last season. Bologna was particularly potent in attack, failing to score in only one of their 19 home matches in the previous Serie A campaign. Furthermore, in terms of goals scored at home last season (33), the club was only outscored by Inter, Roma, and Atalanta. However, Bologna has failed to keep a clean sheet in 9 of their last 12 Serie A encounters.

Como’s Attacking Approach Away From Home

Como generally favors an attacking style of play and regularly scores even on the road. In their last seven away league fixtures, Cesc Fàbregas’s team never left the field without scoring, and on three occasions during this period, they breached the opponents’ defense at least twice. However, their defense isn’t always reliable, with Como conceding goals in 16 of their 19 away matches last Serie A season.

Final Betting Tip: Both Teams to Score

I anticipate an active offensive display from both teams and expect goals from both sides. My prediction: “Both Teams to Score – Yes”.

* The starting lineup listed for each team refers to their previous match in this tournament.