The offensive contribution of Riccardo Orsolini, who returned at the end of February after a long absence, is one of the things that Bologna had missed the most in the last month, and the prolific Rossoblù winger demonstrated this in the match against Cagliari (2-1), which was decided by his brace. Vincenzo Italiano’s team, on the whole, did well to turn around a match that had been going uphill in the first half, thus recording their third win in the last four matches and also riding the wave of the precious success achieved in the replay against Milan, who had capitulated a few days earlier at the “Dall’Ara” with the same result (and always after a comeback).
In this way the Emiliani have consolidated their sixth place in the league table, which at the end of the season could mean a place in the Europa League. Without forgetting that the Coppa Italia is still up for grabs, with the Felsini having the chance to reach a historic final by facing the not-so-irresistible Empoli in the penultimate round of the national competition. In short, Bologna, thanks to a tried and tested game, can treat itself to another ambitious season finale, even if there is room for improvement away from the “Dall’Ara”.
The Rossoblù struggle a bit away from home: their last away win in the league was in December and it’s normal that the match at the “Bentegodi” against Verona is a cause for concern, ironically the last team to punish Italiano’s men in front of their own fans. The Scaligeri are taking small steps towards safety but can’t relax yet, since the third-from-last team are only 4 points behind them. Three defeats in the last four games for Paolo Zanetti’s men, whose only goal in this period came in the narrow victory against Fiorentina (1-0).
Verona-Bologna: the latest news on the line-ups
Zanetti has to deal with a crowded infirmary and in addition to Harroui, Serdar and Mosquera, Bologna will also be without Dawidowicz and Faraoni. The Bologna coach should put his faith in Sarr up front, supported by Bernede and Suslov. The only choice is between Bradaric and Oyegoke on the left, while the defense will be made up of Ghilardi, Coppola and Valentini.
Bologna are without Freuler, who is suspended, and the injured Holm. Otherwise, all available to Italiano: in front, Dallinga threatens Castro, while Ferguson will take the Swiss’s place in midfield.
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The prediction
It wouldn’t be a mistake to put your faith in Bologna, who are very much on track for another European qualification, but the Rossoblù’s away record raises some doubts ahead of the trip to Verona. In short, it won’t be easy for Italiano’s men to take all three points at the “Bentegodi”, a stadium that, among other things, the Rossoblù haven’t won at since 2017. The total number of goals is likely to be less than three.
The probable line-ups for Verona-Bologna
VERONA (3-4-2-1): Montipò; Ghilardi, Coppola, Valentini; Tchatchoua, Duda, Niasse, Bradaric; Suslov, Bernede; Sarr.
BOLOGNA (4-2-3-1): Ravaglia; De Silvestri, Beukema, Casale, Miranda; Ferguson, Moro; Orsolini, Fabbian, Ndoye; Castro.