Fiorentina v Bologna

Fiorentina vs Bologna Preview

Fiorentina suffered a 1-0 defeat at home to Juventus last weekend in the Italian top flight but the hosts have another opportunity to set the record straight on home soil at their Stadio Artemio Franchi this Sunday afternoon when they play host to surprise package, Bologna, as the visitors occupy sixth place in the Serie A table having lost just once so far in this season's campaign and bring a solid looking 10-match unbeaten sequence into this encounter.

Fiorentina manager, Vincenzo Italiano, can only wish for such a run in the domestic top flight after seeing his side crumble to three league defeats on the trot which includes previous losses to Empoli 1-0 and Lazio 1-0, leaving his side in eighth place but still only one point adrift of their sixth placed visitors, Bologna.

The hosts had made a positive start to this season's Serie A campaign as they had been dealt just the one defeat in their opening eight league matches of this new term, suffering a heavy 4-0 defeat away from home at AC Milan but also picking up five wins during this period as well.

Two home defeats on the trot though suggest it may be best to opt for the goals market in this Sunday's clash.

Onto Bologna and as mentioned, the visitors currently occupy sixth place in the Serie A table having put together an unbeaten run of 10 games which includes victories over Cagliari, Empoli, Frosinone and most impressive of all, a 1-0 home win against Lazio.

However, this stubborn looking sequence of results also include no fewer than six draws as well and this sort of form and manner of result could throw a spanner in the works in terms of playing the straight win markets for this upcoming fixture.

It's also worth noting that five of Bologna's six stalemates have been recorded on their travels so far this season and indeed, Bologna have yet to pick up an away win so far this term, drawing all five of their away games.

In addition, seven of Bologna's 11 matches played to date in this season's Serie A campaign have resulted in Under 2.5 goals being scored, while four of Bologna's five away games this season have also produced two goals or less.

Fiorentina v Bologna Verdict

Honours have been even between Fiorentina and Bologna in previous recent exchanges as both sides have collected two wins apiece in the last four meetings and another tight encounter is expected to unfold at the Stadio Artemio Franchi here on Sunday afternoon as both teams look to further their claims for a possible top six finish.

Fiorentina will be desperate to avoid defeat here while Bologna possess a fairly solid defensive unit so this fixture could be perfect to back Under 2.5 goals.

Therefore, our main bet will be Under 2.5 goals @ 1.80

Other side bets worth considering:

Bologna win @ 3.80

Correct Score: Lazio 2-0 @ 11.00