Salernitana - Bologna

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75'		1 - 2	Goal	S. Nwankwo	A. Candreva (Assist)
20'		0 - 2	Goal	J. Zirkzee
9'		0 - 1	Goal	J. Zirkzee

90'		F. Fazio
89'		G. Kastanos	Roughing
85'		K. Urbański	Delay of game
54'		N. Gyömbér	Foul
48'		D. Bradarić	Roughing
44'		J. Zirkzee	Unsportsmanlike conduct
42'		B. Dia	Roughing
39'		P. Mazzocchi	Foul
36'		L. Tchaouna	Roughing
26'		L. Coulibaly	Tripping

81'			In:	A. Candreva	Out:	G. Kastanos
81'			In:	N. Moro	Out:	M. Aebischer
77'			In:	D. Ndoye	Out:	K. Urbański
77'			In:	J. Zirkzee	Out:	S. van Hooijdonk
64'			In:	C. Ikwuemesi	Out:	S. Nwankwo
64'			In:	M. Łęgowski	Out:	G. Maggiore
46'			In:	P. Mazzocchi	Out:	F. Daniliuc
35'			In:	M. Lovato	Out:	L. Tchaouna

Salernitana - Bologna Predictions

Prediction: Draw or Bologna

Best odds: 1.34

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As the anticipation builds for the upcoming Serie A clash on a cool December Sunday at Stadio Arechi, all eyes are on the relegation-threatened Salernitana and the Europa Conference League hopefuls, Bologna. With the predictions shrouded in uncertainty, fans and pundits alike are eager to see which team will tip the scales in their favor.

Key Players

Salernitana, despite their precarious position at the rock bottom of the league, boast a few talents that could spark a surprise. Boulaye Dia, their forward, has shown glimpses of brilliance with a rating of 6.71, netting 3 goals this season. His ability to find the back of the net will be crucial for the home side. Alongside him, Jovane Eduardo Borges Cabral, with a higher rating of 7.14, has been a creative force, taking 20 shots and making 10 key passes, although he has only converted once. The midfield maestro, Antonio Candreva, has been instrumental with a rating of 7.27, contributing 2 goals and an assist so far.

Bologna, on the other hand, will rely on their defensive stalwart, Lorenzo De Silvestri, whose presence has been solid with a rating of 6.84 and one goal to his name. The attacking prowess will likely come from Riccardo Orsolini, who boasts a rating of 6.97 and has found the net 4 times this season. Not to be outdone, Joshua Orobosa Zirkzee, with a rating of 7.12, has also tallied 4 goals and provided 2 assists, proving to be a crucial player in their attacking lineup.

Recent Form

Salernitana's form has been less than inspiring, with a string of losses and draws leaving them with a mere 5 points from 12 games. Their recent run of "DLLDL" showcases a team struggling to find its footing in Italy's top flight. Bologna, in contrast, have been in impressive form, with a sequence of "WDWDW" from their last five matches, positioning them comfortably at 6th in the standings with 18 points.

Head-to-Head History

Looking at the head-to-head encounters, the two teams seem evenly matched. Their most recent duel on March 18, 2023, ended in a 2-2 draw, suggesting a closely fought contest. Rewinding a bit further to September 1, 2022, the teams once again shared the spoils with a 1-1 tie. This pattern of draws might hint at another tight match on the horizon.

Prediction

As the match approaches, the prediction for this encounter hangs in the balance. Salernitana desperately needs a win to climb out of the relegation zone, while Bologna could use the three points to solidify their position in the upper half of the table. With both teams showing contrasting forms, the game could swing in either direction.

The key battle will likely be between Salernitana's attack, led by Boulaye Dia and Antonio Candreva, and Bologna's defense, anchored by Lorenzo De Silvestri. However, Bologna's attacking threats, Riccardo Orsolini and Joshua Orobosa Zirkzee, might just tip the scales in favor of the visitors.

Considering the recent form and the head-to-head record, the prediction leans towards a draw, but with Bologna's current momentum, they could edge out a victory. The match is likely to be a close one, with both teams fighting for every ball and chance. However, the final verdict suggests a narrow win for Bologna, possibly by a single goal margin, as they look to continue their push for European qualification.

Prediction probabilities

Strength

33%

67%

Attacking Potential

40%

60%

Defensive Potential

31%

69%

Poisson Distribution

29%

71%

Stregth H2H

33%

67%

Goals H2H

46%

54%

Wins the game

35%

65%

Salernitana - Bologna Head to Head

01/04	Bologna	3 - 0	Salernitana
10/12	Salernitana	1 - 2	Bologna
18/03	Salernitana	2 - 2	Bologna
01/09	Bologna	1 - 1	Salernitana

Serie A standings

Rank	Team	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
1	Inter	30	25	4	1	73	14	59	79
2	AC Milan	31	21	5	5	60	34	26	68
3	Juventus	30	17	8	5	44	24	20	59
4	Bologna	31	16	10	5	45	25	20	58
5	AS Roma	31	16	7	8	56	35	21	55
6	Atalanta	29	15	5	9	54	32	22	50
7	Napoli	31	13	9	9	48	38	10	48
8	Lazio	31	14	4	13	37	34	3	46
9	Torino	31	11	11	9	31	29	2	44
10	Fiorentina	29	12	7	10	42	34	8	43
11	Monza	31	11	9	11	34	41	-7	42
12	Genoa	30	8	11	11	32	37	-5	35
13	Lecce	31	6	11	14	26	48	-22	29
14	Udinese	30	4	16	10	29	45	-16	28
15	Empoli	31	7	7	17	25	47	-22	28
16	Verona	30	6	9	15	27	40	-13	27
17	Cagliari	30	6	9	15	30	51	-21	27
18	Frosinone	31	6	8	17	38	61	-23	26
19	Sassuolo	31	6	7	18	36	59	-23	25
20	Salernitana	31	2	9	20	25	64	-39	15