Liverpool vs Bologna prediction and betting tips on October 2, 2024
Game Prediction
In the second round of the Champions League group stage on October 2, 2024, Liverpool will host Bologna. The Italian side will need to come up with a plan to avoid defeat at Anfield.
Liverpool vs Bologna: Key statistics and trends
- Liverpool have won six of their last seven matches.
- Bologna have won just one match in their last ten games.
- Liverpool win the first half in 53% of their matches, while Bologna win in 30% of theirs.
Our prediction for the match Liverpool vs Bologna
Last season, Liverpool secured the League Cup trophy and finished third in the Premier League. This was Jürgen Klopp's final achievement at Anfield, as he had publicly announced months earlier that he would step down. On the other hand, Bologna surprised everyone by collecting enough points in Serie A to earn a debut spot in the Champions League. However, their successful coach, Thiago Motta, left to join Juventus.
Vincenzo Italiano took over the "Rossoblu," but he couldn't hold onto key players like Joshua Zirkzee and Riccardo Calafiori, who departed for other Italian clubs. As a result, Bologna's form has dipped, with their first league victory coming only in the fifth round of Serie A. Meanwhile, Liverpool's new manager, Arne Slot, took over a squad with very few changes—Federico Chiesa was the only major signing—and started strong, including a dominant win over Manchester United. However, their 0-1 home loss to Nottingham Forest showed that the "Reds" are not flawless.
Liverpool conceded an early goal in their match against another English club, Milan, but they responded with a convincing 3-1 comeback victory. Bologna, on the other hand, conceded a penalty in their opener, but Łukasz Skorupski saved Sudakov's shot. Despite later controlling the game, Bologna couldn't find a way past Riznyk.
Liverpool vs Bologna: Possible starting lineups
Liverpool (possible lineup): Alisson – Tsimikas, Van Dijk, Konaté, Alexander-Arnold – Mac Allister, Gravenberch, Szoboszlai, Gakpo, Salah – Diogo Jota.
Bologna (possible lineup): Skorupski – Lykogiannis, Lucumí, Beukema, Posch – Moro, Freuler, Fabbian – Ndoye, Castro, Orsolini.
Head to Head matches: Liverpool vs Bologna
In 2021, the teams met in a friendly, with the English side emerging victorious.
Free prediction today for the match Liverpool vs Bologna
Liverpool are clearly the stronger and more experienced team. We expect them to win with a handicap of "-2.0 goals" (odds – 1.97).