Napoli vs Bologna prediction and betting tips on August 25, 2024
Serie A Italy
In the 2nd round of Italy's Serie A on August 25, 2024, Napoli will face Bologna. This will be Conte's first home game in the league at his new club, and he will be demanding nothing short of a victory. However, the visitors are not to be underestimated, as they are preparing for their debut in the Champions League and will aim to surprise at the "San Paolo."
Napoli vs Bologna: Key Statistics and Trends
- Napoli has failed to win in their last three matches.
- Bologna has lost only one match out of their last fifteen.
- The most common scoreline between these clubs is 2-1 in favor of Bologna (five times).
- Napoli has failed to score in their last three matches.
- Napoli wins the first half in 30% of their matches, while Bologna wins in 34% of their matches.
Our Prediction for Napoli vs Bologna
The "Partenopei" started to decline even before they secured the "Scudetto," and a drop to 10th place for the reigning champions came as a shock! Conversely, the "Rossoblù" made a significant leap, becoming the surprise of the season and securing fifth place, which in 2023/2024 was enough to qualify for the Champions League.
In the main European competition, the "Rossoblù" will be without the mastermind of their success, Thiago Motta, who was lured away by Juventus. The loans of Saelemaekers, Freuler, and Kristiansen have ended, and they made good money from selling Calafiori and Zirkzee. The new coach, Italiano, has brought in Holm, Cambiaghi, Dalling, and Erlić—but have they actually become stronger? Meanwhile, Antonio Conte has arrived in Naples. The defense has been bolstered with Rafa Marín and Buongiorno, and young Iaccarino will try to lure Zieliński. But it remains uncertain whether Osimhen will stay.
The "Partenopei" nearly stumbled in their first official match under Conte—only knocking out Modena in the cup after a penalty shootout following a goalless draw. In the league, they were thrashed on Verona’s field, conceding three times after the break. The "Rossoblù" started with Udinese, and after opening the scoring with a penalty after the break, they allowed their opponent to equalize.
Napoli vs Bologna: Potential Starting Lineups
Napoli (probable lineup): Meret – Jesus, Rrahmani, Di Lorenzo – Spinazzola, Kvaratskhelia, Politano, Lobotka, Zambo-Anguissa, Mazzocchi – Simeone
Bologna (probable lineup): Skorupski – Lykogiannis, Beukema, Erlić, Posch – Moro, Freuler, Ndoye, Fabbian, Orsolini – Castro
Head to Head matches: Napoli vs Bologna
The "Partenopei" went unbeaten in eight consecutive matches. However, in May, they lost at home to the "Rossoblù."
Free prediction today for the match: Napoli vs Bologna
The odds suggest a home win, but Napoli has been silent in attack, and the visitors have not been impressive either. We anticipate a "total under 2.5 goals" (odds – 1.85).
