Bologna vs Napoli Predictions and Betting Tips
Napoli would be looking to keep up with the Milan clubs in the race for the Scudetto as they travel to the Renato Dall'Ara to take on Bologna. Read on for our expert tips and predictions.
Napoli's 3-0 win in the reverse match back in October would be their third consecutive victory against Bologna. Would they make it four straight victories against their opponents ?
Napoli losing ground on Serie A pacesetters
Bologna have enjoyed good times this campaign with the side looking like the one which could push for a place in Europe. However, a return of two wins and four losses since the start of December has seen them descend to 13th position. Sinisa Mihajlovic's troops didn't start off the new year how they would've liked, finishing second when they faced Cagliari last Tuesday and given their poor form against the Naples-based outfit, they could well be staring at their 10th loss in the Serie A this season.
Napoli's fall from grace was, once again, on show when they took on Fiorentina in the Coppa Italia last Thursday. Luciano Spaletti's troops did show some heart and courage as they took the game to extra time with a man less but further cautions meant they would finish the game with nine men, thus, swinging the momentum in favour of Fiorentina who did come out 5-2 winners. Domestically, we saw them manage their first win in three in Serie A with a narrow 1-0 win against Sampdoria which put them within seven of Inter who lead the way at the summit of the standings and five of Milan who occupy second place. How would they fare in the coming weeks as they look to close the gap on the Milan clubs ?
Bologna vs Milan Team News
Bologna possible starting XI:
Skorupski; Bonifazi, Binks, Theate; Silvestri, Soriano, Dominguez, Svanberg, Hickey; Orsolini, Arnautovic
Napoli possible starting XI:
Meret; Di Lorenzo, Rrahmani, Jesus, Rui; Demme, Lobotka; Politano, Mertens, Elmas; Petagna
Bologna vs Napoli Prediction: 0-1
Napoli come into the game expected to take this game by the scruff of the neck as they look to put some pressure on the league leaders. Bologna haven't had the best run in a recent game and although the same could be said for Napoli, they haven't had any issues dealing with Bologna in recent seasons and we expected a similar outcome this Monday.
