Bologna vs Monza Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 31 October 2026

The first two months of the new season were a real ordeal for Bologna. They looked nothing like a side accustomed to competing at the top end of the table, dropping points regularly and at one stage finding themselves in the relegation zone. The crisis now appears to be behind them, though. Bologna are gradually picking up momentum and returning to their usual level, winning three of their last four matches. Interestingly, all three victories came away from home, where the team have looked noticeably more confident than at their own ground. That run has lifted them into mid-table with 11 points.

The win in the previous round was particularly impressive, with Bologna beating Milan - on their own ground - 4:2. The opening stages were mixed: Bologna scored first but then allowed Milan to take control, and went into half-time trailing 2:1. It looked as though Milan would hold on and see the game out, but the picture changed completely after the break. Bologna were transformed in the second half, playing with considerably more boldness and attacking intent: the visitors not only levelled but went on to score two more goals, completing a fine comeback victory.

Unlike Bologna, Monza have shown little sign of meaningful progress. After nine rounds, the Brianzoli have just seven points and are fighting to stay up, sitting only two points clear of the relegation zone. October has been particularly difficult: across four matches they have managed just one win and suffered three defeats. That said, it would be unfair to say they have been completely hopeless - consistency, though, has been beyond them.

In the previous round, Monza suffered another painful defeat, losing 4-1 at home to Napoli. Napoli themselves are going through a difficult spell and are far from their best, so the hosts had reason to believe they could get something from the game. And in the first half the Brianzoli did look reasonably competitive against the Italian runners-up: they held their own in the contest, created attacking opportunities and went into the break level at 1-1. After the interval, however, the picture changed completely. Napoli took full control, began creating chances regularly and left Monza with almost no room to attack. The hosts could not cope with that pressure, conceded three unanswered goals and ended up on the wrong end of a heavy defeat.