Genoa vs Bologna Prediction 25 January 2026
📢 How will the clash between Genoa and Bologna unfold in Serie A's Matchday 22? The "Rossoblù" boast a stronger lineup on paper, yet they are going through a rough patch with wins hard to come by. Meanwhile, the "Grifone," despite hovering near the relegation zone, are unbeaten in four consecutive matches and certainly won't relinquish points at the Luigi Ferraris without a fight.
Head-to-Head
📊 The head-to-head history between Genoa and Bologna over recent years includes 33 matches, and the rivalry is quite balanced: the home side have claimed 12 victories, while the visitors have secured 11 wins, with another 10 encounters ending in draws. In the first round of the current season, Bologna edged out slightly stronger, clinching a 2-1 victory. The "Rossoblù" managed to come back from a 0-1 deficit and snatched the win in the 90+9th minute with a converted penalty.
Head-to-head statistics Genoa - Bologna
Genoa Team Overview
🔴 January has been nothing short of positive for Genoa. In 2026, the team has played four matches without suffering a single defeat-one win and three draws. This streak has significantly improved the "Grifoni's" standing in the league table: they've climbed to 16th place and extended their gap from the relegation zone to three points.
🔵 Last weekend, Genoa visited Parma, who are also in good form. The "Grifoni" matched their opponents and even posed more of a threat in attack (xG 1.18 compared to 0.60). Ultimately, the match ended in a 0-0 draw, a result that can be considered quite acceptable against a direct rival in the fight for survival.
Match Results: Genoa
Bologna Team Overview
🔴 Unlike Genoa, Bologna have had little to celebrate recently. In their last eight matches across all competitions, the team have managed just one win, narrowly defeating Verona (3-2) away, a side sitting at the bottom of the table. The "Rossoblù" have slipped to eighth place in the standings, with a 12-point gap now separating them from the coveted top four.
🔵 Bologna's last two matches have particularly disappointed their fans. Last weekend, they suffered a home defeat to Fiorentina (1-2), after a completely lackluster first half. On January 22 in the Europa League, Bologna couldn't secure a win against Celtic (2-2) at home, even under highly favorable circumstances. The Scots were reduced to ten men midway through the first half, yet the hosts found themselves trailing 0-2 at halftime. Although Bologna managed to level the score in the second half, this result is hard to consider satisfactory for a team that were initially seen as clear favorites.
Match Results: Bologna
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Genoa
📣 Genoa's head coach Daniele De Rossi reflected on the match against Parma (0-0), highlighting a strong first half: "The match should be evaluated as a whole. In the first half, we played very well and deserved to take the lead, but their goalkeeper was outstanding. In the second half, we weren't as aggressive and didn't control the ball as calmly, though we might have won in the end. That's football: Parma are a strong team with standout individuals capable of causing serious problems for opponents."
🚫 The hosts approach the match with some minor squad issues. Benjamin Siegrist is still recovering from a finger fracture and is expected to return to action by early February, while Caleb Ekuban is also not ready yet. Leo Østigård will miss the game due to an accumulation of yellow cards. Additionally, Albert Grønbæk's readiness remains in question.
Bologna
📣 Bologna head coach Vincenzo Italiano expressed his frustration after the 2-2 draw against Celtic, highlighting the constant need to come from behind: "We can't keep putting ourselves in situations where we have to fight back due to our own mistakes. We started the match with a deficit, poorly defending a corner at 0-2, but essentially we dominated the game: 37 shots, 16 corners, numerous chances. We could have scored four or five more goals."
🚫 The visitors are also dealing with some squad issues. Juan Miranda is unavailable due to suspension. Federico Bernardeschi is still recovering from a collarbone injury and aims to return to the field by mid-February. John Lucumi hasn't yet reached peak fitness after his injury and might miss out as well.
⚽️ Goal Prediction
In recent years, head-to-head encounters between Genoa and Bologna have rarely been low-scoring affairs: the over 1.5 goals bet has hit in 9 of their last 10 Serie A clashes. This trend continues in Genoa’s own matches, with at least two goals scored in 13 of their last 15 fixtures. Therefore, we don't anticipate any exceptions in the upcoming showdown.
🚩 Corner Prediction
This season, Genoa haven't been frequent visitors to the corner flag, particularly of late: they have taken no more than three corners in 10 of their last 11 Serie A matches. A similar pattern emerges in their meetings with Bologna-over their last five matchups against this opponent, the "Griffins" have also failed to exceed four corners. Given this context, a bet on Genoa under 3.5 corners seems logical.
Editor's Prediction
According to bookmakers, Bologna are the favorites in the upcoming clash, but we strongly disagree with this assessment. Firstly, Genoa have been performing significantly better in recent matches compared to the "Rossoblù," who are struggling to earn points even against weaker opponents. Secondly, the "Grifone" are formidable at home, making it difficult for even top clubs to secure all three points there. Therefore, our pick is Genoa will not lose. We dare to predict that the hosts might even clinch a 2-1 victory.
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