Bologna vs Cremonese Prediction
📢 What can we expect from the clash between Bologna and Cremonese at the Renato Dall'Ara, which will wrap up the 13th round of Serie A? The teams enter this matchup in contrasting form: Bologna have been nearly flawless this season, remaining unbeaten in their last twelve matches, while Cremonese are stuck in a string of defeats. However, these are precisely the type of matches that can be tricky-Bologna must not underestimate their opponents, who are capable of springing an unpleasant surprise if given too much leeway.
Head-to-Head
📊 Since 2007, Bologna and Cremonese have faced each other only twice, both encounters taking place in the 2022/23 season when the "Gray and Reds" briefly ascended to Serie A. In the first round, Cremonese pulled off a surprise by securing a 1-1 draw away, but in the second round at home, they couldn't withstand the pressure and suffered a heavy 1-5 defeat to Bologna.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Bologna Team Overview
🔴 Bologna are one of the few Serie A teams leaving a strong impression with their early season performances. Vincenzo Italiano's squad have shown remarkable consistency, going 12 matches unbeaten across all competitions. Their recent games have been nothing short of perfect. In the last league round, the Rossoblu dismantled a solid Udinese side 3-0 away, dominating in every department. On November 27, Bologna celebrated in style in the Europa League, thrashing Salzburg 4-1. The scoreline flatters the Austrians, as the Italian club had 30 shots with 14 on target, suggesting they could have scored even more.
🔵 The league standings are equally promising: heading into the 13th round, Bologna sit fifth with 24 points, just three behind leaders Roma. If the Rossoblu can maintain this pace through at least mid-season, they could be considered genuine contenders in the title race.
Match Results: Bologna
Cremonese Team Overview
⚪ Cremonese are struggling lately. After losing just once in their first nine games, they now face another match on the back of a troubling three-game losing streak. In their last outing, Davide Nicola's side were powerless at home against league leaders Roma (1-3). By the 69th minute, the scoreboard read a disheartening 0-3, and it was only Roma shifting to cruise control that spared the hosts from a complete rout, allowing them to score a consolation goal in stoppage time. Interestingly, until this encounter, Roma hadn't scored more than two goals in a game this season, highlighting just how out of sorts Cremonese appeared.
🔴 This poor stretch has understandably impacted Cremonese's standing in the league. Once comfortably positioned in the top half of the table, they have slipped to 11th place, losing the cushion they built in September and October. However, there's no need to panic just yet: the gap from the relegation zone remains significant, and if they can start picking up points again, confidence should follow suit.
Match Results: Cremonese
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Bologna
📣 Bologna head coach Vincenzo Italiano, following their emphatic 4-1 victory over Salzburg in the Europa League, praised his players for their quality performance: "When we were up 3-1, the guys lost a bit of focus and allowed the opponent to create a couple of chances, but otherwise, everything went as planned... We played an excellent match against a strong opponent. It was crucial not to let them break through the center, which wasn't easy. Considering the chances we created, we probably could have scored even more." Italiano added that such a risky style is justified if the team plays cohesively and confidently: "With this style of play, there's always the risk of conceding a lot, but if you do everything right, you can score even more."
🚫 Bologna might be without four players for their upcoming match. First-choice goalkeeper Lukasz Skorupski is still recovering from a hip injury and won't return before the end of December. Remo Freuler is sidelined until early January due to a shoulder injury. The participation of Nicolo Cambiaghi and Ciro Immobile is also in doubt as they recover from calf and hamstring injuries, respectively.
Cremonese
📣 Cremonese head coach Davide Nicola, following the 3-1 defeat to Roma, emphasized the importance of maintaining belief until the end and praised his team for their character: "I'm pleased with the late goal. It's crucial to keep attacking even when it's mentally tough... The guys displayed the right attitude against a strong opponent. In the first half, we deserved to be ahead - the match would have unfolded differently." Nicola acknowledged that the opponent's quality was decisive: "Roma won because of their quality, but Cremonese showed character. At times, we weren't aggressive enough, and in such matches, finishing is what decides the outcome."
🚫 Cremonese also face their own personnel issues. Mikail Fayé is expected to be back by early December after a thigh injury. Alessio Zerbin (illness), Michele Collocolo, and Faris Mumbanya (muscle injuries) remain doubtful.
⚽️ Goal Prediction
While Bologna prefer to play a counter-attacking style, focusing on a solid defense and quick breaks, they have no issues creating and converting chances. Ahead of Serie A's 13th round, the "Rossoblu" ranked second in goals scored (21), trailing only Inter (26). In a recent Europa League match, Vincenzo Italiano's side showcased their attacking prowess, netting four goals against a tough opponent in Salzburg, despite having just 52% possession. Given Cremonese's noticeable dip in form, betting on Bologna to score over 1.5 goals seems like a logical choice.
🚩 Corner Prediction
Cremonese aren't known for earning many set pieces. They rank last in Serie A for corners, averaging just 2.9 per match. Against stronger opponents, the "Grigiorossi" particularly struggle to reach the opposition's penalty area. Under these circumstances, betting on Cremonese to have under 3.5 corners appears to be the most justified option.
Editorial Prediction
According to bookmakers, Bologna are the clear favorites for the upcoming match, and our editorial team fully agrees with this assessment. If this game had taken place even a month ago, discussing a potential upset might have been warranted, but not now. Vincenzo Italiano's side are playing high-quality football, winning their last three matches with an aggregate score of 9-1. Moreover, Bologna are nearly flawless at home, securing 13 out of a possible 15 points in the league-a top-tier performance. Cremonese, on the other hand, have struggled, losing to Juventus (1-2) and Roma (1-3) even with home advantage, making it incredibly difficult to break their losing streak on the road. Our main bet is a Bologna victory. We anticipate a 2-0 scoreline on the board.
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Betting Tips: Bologna - Cremonese
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