April 29, 2012 11:30 AM BST
Stadio Renato Dall'Ara — Bologna
Team News
Bologna
Rubin and Morleo are in competition to patrol the left flank. Perez is injured, and Pioli is thinking about using Taider as his replacement in the middle of the field. Also, Ramirez should miss this match so the coach is going to switch to a 3-4-1-2 with Acquafresca partnering Di Vaio.
Probable lineups : Agliardi, Atonsson, Portanova, Raggi, Rubin, Mudingayi, Taider, Garics, Diamanti, Vaio, Aquacfresca. (3-4-1-2).
Genoa
Jankovic is the only unavailable player for De Canio, who has plenty of options. The coach should field a very defensive 4-5-1 with Palacio as lone striker, and Gilardino sitting on the bench at kick-off. Veloso and Belluschi could be in contention for a place in the midfield.
Probable lineups : Frey, Mesto, Granqvist, Kaladze, Moretti, Rossi, Kucka, Biondini, Belluschi, Sculli, Palacio. (4-5-1).
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Probable Lineups Statistical
Comparision
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(34) 23
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Goals
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29 (43)
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(23) 10
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Assists
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14 (32)
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(0.8) 1
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Shots pg
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0.9 (0.9)
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(47%) (45%)
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Aerial Duel
Success
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49% (48%)
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(0.6) 0.7
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Dribbles pg
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0.6 (0.6)
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(1.8) 1.7
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Tackles pg
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1.8 (2.3)
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Match Facts
There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Bologna's last 4 games in Serie A.
Genoa have lost 8 of their last 10 away matches in Serie A.
Head to Head
| Italy - Serie A (ITA1) | Dec 18, 2011 | Genoa 2 - Bologna 1 | |
| Italy - Serie A (ITA1) | Mar 20, 2011 | Bologna 1 - Genoa 1 | |
| Italy - Serie A (ITA1) | Nov 10, 2010 | Genoa 1 - Bologna 0 | |
| Italy - Serie A (ITA1) | Feb 28, 2010 | Genoa 3 - Bologna 4 | |
| Italy - Serie A (ITA1) | Oct 4, 2009 | Bologna 1 - Genoa 3 |
Prediction
Bologna are without a defeat in their last 4 matches, and they managed to get away from the relegation zone. However, as the next fixtures don't look comfortable for the team, the hosts could push to win this match and ensure their survival.
Genoa survived a tough fixture in San Siro without dropping into the relegation zone thanks to Lecce's home defeat. De Canio has to work out a solution for his team, as Lecce have another home match, which is more favourable than the previous one.
This match could easily turn into a battle: De Canio will try to overload the midfield to stop Bologna building offensive plays, and hope for a sudden counter-attack through Sculli and Palacio. Bologna have less pressure on them, but some injuries that may affect the team's performance. In the end the hosts may settle with a point, so that Genoa will be forced to attack in the second half.
Bologna 1 - 1 Genoa
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