May 2, 2012 7:45 PM BST
Stadio Angelo Massimino — Catania
Team News
Catania
Almiron should be fit and play in midfield against Bologna. Montella is thinking about giving a chance to Catellani from the start, as Barrientos and Llama will both be unavailable. Izco is in competition with Seymour to complete the midfield with Lodi and Almiron.
Probable lineups : Carrizo, Marchese, Spolli, Legrottaglie, Motta, Almiron, Lodi, Izco, Catellani, Bergessio, Gomez. (4-3-3).
Pioli could apply some rotation and field Sorensen in the three-man defence in Raggi's place. Morleo and Crespo are fighting to get a place in the starting XI, but Garics and Rubin are favoured to patrol the flanks. As Perez is still unavailable, Taider should play in midfield once again.
Probable lineups : Agliardi, Sorensen, Portanova, Antonsson, Garics, Taider, Mudingayi, Rubin, Diamanti, Ramirez, Vaio. (3-4-1-2).
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Probable Lineups Statistical
Comparision
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(44) 34
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Goals
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28 (37)
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(24) 14
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Assists
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16 (25)
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(0.9) 1.3
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Shots pg
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1 (0.8)
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(49%) 48%
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Aerial Duel
Success
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46% (47%)
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(0.6) 0.6
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Dribbles pg
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0.7 (0.9)
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(1.7) 1.6
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Tackles pg
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1.7 (1.9)
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Match Facts
There have been under 2.5 goals scored in 16 of Bologna's last 20 away games in Serie A.
Catania have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 5 matches against Bologna in all competitions.
Catania are undefeated in 9 of their last 10 home matches in Serie A.
Bologna have drawn their last 3 away matches in Serie A.
Head to Head
| Italy - Serie A (ITA1) | Jan 8, 2012 | Bologna 2 - Catania 0 | |
| Italy - Serie A (ITA1) | Feb 6, 2011 | Bologna 1 - Catania 0 | |
| Italy - Serie A (ITA1) | Sep 26, 2010 | Catania 1 - Bologna 1 | |
| Italy - Serie A (ITA1) | May 9, 2010 | Bologna 1 - Catania 1 | |
| Italy - Serie A (ITA1) | Jan 6, 2010 | Catania 1 - Bologna 0 |
Prediction
Catania have given up any chance of winning a European spot and they are just looking for a decent end to the season.
Bologna also achieved safety early on and coach Pioli may give a chance to players who have played less often than they would have liked this season.
With both teams already safe and too far from the top to fight for anything, Catania and Bologna may play out an entertaining game with goal scoring chances for both sides due to the lack of pressure (and potential consequent loss of concentration) on the players. The weather could be an element, but as hot temperatures are not expected, the risk of this being a slow game should be low.
Catania 2 - 2 Bologna
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