Genoa vs Bologna Prediction 19.10.2024

• Competition: Italy - Serie A
• Date: Saturday, 19th, October 2024
• Kickoff: 14:00 UK/15.00 CEST
• Venue: Stadio Luigi Ferraris (Genoa)

Stadio Luigi Ferraris will host a clash between two struggling sides as Genoa welcomes Bologna for their Serie A matchday eight encounter this Saturday.

During their return campaign last season, Genoa impressed with a string of solid displays, which eventually saw them clinch a stress-free finish in 11th position. To the disappointment of Gilardino's team, the beginning of the season in Italy's elite league has been anything but smooth, with the Ligurian side collecting a paltry five points from their first seven games, leaving them in the relegating 18th position, and early signs suggest this season could bring much more torture than was the case last term.

As for Bologna, they were absolutely the surprise package of the previous competition year by finishing fifth and thereby ending a 60-year long wait to return to Europe's most elite club competition. However, the summer departures of key players, including the mastermind behind last season's success Thiago Motta, have caused a noticeable dip in Rossoblu's quality, which is clearly reflected in their record of just one win from their opening six Serie A matches. With eight points from seven rounds, the Emilia-Romagna club are only three points behind their Saturday rival Genoa.

Genoa vs Bologna Betting Tips : AH2 (0)

It’s undeniable that both teams are struggling near the bottom of the Serie A table in these opening weeks, but in what could be a tightly contested showdown, we see Bologna edging closer to victory than their Saturday opponent. It’s clear that the Rossoblu are still struggling to find their true rhythm under the guidance of Vincenzo Italiano, but they have proven to be a tough side to break down, as evidenced by just a single loss in their first seven Serie A outings. 

With an incredibly tough trip to Villa Park awaiting them in round three of the UEFA Champions League in four days, the Emilia-Romagna side will look to build confidence, and it seems like they have a great chance to secure only their second league win of the season. Although Genoa managed to frustrate Italian giants Inter and Roma to draws, they now seem powerless to produce anything positive, as their recent form paints a bleak picture, losing four competitive matches on the bounce and conceding 11 goals in the process. Last time out, Genoa were torn apart by Atalanta in a crushing 1-5 defeat, which surely dealt another blow to their already fragile confidence, and we hope that Bologna can capitalize on their opponent's struggles and take home some valuable points on Saturday.