Bologna vs Udinese Prediction & Betting Tips (18 August)

Accustomed to vegetating in the middle of the rankings in recent times, Bologna surprised all observers during the previous exercise. Under the leadership of master tactician Thiago Molla, the Rossublu took 5th place in Serie A with 5 points ahead of 6th. They therefore won their ticket to the Champions League, which constitutes a resounding achievement for this club. We must now confirm but the task does not look easy. In addition to the sequence of C1 and championship upcoming matches, Bologna must reinvent itself since its architect Thiago Motta sat on the Juventus bench during the off-season.

Udinese has been flirting with the red zone for several years and did not go far from the ax last season. Indeed, the Friulans managed to raise their level of play at the best of times, as evidenced by the absence of setbacks suffered during the last 5 days. They finally finished in 15th place in Serie A with 2 small points ahead of the first relegated team. Udinese hopes to be less frightened in this 2024/2025 exercise and, why, try this time to protect themselves from a descent before the final day.

Bologna was forced to let go of their striker Zirkzee (11 goals and 4 assists in SA last year) who responded favorably to the sirens of Manchester United. On the other hand, loaned to the club last season, striker Odgaard (AZ Alkmaar) and midfielder Freuler (Nottingham Forest) have permanently signed. Furthermore, the left side Miranda (Betis), the right piston Holm (Spezia) and the striker Cambiaghi (Atalanta) came to strengthen the team. The Swiss internationals Ndoye and Aebischer play a major role in this formation where we also find the important playmaker Ferguson who was injured at the end of last season and the influential winger Orsolini. In the defensive sector, the interesting Calafiori, Lucumi and Beukema take their place but the first mentioned, very coveted, should leave the club. Author of a good 2023/2024 exercise, striker Lucca (8 goals and 4 assists in SA) was definitively hired by Udinese after his loan from Pisa.

In addition, the promising Chilean striker Pizarro (19 years old, Colo Colo) also signed. In the opposite direction, we should point out the departures of important midfielders Roberto Pereyra (AEK Athens) and Walace (Cruzeiro). The very interesting Serbian attacking midfielder Samardzic (6 goals in SA last year) is still at the club despite the desires. Former French international Thauvin (5 goals and 3 assists in SA last year) is also there.