Bologna vs Monza Prediction & Betting Tips (18 January)

Nice surprise from the previous year, Bologna continues to look good despite the departure of its coach Thiago Motta last summer. The Rossoblu now occupy 7th place in Serie A with 2 games less and 7 points behind 4th. At the end of December, they ended a good series of 4 games without a loss, 3 wins and 1 draw, by being surprised at home by Hellas Verona 2-3. For their return to the field, Vincenzo Italiano's men failed to restart the machine last weekend. Despite the support of their fans, they shared the points with Roma following a penalty conceded after added time 2-2. Only 33rd in the Champions League, Bologna is almost eliminated.

Not expected to be in such difficulty this season, Monza is quite simply last in Serie A and concedes 6 units of expenditure on the first non-relegation team. The poor results led to the dismissal of coach Alessandro Nesta at the end of December. Under the orders of Salvatore Bocchetti, Daniel Maldini's teammates started with losses against Parma 2-1 and Cagliari 1-2. On the other hand, they regained a little confidence last Monday by taking over Fiorentina 2-1. This result ended a terrible run of 11 games without winning in the league, 3 draws and 8 defeats.

Bologna still cannot count on important playmaker Aebischer, winger Cambiaghi and long-term missing midfielder El Azzouzi, who are injured. On the other hand, starting defender Lucumi is back from suspension. Little in sight since his arrival at the club, former Toulouse Dallinga (2 goals in SA) has found the net twice in the last 3 days. He is in competition with Castro (4 goals and 4 assists in SA) to start up front. Wingers Orsolini (6 goals in SA) and Ndoye (3 goals and 2 assists in SA) are available. The Swede Karlsson was loaned to Lecce this winter.

As for Monza, the important midfielders Pessina and Gagliardini, the striker Dany Mota (4 goals in SA), the n°2 goalkeeper Cragno and the potentially starting defenders Caldirola and Kyriakopoulos, all on the flank. On the other hand, experienced defender D'Ambrosio is no longer suspended. The attackers Ciurria and Maldini (2 goals in SA) both scored in the victory against Fiorentina. Note the return on loan at the beginning of January of Akpa-Akpro, already on loan from Lazio last season.

• Summary: Bologna is going head to head with Monza starting on 18 Jan 2025 at 14:00 UTC at Renato Dall'Ara stadium, Bologna city, Italy. The match is a part of the Serie A .
• Bologna Feedinco Rating: 6.88
• Monza Feedinco Rating: 7.9