Bologna vs Udinese prediction 18.08.2024 | Serie A
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- Competition: Serie A
- Date: Sunday, 18th August, 2024
- Kickoff: 17:30 UK / 18:30 CEST
- Venue: Stadio Renato Dall'Ara (Bologna)
Bologna had an incredible last season, especially if we take into account they were mostly in the lower part of the league's table in the previous 15 seasons and even spent one season in Serie B during that time. Last season, they finished fifth and secured the Champions League, which will be their first European appearance since 2002, when they played in the Intertoto Cup! However, most people accredit their last season to Thiago Motta, who left, and it will be interesting to see whether they can surprise us once again and have another good season.
In the last decade, Udinese were constantly in the lower part of the league's table. Last year was one of their worst as they finished 15 with only 37 points - two away from the danger zone. In fact, they escaped the relegation by beating Frosinone in the last round of Serie A, eventually sending Frosinone to Serie B. The impression is that Udinese are too good to battle for relegation, but they are constantly fighting for survival. Right now, the bookies see Udinese as the seventh favorite for relegation, with the odds around four.
Bologna vs Udinese pick: Both teams to score
Last year, Bologna were excellent, especially at home, where they won 12 of 19 games while losing just twice! They managed to score at least once in 16 of those 19 rounds - 84%. So, we are conviced they will score against most teams in Serie A. Additionally, Bologna did great offensively in the pre-season, scoring 11 goals in four matches. Yes, most of those games were against poor teams, but it is still a good result.
Udinese already played one game in the Cup this season and won 4:0 against Avellino. They were pretty good offensively in the pre-season as well, scoring 15 goals in seven matches. So, we believe they are capable of scoring against Bologna.
In the previous h2h game, we saw a 1:1 draw. Additionally, both teams scored in seven of the previous nine h2h games. Considering all the above, we believe that both teams should score in this Serie A game.
Bologna vs Udinese Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Bologna
1 : 1
Udinese
Serie A
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Udinese
3 : 0
Bologna
Serie A
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Bologna
3 : 0
Udinese
Serie A
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Udinese
1 : 2
Bologna
Serie A
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Bologna
2 : 2
Udinese
Serie A
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Udinese
1 : 1
Bologna
Serie A
Bologna team news
The team went through some big changes over the Summer. Seven players left the club, including central defender Riccardo Calafiori and Joshua Zirkzee. Additionally, Marko Arnautovic signed for Inter, but he was already on loan there for most of the season. For those three, the club earned 95.5 million euros. But the biggest change is in the coach - Thiago Motta left, and Vincenzo Italiano took over the job.
However, the club spent only about half of that amount on the arrivals. Seven players arrived for 48.5 million euros, but arguably the best signing was Juan Miranada, who arrived on a free transfer.
According to credible sources, Lewis Ferguson, Michel Aebischer, Oussama El Azzouzi, and Kacper Urbanski are injured and unavailable for the upcoming game(s).
Last matches of Bologna
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Mallorca
5 : 6
Bologna
Club Friendlies 3
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Bologna
3 : 3
Asteras Tripolis
Club Friendlies 3
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Bologna
5 : 0
Caldiero Terme
Club Friendlies 3
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Genoa
2 : 0
Bologna
Serie A
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Bologna
3 : 3
Juventus
Serie A
Bologna lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Lukasz Skorupski
Defenders
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3
Stefan Posch
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5
Martin Erlic
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31
Sam Baukema
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33
Juan Miranda
Midfielders
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8
Remo Freuler
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80
Giovanni Fabbian
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6
Nikola Moro
Forwards
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7
Riccardo Orsolini
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24
Thijs Dallinga
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11
Dan Ndoye
Udinese team news
Four players left the team during the transfer window. Walace, who played the most minutes last year and was one of their key players, is by far the best among them. On the other hand, seven players arrived, including a Chilean legend, Alexis Sanchez, who arrived on a free transfer.
The team should have almost the entire squad available. At this moment, only central defender Thomas Kristensen is doubtful. The 21-year-old missed all friendlies and the Cup game with an injury.
Last matches of Udinese
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Udinese
4 : 0
Avellino
Coppa Italia
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Al Hilal
1 : 0
Udinese
Club Friendlies 3
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Udinese
1 : 0
Aris
Club Friendlies 3
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Udinese
1 : 0
Konyaspor
Club Friendlies 2
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Udinese
2 : 3
FC Koln
Club Friendlies 3
Udinese lineup
Goalkeeper
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40
Maduka Okoye
Defenders
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18
Nehuen Perez
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29
Jaka Bijol
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30
Lautaro Giannetti
Midfielders
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2
Festy Ebosele
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4
Sandi Lovric
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10
Florian Thauvin
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5
Martin Payero
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11
Hassane Kamara
Forwards
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22
Bremer
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17
Lorenzo Lucca
4 Reasons why both teams should score
- Bologna scored at least one goal in 16 of 19 league games last year
- Bologna scored 11 goals in four friendlies
- Udinese scored four goals against Avelino in the Cup
- Both teams scored in seven of nine h2h games
Main prediction Bologna - Udinese
Both Teams to Score
Best Odds:
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