Napoli vs Bologna Predictions

Napoli vs Bologna predictions in our match preview for this Serie A contest. Both adjusting to new management, Napoli and Bologna will aim for their first Serie A victory of the season when they face off on Sunday evening. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.

Serie A | Aug 25, 2024 at 7.45pm UK at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona

Napoli vs Bologna Predictions

Can Napoli Find Their Feet Against a Resilient Bologna?

• Napoli have failed to score in their last eight Serie A matches.
• Giovanni Simeone is enduring a 24-game goal drought in Serie A.
• Bologna have won only one of their last three meetings with Napoli, scoring just once.

Best Bet

Napoli are set to host Bologna in what promises to be a critical match for both sides as they seek their first Serie A win of the season. Following a disastrous opening day for Napoli, who suffered a 3-0 defeat at the hands of Verona, they return home to face a Bologna side that managed a 1-1 draw against Udinese. With both teams looking to make amends for their disappointing starts, this encounter is expected to be tightly contested.

Given the circumstances surrounding both teams, the best bet for this match appears to be a prediction of under 1.5 goals. Napoli, under new management, are struggling to find their footing, particularly in the attacking department. With Victor Osimhen’s future still in limbo and key forward Khvicha Kvaratskhelia sidelined due to injury, Napoli’s attacking options are significantly weakened. Giovanni Simeone, the likely candidate to lead the line, is enduring a lengthy goal drought, having failed to find the net in his last 24 league appearances. This lack of firepower severely limits Napoli’s chances of a high-scoring game.

Bologna, on the other hand, are also adjusting under a new manager, Vincenzo Italiano. Despite dominating their opening match against Udinese, they only managed to score via a penalty, indicating issues in converting chances into goals. The loss of star striker Joshua Zirkzee has further diminished their attacking threat, leaving them reliant on the efforts of Riccardo Orsolini, who has yet to break his scoring drought against Napoli.

Napoli’s recent form only adds weight to this prediction. They have failed to score in their last eight Serie A matches, a worrying trend that suggests a low-scoring affair is on the cards. Moreover, Bologna have traditionally struggled to score against Napoli, managing just one goal in their last three meetings.

BettingTips4You.com expert Luca Semproni encapsulates this sentiment: “Given the lack of potency in both teams’ attacks and their recent form, it’s hard to see many goals in this clash. A low-scoring draw is very much on the table.”

Correct Score Prediction: Napoli 0-0 Bologna

In line with the best bet of under 1.5 goals, a 0-0 draw seems the most likely outcome. Napoli’s inability to score, coupled with Bologna’s struggles in attack, points towards a match where both sides could cancel each other out. Napoli’s defensive frailties were laid bare in their opening defeat to Verona, yet Bologna’s inability to capitalise on their dominance against Udinese suggests they may not have the quality to exploit these weaknesses.

With Napoli’s home advantage, they may edge the possession, but Bologna’s organised defence under Italiano, combined with Napoli’s current woes, could see the match end in a stalemate. This prediction also aligns with the expectation of a low-scoring game, reinforcing the rationale for a 0-0 draw.

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