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An in form “La Viola” side will try to maintain a podium spot with three points against struggling Bologna in this intermediate Serie A round.
Fiorentina won both home games without conceding a goal this season and overall they have 9 points in 4 games, due to wins over Milan, Genoa and Carpi, alongside a defeat against Torino. The hosts have not particularly played great football in this start of the season, but they got the points, their defense is excellent and they are expected to only get better while the new signings settle in under new manager Paulo Sousa.
Bologna lost 3 out of 4 games so far, winning their first game last round at home against Frosinone after losing the previous 3. It was a hard fought 1-0 win for Bologna, who again failed to impress as Frosinone held more of the ball and had more chances to score. Offense has been a problem for Bologna with just two goals scored in 4 rounds, but they did not do much better on the defensive end either.
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Team news & lineups:
Fiorentina will have to do without Blaszczykowski, Vecino and possibly Ilicic. Bologna will not have Giaccherini and Donsah.
Fiorentina: Tatarusanu – Tomovic, Rodriguez, Astori – Gilberto, Badelj, Valero, Alonso – Bernardeschi, Ilicic – Babacar
Bologna: Mirante – Ferrari, Gastaldello, Oikonomou, Masina – Pulgar, Crisetig, Taider – Brienza, Destro, Mounier
Fiorentina should be able to complete the job in this clash. They are well organized side and the logical expectation is for them to keep a clean sheet against this offensively-challenged Bologna team. At the same time, Fiorentina scored in every match this season in all competitions – so constant pressure will most likely reward the hosts with a couple of goals.
My tip is Fiorentina to win with a -1 asian handicap. Prediction: Fiorentina – Bologna 2-0.
Pick: Fiorentina (-1 Asian Handicap)
Odds: 1.86 @ Sbobet
Stake: 8
Possible profit: 6.88
Event date: 23 September
