LiontipsBologna vs Napoli. Prediction and Betting Tips for Serie A (January 17, 2022).
Command Analysis
Bologna had a solid start to the season and were unbeaten in the first three matches. However, the hosts have been fairly inconsistent from that point on and soon dropped out. Sinisa Mikhajlovic's side is currently in 12th place in the Serie A standings with 27 points in the asset.
The Rossoblu are eight points behind the 6th Lazio and have two games in hand, which gives them a fair chance to get into the European club competition zone. In the last round, Bologna lost at Cagliari (1:2), having suffered their 4th defeat in the last five matches.
Napolilooked very powerful at the start of the season and won the first eight matches, shooting up straight onto the top line of the tournament table. In winter, however, Luciano Spalletti's charges lost the first line to Inter Milan. Currently, the Neapolitans are 3rd in the standings with a 43 points to their name. Napoli are 6 points behind the Nerazzurri, but the reigning champions have a game in hand. The 2nd AC Milan have 5 points more.
In the last Serie A match, the Neapolitans recorded a narrow win over Sampdoria (1:0) at home. This was their first victory in the last three rounds of games.
Trends
This score was recorded in 2 of the last 4 games of Bologna.
This bet played in the last 2 games of the hosts.
This bet won in the last 2 head-to-head games.
Tip and bets
Bologna suffered four defeats in their last five league matches. Many of the Rossoblu's key players are unavailable for for various reasons, and so Napoli have a great opportunity to close the distance between them and the league leaders.
Our prediction - Napoli to win
Napoli got a long-awaited victory in the last round of Serie A. The visitors will strive to collect maximum points in the upcoming fixture, by since Spaletti's side is also weakened by injuries and illness, we do not expect a crushing victory here.
Our second bet - Napoli to win by 1 goal
