Napoli is approaching the upcoming match with a series of three defeats in a row. The hosts will try to interrupt the disastrous performances on September 13 in the fourth round of the Italian Serie A in the confrontation with Bologna. Will they be able to do it? You will find the answer in the betting tip. Which events should I choose for betting?
Command Analysis
SSC Napoli
Current form
After Antonio Conte's departure, Massimiliano Allegri became the head coach of Napoli. Under his mentorship, Neapolitans can't get into their optimal shape in any way. Having lost in the last two rounds of Serie A to Como (1:2) and Inter (2:3), the Azzurri failed in the first round of the Champions League against Arsenal (0:1). All three of the previous opponents are worthy rivals who are not inferior in their gaming ambitions. The upcoming opponent is not so powerful, so Napoli has every chance to take advantage of this and break the series of failures.
Disqualifications and injuries
Meret, Buongiorno, Marianucci, McTominay, Giovane, and A. Santos are injured. The exit of Zambo Anguissa is in question.
Interesting betting trends
Napoli have lost their last three matches.
In nine of the last ten matches, the hosts scored
Approximate line-up: Milinkovic–Savic - Di Lorenzo, Rahmani, Marin, Spinazzola – Vergara, Lobotka, De Bruyne – Politano, Hoylund, Nares
Bologna
Current form
The three rounds of the new season in Serie A are over, and Bologna still has not won a single victory. During these matches, we managed to score only one point. Moreover, the first goal was scored in the last round in the confrontation with Sassuolo (2:2), and before that, the wards of Domenico Todesco suffered two defeats in a row from Atalanta and Lazio with the same score 0:1. One score does not allow bookmakers to believe in the success of the guests, because they expose them in the match of the fourth round clearly the underdog, although the Rossoblu did not lose in three of the last four face-to-face meetings.
Disqualifications and injuries
El Azzouzi and Orsolini will not play due to injuries.
Interesting betting trends
Bologna has not won a single victory in the new season in Serie A.
The start of the season was the most unfortunate for the Neapolitans in the last two decades. The fans and the club's management have not seen such a disastrous start for a long time. The main problem is injuries. Massimiliano Allegri cannot find a suitable replacement for central defender Buongiorno, who will not be back for a long time. In addition, winger Alison Santos was injured in the match against Arsenal. With Scott McTominay still injured, the team's attacking potential will decrease significantly.
Bologna has no problem with injured players. Yes, Arsolini's striker is in the infirmary, but Bernardeschi covers the striker's position well and constantly excites the opponents' goal. But the guests have problems with defense, because this season the wards of Domenico Todesco did not finish the match without missing their own goal. Bologna's weak defensive play and Napoli's huge infirmary will lead to the teams exchanging goals at least once.
Our betting tip is that both will score with a coefficient of 1.92
Despite the numerous injuries in the squad, Napoli remains the favorite of the match, and we agree with this opinion. The hosts suffered all their defeats from strong opponents, while Bologna faced difficulties in matches against less titled teams. In addition, Bologna traditionally has problems in away matches, which is confirmed by two defeats in recent matches. If the Neapolitans were able to fight Arsenal with only half of the main squad at their disposal, then they should show a more confident game and achieve victory in the game against the average player of the Italian Serie A.
The second bet is the victory of Napoli with a coefficient of 1.80
Betting on corners
Rivals demonstrate high performance in matches against each other. In three of the four previous face-to-face meetings, the teams scored total corners. Given the weaknesses in the defense of both teams, it can be assumed that there will be a lot of serves from the corner flag in the game on September 13.
The betting tip is a total of more than 8.5 corners with a coefficient of 1.70
The hosts have won two of the last five victories with minimal advantage.
Bet"Napoli" will score in the second half
1.63
In three of the last five games, "Napoli" scored in the second 45 minutes.
Bet"Bologna" will score in the second half
1.82
In two of the last four face-to-face games, "Bologna" scored after the break.
Live commentary
Match ends, Napoli 1, Bologna 0.
Second Half ends, Napoli 1, Bologna 0.
95'Arthur Theate (Bologna) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
95'Foul by Lorenzo Lucca (Napoli).
93'Corner, Napoli. Conceded by Emil Holm.
91'Handball by Jens Odgaard (Bologna).
91'Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.
90'Nikola Moro (Bologna) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
90'Foul by Stanislav Lobotka (Napoli).
90'Attempt saved. Costantino Favasuli (Napoli) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Massimo Pessina (Bologna). Assisted by Lorenzo Lucca.
88'Substitution, Napoli. Mathías Olivera replaces Kevin De Bruyne because of an injury.
88'Juan Miranda (Bologna) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
88'Foul by Lorenzo Lucca (Napoli).
87'Attempt missed. Jay Enem (Bologna) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Juan Miranda with a cross.
87'Attempt saved. Samuel Mbangula (Bologna) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Vanja Milinkovic-Savic (Napoli). Assisted by Jay Enem.
82'Substitution, Bologna. Jay Enem replaces Federico Bernardeschi.
82'Substitution, Bologna. Samuel Mbangula replaces Nicolò Cambiaghi.
81'Emil Holm (Bologna) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
81'Foul by Kevin De Bruyne (Napoli).
80'Attempt blocked. Billy Gilmour (Napoli) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Kevin De Bruyne.
80'Attempt missed. Kevin De Bruyne (Napoli) right footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Noa Lang with a cross.
79'Foul by Federico Bernardeschi (Bologna).
79'Stanislav Lobotka (Napoli) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
77'Offside, Bologna. Jens Odgaard is caught offside.
75'Substitution, Napoli. Lorenzo Lucca replaces Rasmus Højlund.
73'Delay over. They are ready to continue.
71'Delay in match for a drinks break.
70'Corner, Napoli. Conceded by Massimo Pessina.
70'Attempt saved. Rasmus Højlund (Napoli) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Massimo Pessina (Bologna). Assisted by Stanislav Lobotka.
69'Offside, Bologna. Jens Odgaard is caught offside.
68'Nikola Moro (Bologna) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
68'Foul by Costantino Favasuli (Napoli).
66'Goal! Napoli 1, Bologna 0. Stanislav Lobotka (Napoli) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Costantino Favasuli with a cross.
66'Substitution, Bologna. Nikola Moro replaces Mikel Amondarain.
64'Offside, Napoli. Noa Lang is caught offside.
64'Corner, Napoli. Conceded by Emil Holm.
63'Corner, Napoli. Conceded by Torbjørn Heggem.
63'Attempt blocked. Rasmus Højlund (Napoli) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Costantino Favasuli.
61'Corner, Napoli. Conceded by Torbjørn Heggem.
61'Attempt blocked. Rafa Marín (Napoli) header from the centre of the box is blocked.
61'Attempt missed. Amir Rrahmani (Napoli) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Kevin De Bruyne with a cross following a corner.
61'Delay over. They are ready to continue.
60'Delay in match because of an injury Arthur Theate (Bologna).
59'Corner, Napoli. Conceded by Lewis Ferguson.
59'Attempt blocked. Kevin De Bruyne (Napoli) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Leonardo Spinazzola.
46'Substitution, Napoli. Noa Lang replaces Antonio Vergara.
First Half ends, Napoli 0, Bologna 0.
47'Attempt saved. Tommaso Pobega (Bologna) left footed shot from more than 35 yards is saved in the centre of the goal by Vanja Milinkovic-Savic (Napoli).
46'Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
45'Foul by Mikel Amondarain (Bologna).
45'Amir Rrahmani (Napoli) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
42'Attempt missed. Tommaso Pobega (Bologna) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Nicolò Cambiaghi.
40'Corner, Napoli. Conceded by Emil Holm.
39'Attempt missed. Federico Bernardeschi (Bologna) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Mikel Amondarain.
39'Mikel Amondarain (Bologna) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
39'Foul by Rafa Marín (Napoli).
37'Corner, Napoli. Conceded by Emil Holm.
35'Foul by Lewis Ferguson (Bologna).
35'Matteo Politano (Napoli) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
31'Mikel Amondarain (Bologna) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
31'Foul by Mikel Amondarain (Bologna).
31'Amir Rrahmani (Napoli) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
31'Attempt missed. Leonardo Spinazzola (Napoli) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right.
27'Delay over. They are ready to continue.
25'Delay in match for a drinks break.
25'Foul by Tommaso Pobega (Bologna).
25'Billy Gilmour (Napoli) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
24'Foul by Giovanni Di Lorenzo (Napoli).
24'Nicolò Cambiaghi (Bologna) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
20'Federico Bernardeschi (Bologna) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
20'Foul by Leonardo Spinazzola (Napoli).
19'Foul by Lewis Ferguson (Bologna).
19'Stanislav Lobotka (Napoli) wins a free kick on the left wing.
18'Attempt missed. Rasmus Højlund (Napoli) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Matteo Politano with a cross.
16'Handball by Amir Rrahmani (Napoli).
15'Lewis Ferguson (Bologna) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
15'Foul by Rasmus Højlund (Napoli).
14'Attempt missed. Kevin De Bruyne (Napoli) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses the top left corner. Assisted by Leonardo Spinazzola.
12'Foul by Mikel Amondarain (Bologna).
12'Stanislav Lobotka (Napoli) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
11'Roberto Piccoli (Bologna) wins a free kick on the right wing.
11'Foul by Rafa Marín (Napoli).
08'Foul by Lewis Ferguson (Bologna).
08'Billy Gilmour (Napoli) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
08'VAR Decision: No Goal Napoli 0-0 Bologna.
07'GOAL OVERTURNED BY VAR: Arthur Theate (Bologna) scores but the goal is ruled out after a VAR review.
07'Offside, Bologna. Arthur Theate is caught offside.
06'Tommaso Pobega (Bologna) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
06'Foul by Rasmus Højlund (Napoli).
03'Attempt missed. Antonio Vergara (Napoli) with an attempt from very close range is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Kevin De Bruyne with a cross.
01'Emil Holm (Bologna) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
01'Foul by Leonardo Spinazzola (Napoli).
01'First Half begins.
Match report
Match started
31'
M. AmondarainYellow card
1st half0-0
46'
C. FavasuliM. PolitanoSubstitution
46'
N. LangA. VergaraSubstitution
58'
J. OdgaardR. PiccoliSubstitution
58'
M. LibraT. PobegaSubstitution
66'
1 : 0
Goal!
S. Lobotka
66'
N. MoroM. AmondarainSubstitution
75'
L. LuccaR. HøjlundSubstitution
82'
J. EnemF. BernardeschiSubstitution
82'
S. MbangulaN. CambiaghiSubstitution
88'
M. OliveraK. De BruyneSubstitution
2nd half1-0
Pressure during the match
according to SportWire
SSC NapoliminutesBologna
0'45'90'
Bars above the line show home pressure; bars below show away pressure. Height is relative to the most intense moment of the match.
Match statistics
Full match
1st half
2nd half
SSC Napoli
Bologna
Ball possession
58%
42%
Total shots
15
5
Corners
10
0
Offsides
2
3
Goal kicks
3
6
Fouls
15
10
Yellow cards
0
1
Ball possession
55%
45%
Total shots
4
3
Corners
2
0
Offsides
0
1
Goal kicks
1
4
Fouls
8
7
Yellow cards
0
1
Ball possession
61%
39%
Total shots
11
2
Corners
8
0
Offsides
2
2
Goal kicks
2
2
Fouls
7
3
Shot map
shots: 20
SSC Napoli15 shots, xG 1,78
Bologna5 shots, xG 0,26
Goal On target Off target Blocked SSC Napoli Bologna
Both teams attack upwards. Higher dots show shots taken closer to goal. Dot size represents xG and colour shows the outcome. Filled dots are the home team; hollow dots are the away team.
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