Bologna take on the visitors Monza in the round 32 match of Italian Serie A. The match will be played on Saturday, April 13th at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara (Bologna).
30 rounds of the championship are already behind us, with not many games left to play, and Bologna are still holding onto the top 4 in the league. Mihajlović's team is there not by chance but entirely deservedly. However, AS Roma, sitting in fifth place, is trailing behind the frontrunners. There's no time for the Bologna players to relax; they must win their home match against a mid-table team. At home, the red and blues look impressive and have secured 12 victories in 16 matches. Only Inter performs better at home in the current Serie A season. In the last five matches at their stadium, Bologna have triumphed over their opponents four times: against Lecce (4-0), Verona (2-0), Fiorentina (2-0), and Salernitana (3-0).
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Monza established itself as a mid-table team in the top tier of Italian football last season, and it has confirmed that status in the current championship. With the finish line not too far away, Raffaele Palladino's wards feel quite comfortable in 11th place in the table. The Europa League zone is much closer to the team than the relegation zone. In theory, the white and reds could contend for a place in the Champions League. However, there are too many contenders with better standings already. Moreover, Monza have started to lose frequently in the league, having been defeated not only by Napoli (2-4) but also by Torino (0-1) in the last two matches.
If this match had taken place before the start of the current season or at least in the first round, there might have been a debate about who the favorite is. Now, there is hardly any doubt that Bologna are at least the favorite on paper. Furthermore, they will be playing at home. The hosts are legitimate contenders for a Champions League spot. Monza, on the other hand, is a mid-table team essentially playing out the season. So, besides the home-field advantage, the red and blues also have wild motivation on their side. I believe all these factors combined will allow Tiago Motta's team to earn another three points. My prediction is for a home win.
Prediction for the match: Bologna to win.
