Bologna take on the visitors Torino in the round 25 match of Italian Serie A. The match will be played on Friday, February 14th at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara (Bologna).
Bologna's have been a solid mid-table team in recent years, including under Siniša Mihajlović. However, Thiago Motta took them to another level in his first full season, leading a push for a top-four finish. That dream didn't quite materialize, as the more experienced Atalanta secured the final Champions League spot. Still, finishing 5th was enough for Bologna to qualify for Europe’s elite competition in 2024. Their early Champions League campaign was rough, with two goalless defeats, but they finally managed a win over Sporting last month. Meanwhile, new coach Vincenzo Italiano has kept Rossoblù in contention for European spots. A 0-0 draw against Lecce last weekend was a frustrating setback, but they bounced back by eliminating Atalanta from the cup, securing a spot in the semifinals. Bologna’s defensive solidity remains a key factor, as they have one of the lowest goals conceded records in Serie A.
| 2 x £10 Free Bet | Review | |||
| 100$-500$ for No Lose Free Bets | Review | |||
| 100% up to £200 | Review | |||
| Not available | Review |
Torino remains stuck in mid-table. Il Toro have long abandoned hopes of reclaiming their past glory, but they still aim for more than just mid-table stability. When they poached Paolo Vanoli from Venezia, fresh off a promotion campaign, it was clear they expected him to challenge for European spots. Their strongest stretch came at the very start of the season, picking up 11 points in the first five rounds. However, they were soon knocked out of the cup by Empoli and suffered a disastrous league run, losing 8 of their next 12 games before Christmas. Since then, they’ve started picking up points more consistently, though mostly through draws—including results against Juventus, Fiorentina, and Atalanta—with their only win in that stretch coming against Cagliari. Most recently, they were held to a 1-1 draw by Genoa. Torino’s biggest issue remains their lack of attacking firepower, as they struggle to convert possession into goals.
In the last five meetings, Rossoblù have won three times, including a December victory away from home, while Il Toro have only managed one win. Bologna appear to be the stronger side in this matchup. We expect them to secure a victory in this encounter.
Prediction for the match: Bologna to win.
