Udinese vs Bologna Prediction

Entering the penultimate game of the Serie A season, Bologna must put everything on the line to defend the final spot for the Champions League as they travel to Udinese for Monday evening Italian football.

KICK OFF: 17:30 Monday 28th April. WHERE TO WATCH: OneFootball

Key Stats

• Udinese have failed to score in four of their last five games
• Udinese have lost all of their last five games whilst Bologna have managed three wins from their last five
• Bologna have not beaten Udinese since 2nd April 2023

Team Previews, Form and Standout Players

With nothing to play for, Udinese have taken a huge hit in focus and have failed to win a game since the 1st of March. Facing off against Torino in their last game, Udinese kept the ball better, but Torino were the side who were able to find the back of the net, sending Udinese home with a 2-0 loss in hand.

In complete contrast, Bologna have a lot to celebrate. Currently sitting fourth in the Serie A table, Bologna handed a 1-0 defeat to league leaders Inter Milan in their last league match.

Udinese Preview

Udinese Predicted Lineup (4-4-1-1): Okoye; Kamara, Solet, Bijol, Ehizibue; Ekkelenkamp, Karlstrom, Lovric, Atta; Payero; Bravo

Udinese have suffered severely as their two star players, Florian Thauvin and Lorenzo Lucca have both been sidelined due to injury. Kostic Runjaic is desperately looking for his fit players to step up in their absence, but it has been unsuccessful so far.

Bologna Preview

Bologna Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1): Ravaglia; Miranda, Lucumi, Beukema, Holm; Aebischer, Freuler; Dominguez, Odgaard, Orsolini; Castro

Booking their ticket to the Coppa Italia final for the first time in over 50 years, Bologna are fuelled with momentum to defend their Champions League spot.

Struggling for game time currently, Argentine forward Santiago Castro will be looking to end what has been a good season for the 20-year-old on a high. Managing to score eight goals and pick up four assists this season, Castro is likely to return to the starting xi for this match.

Head-to-Head Stats

The most recent meeting between these two sides at the beginning of the season ended in a 1-1 draw after an Orsolini penalty was cancelled out by defender Lautaro Gianetti. Overall, it has been Udinese that have enjoyed this fixture a lot more, but will they get the same result with their dip in form.

Bologna 1-1 Udinese, 18 August 2024

Bologna 1-1 Udinese, 28 April 2024

Udinese 3-0 Bologna, 30 December 2023

Bologna 3-0 Udinese, 2 April 2023

Udinese 1-2 Bologna, 15 January 2023

Betting Tips

Udinese have displayed nothing but a lack of ambition from their last few games and we cannot see this game being any different, especially with Bologna coming into this match on an incredible high.

Our betting professionals suggest Bologna to Win as the best value betting tip for this match. With the odds currently sat at 5/6, a £10 bet would result in a return of up to £18.33.

(odds subject to change)

Final Prediction: Udinese vs Bologna

Udinese 0-2 Bologna

Bologna have only lost once in their last ten matches and have managed some huge victories over some top-quality opponents. We see them dispatching Udinese with ease in this one as they continue their defence for that final Champions League spot.