Como vs Bologna Prediction & Betting Tips (14 September)

Since its takeover in 2019, Côme has been driven by an ambitious project which has allowed it to move from the 3rd level to the elite. Last year, Cesc Fabregas' men achieved the climb without having to go through the dams. Indeed, they finished 2nd in Serie B with 3 points behind champion Parma. The promoted logically expects to suffer this season and the start of the championship has not removed the doubts. Already bottom of Serie A, Como took a point at Cagliari on the 2nd day 1-1 but lost to Juventus 3-0 and Udinese just before the international break. The first championship match in front of the fans takes place this Saturday. In the Italian Cup, Como lost against Sampdoria as soon as it entered the contest 1-1, elimination following penalties.

Nice surprise from the previous exercise, Bologna defied all predictions to take 5th place in the Serie A and thus qualify for the Champions League. This is a resounding performance for this team which was not expected at this level. This summer, coach Thiago Motta left the club to join Juventus. This is a big loss for the Rossoblu who missed their start to the championship in this new year. Severely beaten on the Napoli pitch 3-0, they also conceded, at home, sharing points against Udinese 1-1 and Empoli on the last day 1-1. Next Wednesday, Bologna begins their Champions League campaign against Shakhtar Donetsk.

Affected in the Italian Cup for his big debut with Como, French defender Varane is treating his injury and has not yet been included on the list of players for Serie A. Midfielders Baselli and Verdi must also withdraw this weekend. Como's top scorer last year, striker Cutrone (14 goals in SB) could still be associated with rookie Belotti. Como didn't lose any essentials during the offseason. We must still mention the departures of Semper (Pisa), Odenthal (Sassuolo), Curto (Cesena), Bellemo (Sampdoria), Abildgaard (Pisa), Gioacchini (Cincinnati) and even Nsame (Legia Warsaw). Conversely, the promoted player carried out an ambitious transfer window in order to get up to speed. In addition to Varane (Manchester United), we note the recruitments of goalkeepers Audero (Sampdoria) and Reina (Villarreal), defenders Dossena (Cagliari), Kempf (Hertha Berlin) and Moreno (Villarreal), midfielders Engelhardt (Düsseldorf), Nico Paz (Real Madrid), Koné (Torino), Sergi Roberto (Barcelona), Mazzitelli (Frosinone) and Perrone (Manchester City) and attackers Fadera (Genk), Strefezza (Lecce) and Belotti (Roma). the call for Bologna this weekend. This is the case of offensive captains Ferguson and Ndoye, recruits Casale, Erlic and Cambiaghi and less important midfielder El Azzouzi.

The influential winger Orsolini (1 goal in SA) is applying to start as is the playmaker Fabbian who scored on the last day. Up front, the promising Argentine striker Castro (19) has not found the net since the start of the championship. He is in competition with the former Toulouse Dallinga, who has only come into play until now. This summer, Bologna was unable to retain captains Calafiori (Arsenal) and Zirkzee (Manchester United). In addition, the veteran Arnautovic (Inter) has definitively left the club as have the less important Soumaoro (without a club), van Hooijdonk (Cesena) and Binks (Coventry). However, several elements have arrived. This is the case of defenders Casale (Lazio), Erlic (Sassuolo), Holm (Spezia) and Miranda (Betis), midfielders Byar (Reims) and Pobega (AC Milan) and offensive players Dallinga (Toulouse), Cambiaghi (Atalanta ), Dominguez (Gimnasia), Odgaard (AZ Alkmaar) and Iling-Junior (Aston Villa).