Bologna vs Como Prediction & Betting Tips (30 August)

Bologna return to the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara with a point to prove after a rocky start to the season, having dropped their opener to Roma and suffered key injuries to Ciro Immobile and Nicolò Casale. Manager Vincenzo Italiano, though, remains upbeat, praising his side’s resilience and hinting at tactical tweaks to sharpen their attacking edge. With Remo Freuler back from suspension and Jhon Lucumí recovering from illness, Bologna’s midfield regains some steel. Benjamin Domínguez, who’s been involved in four goals across his last four Serie A outings, will be pivotal in unlocking Como’s defense, while Santiago Castro—already with six league goals—adds bite up front.

Como, meanwhile, arrive in Emilia-Romagna riding a wave of optimism after dispatching Lazio 2-0 in their season opener. Cesc Fàbregas has injected ambition and tactical clarity into the Lombardy side, blending youthful flair with seasoned experience. Nico Paz, the subject of a rejected €50 million bid from Tottenham, continues to dazzle in midfield, while Alvaro Morata—fresh from his debut—adds pedigree and poise to the attack. Despite their home form looking solid, Como’s away record remains a concern, with no wins in seven road games since their upset over Atalanta last September.

The tactical battle promises intrigue: Bologna’s high pressing and wide overloads versus Como’s compact midfield and counter-attacking precision. Expect Domínguez and Odgaard to exploit the flanks, while Paz and Diao will look to thread passes through Bologna’s back line. With both sides boasting creative midfielders and clinical forwards, the match could hinge on transitional moments and set-piece execution. Bologna’s historical dominance at home against Como—losing just once in nine league meetings—adds weight to their edge, but Como’s recent resurgence makes them anything but pushovers.

In the end, the prediction leans toward a narrow 2-1 win for Bologna. Their home form, combined with a slightly deeper squad and tactical flexibility, should be enough to edge past a spirited Como side. Expect goals from Castro and Domínguez for the hosts, with Paz likely to pull one back for the visitors. It won’t be a stroll, but Bologna’s hunger for European qualification and their ability to grind out results at home should see them through.