Bologna vs Genoa Prediction & Betting Tips (20 September)

Now considered as a real pretender to European strapontines, Bologna had to settle for 9th place last year 3 points behind the 6th. However, the club won the Italian Cup and therefore composed its ticket for the Europa League. This season, the Rossoblu feeds legitimate ambitions. Not spared by the calendar at the start of the championship, they won their only match played at home, opposite Como 1-0. Otherwise, Bologna lost on the lawns of Roma 1-0 and Milan AC last weekend 1-0 .

 Well wedged in the soft belly in the ranking during the previous exercise, the Genoa did not tremble to ensure its 13th maintenance with 12 points ahead of the red zone. The men of Patrick Vieira hope to confirm this season but, however, have arms to consider a European qualification. They have not yet won since the start of the championship. Beaten at home by Juventus 0-1, Genoa has otherwise taken points against Lecce 0-0 and on the lawn of Como last Monday thanks to a goal scored at the very end of 1-1. 

The tactical battle will likely hinge on Bologna’s ability to press high and disrupt Genoa’s rhythm. Italiano’s side have shown they can control possession, but converting dominance into goals remains elusive. With Castro underperforming, the burden may fall on Orsolini and Odgaard to deliver in the final third. Genoa, meanwhile, will look to absorb pressure and strike on the counter, exploiting Bologna’s occasional defensive lapses. Vieira’s men have already stunned Bologna once this year with a 3-1 away win, and they’ll be confident of repeating that feat if they can frustrate the hosts early.

However, Bologna’s home form and Genoa’s recent scoring drought suggest a narrow win for the Rossoblù. Expect a cagey first half, with Bologna gradually asserting control. A moment of brilliance from Orsolini or a set-piece breakthrough could tilt the balance, while Genoa’s late push might yield a consolation. With both sides evenly matched in midfield but Bologna boasting slightly more firepower, a 2-1 scoreline in favor of the hosts feels just right—tight, tense, and ultimately decided by small margins.

• Summary: Bologna is going head to head with Genoa starting on 20 Sept 2025 at 13:00 UTC at Renato Dall'Ara stadium, Bologna city, Italy. The match is a part of the Serie A .
• Referee: Giuseppe Collu