Hellas Verona vs Bologna

Verona will host Bologna at the Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on January 15, 2026, in a Serie A fixture that pits two teams from opposite ends of the table against each other.

Verona sit bottom in 20th place on 13 points, while Bologna sit comfortably in 9th with 27 points, making the match a crucial opportunity for both sides with contrasting aims.

For Verona, the urgency is mounting, and their overall league form has been poor, with only three wins recorded in their last 28 Serie A matches.

Defensively, Verona have conceded at least one goal in each of their last eight league games and are averaging 1.63 goals against per match in Serie A.

Home form has offered little comfort, with four losses in their last six Serie A matches at the Bentegodi as they struggle to convert home notes into points.

While performances have occasionally shown effort and intensity, lapses in concentration and a lack of cutting edge in both boxes have often proven costly.

Giovane and Gift Orban could team up at the attacking end of Verona’s 3-5-2 formation.

Bologna arrive with far less anxiety. While their recent results hint at a slight dip—having won just one of their last eight Serie A matches—their away form has remained relatively sturdy.

They are unbeaten in seven of their last eight away league games and have scored at least one goal in each of their last eight Serie A matches on the road. That away consistency has been key to maintaining their position in the top half of the table.

Despite a recent shortage of wins, Bologna have continued to create chances and show attacking intent. Notably, they have scored two or more goals in each of their last three Serie A meetings with Verona, highlighting a clear attacking edge in this particular matchup.

Historically, Bologna have also enjoyed success against Verona, winning 15 of their 28 head-to-head encounters, a record that further strengthens their confidence heading into this clash.

The objective will be to manage the game intelligently, exploit Verona’s defensive frailties, and turn Bologna’s solid away performances into a much-needed victory. A 4-2-3-1 formation with Santiago Castro in attack is expected against Verona.

Weekend goalscorer Nicolò Cambiaghi is suspended for this fixture, having received a red card in the 1-1 draw with Como.