Bologna vs Udinese Predictions

• Bologna qualified for the Champions League for the first time in their history last season
• Udinese survived relegation on the final day of the season
• The two sides played out a 1-1 draw in this fixture back in April

Greyhounds to struggle after exodus of talent

Bologna’s stunning campaign last season came at a price as manager Thiago Motta, star defender Riccardo Calafiori and top scorer Joshua Zirkzee all left for pastures new in the summer window and the Greyhounds could struggle to start the new season with victory on Sunday.

The hosts struggled for victories towards the latter end of last season, taking home all three points in just two of their final eight Serie A matches – although these victories did come against Italian giants Napoli and Roma.

Udinese managed to avoid relegation on the final day of the season thanks to a 1-0 win over Frosinone – who dropped into the bottom three as a result – and a run of just one defeat from their final six away matches could put them in good stead for this encounter.

This run includes a 1-1 draw in Bologna and the visitors will believe that they can replicate this result against a weaker Greyhounds outfit. The hosts drew each of their final three home matches last season and another tie looks likely, with a final score of 1-1 drawing some appeal.