Fiorentina vs Bologna Predictions

• Fiorentina are winless in three league games, only posting one victory in their last six Serie A outings.
• Bologna, meanwhile, have picked up seven points from their last three league games.
• Bologna recorded a 2-1 win in their reverse fixture against Fiorentina in September.

Cup progress makes up for Viola shortcomings

Fiorentina have endured an inconsistent few weeks, though Wednesday’s Coppa Italia quarter-final win over Torino – which set up a final-four clash they will be heavily fancied to win against Cremonese – will certainly be seen as making up for their run of one victory in six league games. With their cup campaign on hold until the Spring, the Viola must refocus for Sunday’s meeting with Bologna, but the Rossoblu could provide them with a stern test.

Fiorentina are winless in three league games, with a creditable draw against Lazio following defeats to Roma and Torino. Vincenzo Italiano’s men have seen the goals dry up somewhat in recent games, scoring three times across four matches after a run of nine contests in which they only failed to hit multiple goals twice. The Viola’s inconsistent run has seen them drop into the bottom half, and they were beaten 2-1 by their upcoming opponents in September’s return fixture.

Bologna have gone unbeaten through their last three league games, and have won six of their last 10 matches in Serie A either side of the World Cup – only losing to Inter, Roma and Atalanta during that spell. Thiago Motta’s men have tended to entertain of late, seeing over 2.5 goals scored in six of their last 10 games and only being outscored by eight Serie A outfits this term, and more of the same could be in store in Florence.

Bologna worth a punt

Given the dire price available around hosts who have flattered to deceive on a regular basis this season, backing the visitors for a result on the double chance market may offer greater value.

Meanwhile, an entertaining 2-2 draw may represent a solid correct score play – only four Serie A teams have conceded more than the 15 goals shipped by Fiorentina in home games this term, meaning Bologna may get some joy.

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