{"id":1423611,"date":"2026-01-13T12:19:42","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T12:19:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1423611"},"modified":"2026-01-13T12:19:43","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T12:19:43","slug":"match-preview-verona-vs-bologna-15-01-26-league-cup","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-verona-vs-bologna-15-01-26-league-cup\/","title":{"rendered":"Verona vs Bologna: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

With Bologna outperforming their expected goals and Hellas Verona languishing near the foot of the table, this Serie A<\/a> clash at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on Sunday promises a revealing test of finishing quality versus grit. Kick-off Thursday 15 January at 5:30pm, can Verona finally convert chances, or will Bologna’s clinical edge prove decisive?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on form and underlying stats, our top betting recommendations are below. Our strongest confidence is with Bologna to win, fuelled by their attacking efficiency and Verona’s struggles in both boxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Bologna to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n14\/5 @ Betfair<\/a>
(26.3%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nBologna are nine places and 14 points above Verona, have scored 11 more, and are converting at a remarkable rate (26 goals from 12.14 xG). Verona have just two wins all season and a -16 goal difference.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Riccardo Orsolini Anytime Scorer<\/strong><\/td>\n2\/1 @ bet365<\/a>
(33.3%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nOrsolini is Bologna\u2019s top threat (6 goals, 41.9% shot accuracy), facing a Verona defence conceding 31 in 19. He also averages 0.5 big chance assists per game.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n