Bologna Set to Continue Winning Streak Against Verona

Bologna will aim to extend their impressive run of form when they host Verona on March 8, 2026, at the Renato Dall’Ara Stadium. While Bologna chases European qualification, Verona battles to avoid relegation, creating a stark contrast in motivation and recent performance.

Match Preview

Bologna, currently eighth with 39 points in Serie A, is focused on closing the gap with the teams ahead while maintaining a comfortable distance from Sassuolo, who are just one point behind. Verona, languishing at the bottom of the table with 15 points, desperately needs a positive result to avoid falling further behind in the relegation battle. Their January 2026 encounter saw Bologna secure a 3-2 victory, setting a precedent for this return match.

Vincenzo Italiano’s Bologna side enters this match on a five-game winning streak across all competitions, though squad management is a concern with an upcoming UEFA Europa League fixture against Roma. Verona, conversely, faces a challenging trip with a recent run of poor form and a significant number of unavailable players.

Team News and Form

Bologna: News and Form

Bologna’s recent success has been built on defensive solidity and efficient finishing. They have secured victories against Torino (2-1), Brann (1-0), Udinese, Brann again, and Pisa, conceding only one goal in this five-game winning sequence. Key players like Jens Odgaard are in good form, but the team will need to navigate the absence of Freuler due to suspension and Dallinga due to injury.

Probable Bologna Lineup: Skorupski; Zortea, Casale, Lucumí, Lykogiannis; Moro, Ferguson, Sohm; Orsolini, Odgaard, Cambiaghi.

Verona: News and Fitness

Verona’s form has been significantly poorer, with no wins in their last five league matches. They have suffered defeats against Napoli (2-1), Sassuolo (3-0), Parma (2-1), and Cagliari (4-0), with a goalless draw against Pisa offering little respite. Paolo Sammarco’s team is grappling with a substantial injury list, further weakening their already fragile squad.

Probable Verona Lineup: Montipò; Nelsson, Valentini, Edmundsson; Oyegoke, Bradarić; Gagliardini, Akpa Akpro, Harroui; Suslov, Sarr.

Head-to-Head Record

Recent history favors Bologna, who have won four of the last five encounters between the two sides. There have been no draws in this period. Bologna secured a 3-2 away victory in January 2026 and a 2-1 win in Verona in March 2025. Verona’s only win in the last five meetings dates back to 2024, a 3-2 victory at the Dall’Ara. Bologna consistently finds the back of the net early in these matchups, often dictating the tempo of the game.

Betting Odds

Bookmakers have installed Bologna as the clear favorites. Odds comparison (as of March 7, 2026):

• Bologna to Win: 1.50 (FDJ), 1.54 (Winamax), 1.44 (Bet365)
• Draw: 3.90 (PMU Sport), 3.95 (Bwin), 6.00 (Bet365)
• Verona to Win: 5.90 (Sofascore), 6.00 (Bwin), 5.50 (Bet365)

Prediction

Considering Bologna’s strong form, Verona’s struggles, and the significant number of injuries within the Verona squad, a home win for Bologna appears highly probable. A victory for Bologna without conceding, or even by a two-goal margin, represents a justifiable bet. Despite potential rotation ahead of their Europa League match, Bologna possesses sufficient quality and depth to overcome a depleted Verona side.

Match Information

• Stadium: Renato Dall’Ara Stadium, Bologna
• Time: March 8, 2026, 3:00 PM (local time)
• Competition: Serie A (Day 28)