Bologna's winless streak came to an end with a huge result against Cagliari. Their next goal is to get their first home win of the season and Lecce look like a suitable target.
Bologna set the bar high last season with their 5th-place finish but their performance in the new campaign has been underwhelming. The team struggles with handling the tight schedule supplied with Champions League football.
The win over Cagliari was their second of the season in all competitions, and the team is yet to win a match at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara. And the worst part is that a considerable number of their key players remain in the infirmary.
If there is a team that can break all records for consecutive draws, it is Bologna. Their last eight competitive clashes at home ended level, so their last win on home turf dates back to early April.
On the other hand, Lecce also ended their losing streak in the previous round. The team had lost five games in a row before beating Verona 1-0 at home. As the lowest-scoring team in the league, Lecce will fight for their place in the league for another consecutive season.
How the bookies view it: Another tough away day
Bologna hardly qualify for a dominant team this season but they will always be the favourites against teams from the bottom half. Betano gave them 13/20 to win on Saturday, while the visitors sit at 24/5. Alternatively, you can opt for the draw at 11/4.
Recent head to head: A decade of Red and Blue dominance
This rivalry is one of few where Bologna have the upper hand. I Rossoblu's last defeat to Lecce dates back to 2011. Since then, Bologna won five of the seven H2Hs and the only two draws occurred when they were the visiting side.
Players to watch: Too many players to consider
This is hardly the fixture you should be looking at for goal scorers, as neither side has a standout player. Bologna's 11 goals were scored by six different players, and the only one worth backing is Santiago Castro. The Argentinian scored three goals in his last six Serie A matches, but we can't guarantee how long he will be on the pitch with the Monaco match just around the corner.
Probable line-ups
Bologna: Ravaglia, Miranda, Casale, Beukema, Posch, Freuler, Moro, Orsolini, Odgaard, Dominguez, Castro
Lecce: Falcone, Pelmard, Gaspar, Baschirotto, Gallo, Ramadani, Coulibaly, Dorgu, Rafia, Banda, Krstovic
Anything else catch the eye?
Under 2.5 goals is the most obvious statistical pick ahead of this match. All five of Bologna's home matches this season ended with less than 2.5 goals.
Both sides have struggled in the goal-scoring aspect of the game, although Bologna stand clear of Lecce with 11 goals in Seria A to four. The visitors are the lowest-scoring side in the league and scored in only three of their 11 fixtures to date.
The big question is whether Bologna will get their first win of the season as Lecce look toothless at this point in time. The same fixture last season ended in a 4-0 to the home side but Bologna were much more sharp then.
Lecce somehow haven't scored an away goal this season, so we see this as a humble 1-0 for the Red and Blues.
This Serie A match between Bologna and Lecce will be played on Nov 2, 2024 and kick off at 14:00. Check below for our tipsters best Bologna vs Lecce prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
