Verona host Bologna in a midweek Italian Serie A fixture, with both teams looking to find some traction for their campaign.
The visitors have done some good work on their recent travels, while the hosts appear to be even worse on home soil.
Verona have struggled to find their best form this season, winning just two of their 19 league matches so far. They head into this clash off the back of a 1-0 home defeat to Lazio in their previous Serie A fixture.
Paolo Zanetti's side are currently second from bottom, four points from safety, and need an immediate turnaround to spark their survival push. However, they have also been poor at home lately, suffering four defeats in their last five matches in front of their fans.
Bologna have also found things difficult lately and are winless in their last five matches across all competitions. They played out a 1-1 draw at Como last time out in Serie A, conceding in injury time after taking the lead through Nicolo Cambiaghi.
I Rossoblu are currently ninth in the table, seven points off the European places, and also need a swift upturn in fortunes. The good news is that Vincenzo Italiano's men have done well on the travels and are unbeaten in eight of their last 10 away matches across all competitions.
How the bookies view it: Bologna with the upper hand
Bologna have the upper hand among the bookies and are priced at 11/10 by Ladbrokes to claim the win. A victory for Verona is valued at 27/10 by Paddy Power, while a draw is set at odds of 23/10 by bet365.
Head to head: Bologna on top
Bologna have a 13-6 advantage, with six draws in the last 25 matches against Verona. The visitors earned a 2-1 away victory in the most recent meeting last March.
Players to watch: Eyes on Orsolini
Riccardo Orsolini has caught the eye for Bologna this season and is their leading scorer with six goals. The forward will be the one to watch on Thursday (Riccardo Orsolini anytime goalscorer – valued at 2/1 by Paddy Power).
Verona have also shown some quality attack and will look to Gift Orban to provide the spark. The forward could be worth keeping an eye on (Gift Orban anytime goalscorer – offered at 3/1 by Ladbrokes).
Probable line-ups:
Verona are without Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro, who is currently sidelined with injury. Forward Daniel Mosquera could earn a start after coming off the bench last time out, while Victor Nelsson is set to continue at the back.
Cambiaghi is suspended for Bologna following a red card last time out, while Federico Bernadeschi is sidelined with injury. Defender Jhon Lucumi could be replaced by Martin Vitik after picking up a knock last time out, while Orsolini could return after missing the clash at Como.
Verona: Montipo, Valentini, Nelsson, Bella-Kotchap, Bradaric, Niasse, Gagliardini, Bernede, Frese, Mosquera, Orban.
Bologna: Ravaglia, Zortea, Heggem, Vitik, Miranda, Freuler, Pobega, Rowe, Fabbian Orsolini, Castro.
Anything else catch the eye?
Both teams have scored in the last two meetings (BTTS YES – valued at Evens with Ladbrokes. Those two fixtures also produced over 2.5 goals – set at odds of 13/10 by bet365.
Four of Verona's last five matches have produced more goals after the break (Second half highest scoring half – available at 6/5 on Betfred.
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