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The Italian Serie A returns with a fresh set of fixtures as Como and Bologna lock horns at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia on Saturday. Both sides have stumbled into the new campaign and will head into the weekend seeking to secure their first win of the season.
Como were left empty-handed once again as they suffered a 1-0 defeat against Udinese at the Bluenergy Stadium in their last outing before the international break. Cesc Fabregas’ men have now failed to win their opening three games of the 2024-25 Serie A campaign, losing twice and claiming one draw so far.
Having secured promotion from Serie B last term to end their two-decade absence from the top flight, Como will look to secure their first Serie A win since beating Torino 1-0 in May 2003.
Like the hosts, Bologna were denied their first win of the season last time out when they secured a 1-1 draw with Empoli at the Estadio Renato Dall'Ara.
Vincenzo Italiano’s men have been involved in a share of the spoils in two of their opening three games, with a 3-0 defeat against Napoli on August 25 sandwiched between the two draws.
Bologna, who are without a win in their last five Serie A matches, will head into the weekend looking to find their feet and get their season up and running.
Como vs Bologna Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- This will be the third-ever meeting between Como and Bologna, with both sides claiming one win from their previous two encounters.
- Como have failed to win their last six games across all competitions, losing four and claiming two draws since a 3-1 friendly victory over Cagliari on July 25.
- Bologna are on a run of five consecutive Serie A games without a win, losing twice and claiming three draws since beating Napoli 2-0 on May 11.
- Como are unbeaten in their last eight competitive home games, picking up six wins and two draws since the start of February.
Como vs Bologna Prediction
Como have struggled to find their feet in the big leagues and will head into the weekend looking to pick up their first victory since securing promotion.
While Bologna have also endured a slow start to the campaign, they are the superior side on paper and we fancy them to secure all three points at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia.
Prediction: Como 1-2 Bologna
Como vs Bologna Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Bologna to win
Tip 2: First to score - Bologna (Como have conceded the opening goal in five of their last six matches)
Tip 3: Over 4.5 cards - No (There have also been fewer than five bookings in Bologna’s last 10 matches)
