Italy - Serie AStarWelcome to the Turboscores match preview of the upcoming match between Bologna and Spezia, taking place on Friday, 27 January 2023, at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara in Bologna.
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Bologna, Recent FormBologna manager Thiago Motta will be looking for a better result in this game following a disappointing 1-1 draw in his team's last league outing against Cremonese. During that encounter they had 68% possession and had 21 attempts on goal with 8 on target, while their opponents hit 2 of their 9 shots on goal.
They have circumvented their opponent's defence to score 8 times in their last 6 league games but unfortunately haven't managed to lock things down at their end, conceding 11 goals in these games and, in the process, missing out on some valuable points. It's been rare for their fans not to have had something to shout about this season, with their team scoring in 9 out of 10 home games. This season, their defensive frailties have certainly been apparent, having conceded at least 1 goal in 17 of their 19 league games.
They have shown a solid run of form lately at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara, which has seen them go unbeaten in 5 of their last 6 home matches while registering 3 victories from the same run.
Spezia, Recent FormSpezia won't feel too deflated by the 2-0 home defeat to Roma, given that their opponents sit a full 14 places above them in the league table. They came away from that fixture with a 52% share of the possession and clocked up 8 attempts on goal with 0 on target, in comparison to Roma, who managed 13 attempts on goal, 3 of which were on target.
When it comes to attacking power Luca Gotti will be justly satisfied with his squad's performances of late, which has seen them chalk up 6 goals in their last 6 matches. However, it hasn't all been going well, and questions remain about their defence with 6 goals lost in those 6 matches resulting in some crucial points dropped. Having shipped at least a single goal in 16 of their 19 league matches this season, they don't have an enviable defensive record this campaign.
They're experiencing a relativley poor spell of form on the road, having lost 4 of their last 6 away games despite notching up a couple of wins. The've certainly not managed to shine on their travels so far this season, losing 7 of their 9 away league games.
On an individual basis, M'Bala Nzola will be looking to get on the scoresheet again having scored 4 goals in Spezia's last 6 league games.
Last time they met both teams got on the scoresheet, but the match ended in a 2-2 draw.
Goals should be on the cards for Bologna in this one, given they have found the net, with at least 1 goal, against Spezia in their last 5 meetings together.
In the league, Bologna has a good track record when they host Spezia, getting the better of them in their last 2 home games.
Bologna manager Thiago Motta has some team selection issues to consider ahead of this match. Marko Arnautović (Foot), Kevin Bonifazi (Tendon), Lorenzo De Silvestri (Physical discomfort), Gary Medel (Muscle) and Nicola Sansone (Finger) are all currently out of contention for this game.
There is only really one injury concern for the Spezia manager Luca Gotti ahead of this clash, with Jeroen Zoet (Ligament) missing out, which gives Gotti a strong squad to pick his starting eleven from.
Bologna Playing at home | Spezia Playing away from home | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.4 | Goals scored | 0.4 |
| 0.9 | Goals conceded | 1.8 |
| 37' | Time first goal scored | 47' |
| 57' | Time first goal conceded | 35' |
| 2.4 | Yellow cards | 2.6 |
| 0.1 | Red cards | 0 |
| 4.2 | Subs used | 4.7 |
| 3-0 | Biggest victory | 2-1 |
| 2-1 | Biggest defeat | 4-0 |
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