Bologna FC 1909 vs Genoa CFC, Serie A 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Bologna FC 1909 vs Genoa CFC — Serie A at Stadio Renato Dell'Ara.
- Bologna FC 1909 38 games · 56 pts (2026/27)
- Genoa CFC 38 games · 41 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Luca Banti
- Referee Alessandro Lo Cicero
- Referee Giacomo Paganessi
- Referee Pasquale Capaldo
- Referee Francesco Forneau
- Referee Andrea Colombo (Italy)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Internazionale Milano | 38 | 87 |
| 2 | SSC Napoli | 38 | 76 |
| 3 | AS Roma | 38 | 73 |
| 4 | Como 1907 | 38 | 71 |
| 5 | AC Milan | 38 | 70 |
| 6 | Juventus FC | 38 | 69 |
| 7 | Atalanta BC | 38 | 59 |
| 8 | Bologna FC 1909 | 38 | 56 |
| 9 | SS Lazio | 38 | 54 |
| 10 | Udinese Calcio | 38 | 50 |
| 11 | US Sassuolo Calcio | 38 | 49 |
| 12 | Parma Calcio 1913 | 38 | 45 |
| 13 | Torino FC | 38 | 45 |
| 14 | Cagliari Calcio | 38 | 43 |
| 15 | ACF Fiorentina | 38 | 42 |
| 16 | Genoa CFC | 38 | 41 |
| 17 | US Lecce | 38 | 38 |
| 18 | US Cremonese | 38 | 34 |
| 19 | Hellas Verona FC | 38 | 21 |
| 20 | AC Pisa 1909 | 38 | 18 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Sep | Genoa CFC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 18 Sep | FC Internazionale Milano | A | 1–6 | L |
| 13 Sep | Hellas Verona FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Aug | Atalanta BC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 22 Aug | US Salernitana 1919 | H | 3–2 | W |
| 23 May | Juventus FC | H | 1–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Sep | Bologna FC 1909 | A | 2–2 | D |
| 18 Sep | ACF Fiorentina | H | 1–2 | L |
| 12 Sep | Cagliari Calcio | A | 3–2 | W |
| 29 Aug | SSC Napoli | H | 1–2 | L |
| 21 Aug | FC Internazionale Milano | A | 0–4 | L |
| 22 May | Cagliari Calcio | A | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Bologna FC 1909 | Genoa CFC | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #16 |
| 56 | Points | 41 |
| 38 | Played | 38 |
| 16 / 8 / 14 | W / D / L | 10 / 11 / 17 |
| 49 | Scored | 41 |
| 46 | Conceded | 51 |
| +3 | GD | -10 |
| 1.47 | PPG | 1.08 |
| 42% | Win % | 26% |
Key Stats
59%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (22 games)
H2H (22 games)
45%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Bologna FC 1909 are 8th (56 pts). Genoa CFC are 16th (41 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Bologna FC 1909 and Genoa CFC get this one started.
- 5' Mattia Destro has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 19 cards already picked up this season.
- 10' Italy international Nicolo Rovella has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 20' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 25' The energy levels are beginning to show. Sinisa Mihajlovic might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 30' Poor challenge from Nicolas Dominguez. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 35' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 40' Genoa CFC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 43' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Mohamed Salim Fares.
- 46' Valon Behrami gets the nod from Genoa CFC. He replaces Nicolo Rovella and will look to change the dynamic.
- 49' Aaron Hickey has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 49 minutes.
- 54' Over 54 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 55' Mattia Destro is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 56' A moment of madness from Mattia Destro on 56 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Genoa CFC will be frustrated.
- 58' The referee shows Bologna FC 1909 player a Yellow card on 58.
- 59' Manolo Portanova is ready to make an impact after coming on for Mohamed Salim Fares at the 59 minute mark.
- 60' The referee calls foul for Valon Behrami. He receives a Yellow card.
- 64' Musa Barrow makes way for Emanuel Vignato at the 64 minute mark. A tactical switch from Bologna FC 1909.
- 68' A tactical swap from Genoa CFC — Goran Pandev on, Hernani off on 68 minutes.
- 71' That is a Yellow card for Bologna FC 1909. Gary Medel will be fuming at that decision.
- 76' Bologna FC 1909 is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 80' Genoa CFC make a change. Mattia Bani trudges off to be replaced by Zinho Vanheusden on 80 minutes.
- 84' Genoa CFC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 85' GOAL! Marko Arnautovic fires home to make it 2-1!
- 89' Domenico Criscito is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 90' Poor challenge from Sinisa Mihajlovic. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Red card.
- The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.
Lineups
Bologna FC 1909 Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
-
99
Musa Barrow ↓ Emanuel Vignato 64'
- 28
- 7
- 32
- 29
- 21
- 4
- 17
- 8
-
3
Aaron Hickey ↓ Mitchell Dijks 80'
Bench
- 20
- 5
-
10
Nicola Sansone ↑ 80'
- 15
-
35
Mitchell Dijks ↑ 80'
- 19
-
55
Emanuel Vignato ↑ 64'
- 22
-
11
Andreas Skov Olsen ↑ 64'
- 74
- 2
- 6
Coach
Sinisa Mihajlovic
Genoa CFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 52
- 23
- 57
- 47
- 93
- 4
-
13
Mattia Bani ↓ Zinho Vanheusden 80'
-
33
Hernani ↓ Goran Pandev 68'
-
65
Nicolo Rovella ↓ Valon Behrami 46'
- 50
- 91
Bench
- 94
- 5
-
19
Goran Pandev ↑ 68'
-
11
Valon Behrami ↑ 46'
- 1
- 2
-
18
Paolo Ghiglione ↑ 80'
- 10
-
3
Zinho Vanheusden ↑ 80'
-
90
Manolo Portanova ↑ 59'
- 15
- 24
Coach
Davide Ballardini
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Vitinha | 2 |
| Domenico Criscito | 2 |
| Mattia Destro | 2 |
| Riccardo Orsolini | 2 |
| Andrea Pinamonti | 2 |
| Gianluca Scamacca | 2 |
| Lorenzo Venturino | 2 |
| Antonio Sanabria | 1 |
Head to Head
Bologna FC 1909 Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.51
Bologna FC 1909 xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.44
Genoa CFC xG
I would bet for:
Bologna FC 1909 or Genoa CFC 72% + Both teams to score 60%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.95
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 3.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
Bologna FC 1909 or Draw
66%
Draw or Genoa CFC
62%
Bologna FC 1909 or Genoa CFC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.3%
2 – 1
8.3%
1 – 2
7.9%
1 – 0
7%
0 – 0
7%
0 – 1
6.6%
2 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
5.9%
0 – 2
5.3%
3 – 1
4.2%
1 – 3
3.8%
3 – 2
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Bologna FC 1909
| Handicap | Bologna FC 1909 covers | Push | Genoa CFC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 12% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 19% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 18% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Bologna FC 1909 keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Genoa CFC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

