Genoa CFC vs Bologna FC 1909, Serie A 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Genoa CFC vs Bologna FC 1909 — Serie A .
- Genoa CFC 38 games · 41 pts (2026/27)
- Bologna FC 1909 38 games · 56 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Luca Banti
- Referee Marco Guida
- Referee Mauro Vivenzi
- Referee Tarcisio Villa
- Referee Niccolo Baroni
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sep | Bologna FC 1909 | H | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Sep | US Sassuolo Calcio | A | 3–5 | L |
| 26 Aug | Empoli FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 20 May | SPAL 2013 | H | 1–0 | W |
| 13 May | NEROCA FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 06 May | Udinese Calcio | H | 0–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sep | Genoa CFC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Sep | FC Internazionale Milano | H | 0–3 | L |
| 26 Aug | Frosinone Calcio | A | 0–0 | D |
| 19 Aug | SPAL 2013 | H | 0–1 | L |
| 20 May | Empoli FC | H | 5–1 | W |
| 13 May | AC Chievo Verona | A | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Genoa CFC | Bologna FC 1909 | |
|---|---|---|
| #16 | Position | #8 |
| 41 | Points | 56 |
| 38 | Played | 38 |
| 10 / 11 / 17 | W / D / L | 16 / 8 / 14 |
| 41 | Scored | 49 |
| 51 | Conceded | 46 |
| -10 | GD | +3 |
| 1.08 | PPG | 1.47 |
| 26% | Win % | 42% |
Key Stats
59%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (22 games)
H2H (22 games)
45%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Genoa CFC are 16th (41 pts). Bologna FC 1909 are 8th (56 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at as Genoa CFC face off against Bologna FC 1909 in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 2' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Mattia Destro on 2 minutes.
- 7' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 12' It looks like no one’s ball. Genoa CFC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 17' It is a cagey affair so far. Genoa CFC in their trying to find a way past Bologna FC 1909's compact .
- 22' Genoa CFC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Bologna FC 1909's shape.
- 27' A quiet spell here at . Genoa CFC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 32' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 37' Daniel Bessa has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 39' Mitchell Dijks picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 44' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 49' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Genoa CFC that had 418 games and scored 267 goals.
- 54' It’s high time Filippo Inzaghi made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 57' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Giancarlo Gonzalez.
- 58' The crowd applauds Oscar Hiljemark as he leaves the pitch. Darko Lazovic steps in for Genoa CFC.
- 61' A moment of madness from Blerim Dzemaili on 61 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Bologna FC 1909 will be frustrated.
- 62' Christian Kouame gets the nod from Genoa CFC. He replaces Goran Pandev and will look to change the dynamic.
- 65' Daniel Bessa has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 65.
- 68' Bologna FC 1909 ring the changes. Andrea Poli has done his job and it is now time for Mattias Svanberg to step up.
- 69' What composure from Krzysztof Piatek! The Poland international strokes it home. 1-0.
- 70' A tactical swap from Bologna FC 1909 — Riccardo Orsolini on, Giancarlo Gonzalez off on 70 minutes.
- 75' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 79' The Bologna FC 1909 manager makes a substitution. Mattia Destro departs to be replaced by Federico Santander.
- 84' Bologna FC 1909 is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 89' Davide Biraschi has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 90' Bologna FC 1909 receives a Red card for a hard tackle on 90.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Bologna FC 1909.
Lineups
Genoa CFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 2
- 24
-
88
Oscar Hiljemark ↓ Darko Lazovic 58'
-
19
Goran Pandev ↓ Christian Kouame 62'
- 1
- 8
-
15
Luca Mazzitelli ↓ Pedro Pereira 79'
- 9
- 3
- 4
Bench
- 87
-
32
Pedro Pereira ↑ 79'
-
22
Darko Lazovic ↑ 58'
- 40
- 10
- 45
-
11
Christian Kouame ↑ 62'
- 97
- 26
- 18
- 25
- 33
Coach
Davide Ballardini
Bologna FC 1909 Lineups
Starting XI
- 28
- 5
- 4
- 3
-
16
Andrea Poli ↓ Mattias Svanberg 68'
- 31
- 22
- 23
- 14
- 30
- 35
Bench
- 91
- 1
- 29
- 15
- 11
- 8
- 19
-
7
Riccardo Orsolini ↑ 70'
- 25
- 33
-
32
Mattias Svanberg ↑ 68'
-
9
Federico Santander ↑ 79'
Coach
Filippo Inzaghi
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 |
| Adama Soumaoro | 1 |
Head to Head
Genoa CFC Form
Bologna FC 1909 Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.14
Genoa CFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.03
Bologna FC 1909 xG
I would bet for:
Genoa CFC or Draw 73% + Under 2.5 goals 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Genoa CFC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.17
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 2.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 3.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Genoa CFC or Draw
73%
Draw or Bologna FC 1909
56%
Genoa CFC or Bologna FC 1909
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.4%
0 – 0
13.8%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
10.5%
2 – 1
7.4%
2 – 0
7.2%
1 – 2
6.7%
0 – 2
5.8%
2 – 2
3.9%
3 – 1
2.9%
3 – 0
2.7%
1 – 3
2.3%
Asian Handicap — Genoa CFC
| Handicap | Genoa CFC covers | Push | Bologna FC 1909 covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 11% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 21% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 19% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Genoa CFC keeps clean sheet
36%
✗
Bologna FC 1909 keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

