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Genoa CFC vs Bologna FC 1909, Serie A 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Serie A · 2020-21
Genoa CFC
2 – 0
Full Time
Bologna FC 1909
Sat 9 Jan 2021 · 17:00 UTC Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris HT 45' · FT 45+4'
Ivan Radovanovic 66' Y
Paolo Ghiglione 87' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Genoa CFC vs Bologna FC 1909 — Serie A at Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris.

Match Details

  • Referee Daniele Doveri
  • Referee Alberto Santoro
  • Referee Dario Cecconi
  • Referee Luigi Lanotte
3 games this season 🟨 1.3/game ⚽ 3.7 goals/game

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

10
7
5
Genoa CFC 22 games · Avg 2.5 goals Bologna FC 1909
Last 5 meetings
2021-01-09 Genoa CFC 2–0 Bologna FC 1909 2020-02-15 Bologna FC 1909 0–3 Genoa CFC 2019-09-25 Genoa CFC 0–0 Bologna FC 1909 2019-02-10 Bologna FC 1909 1–1 Genoa CFC 2018-09-16 Genoa CFC 1–0 Bologna FC 1909

Recent Form

Genoa CFC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
09 Jan Bologna FC 1909 H 2–0 W
06 Jan US Sassuolo Calcio A 1–2 L
03 Jan SS Lazio H 1–1 D
23 Dec Spezia Calcio A 2–1 W
20 Dec Benevento Calcio A 0–2 L
16 Dec AC Milan H 2–2 D
Bologna FC 1909
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
09 Jan Genoa CFC A 0–2 L
06 Jan Udinese Calcio H 2–2 D
03 Jan ACF Fiorentina A 0–0 D
23 Dec Atalanta BC H 2–2 D
20 Dec Torino FC A 1–1 D
16 Dec Spezia Calcio A 2–2 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)
45% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Genoa CFC are 16th (41 pts). Bologna FC 1909 are 8th (56 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Genoa CFC and Bologna FC 1909 is underway.
  • 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 10' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 15' The travelling Bologna FC 1909 supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 20' The 24-year-old Aaron Hickey has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 25' Over 25 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 30' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Genoa CFC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 35' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Domenico Criscito made 418 appearances and scored 19 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 40' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Bologna FC 1909 needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 44' What composure from Miha Zajc! The Slovenia international strokes it home. 1-0.
  • 46' The whistle greets Domenico Criscito as he departs to be replaced by Paolo Ghiglione.
  • 51' Genoa CFC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 55' Mattia Destro is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 60' It is a substitution in Bologna FC 1909 team. Aaron Hickey is replaced by Mitchell Dijks on 60 minute.
  • 65' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 66' Controversy at the stadium! Ivan Radovanovic argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 71' Supporters expect more eagerness from Valon Behrami, as he is very good at scoring at Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 74' The Bologna FC 1909 bench stirs into life. Riccardo Orsolini is withdrawn and Andreas Skov Olsen gets his opportunity.
  • 79' Genoa CFC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Bologna FC 1909 backline.
  • 81' Marko Pjaca has so much to prove this time. He replaces Eldor Shomurodov on 81 minute.
  • 82' Simone Rabbi is ready to make an impact after coming on for Rodrigo Palacio at the 82 minute mark.
  • 86' Time for substitution for Genoa CFC. Mattia Destro is replaced by Filippo Melegoni.
  • 87' Genoa CFC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 87.
  • The final score is 2-0.

Lineups

Genoa CFC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Davide Ballardini

Bologna FC 1909 Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Sinisa Mihajlovic

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Vitinha 2
Domenico Criscito 2
Mattia Destro 2
Riccardo Orsolini 2
Andrea Pinamonti 2
Gianluca Scamacca 2
Lorenzo Venturino 2
Mattia Destro 1

Head to Head

2021-01-09 Genoa CFC 2–0 Bologna FC 1909 2020-02-15 Bologna FC 1909 0–3 Genoa CFC 2019-09-25 Genoa CFC 0–0 Bologna FC 1909 2019-02-10 Bologna FC 1909 1–1 Genoa CFC 2018-09-16 Genoa CFC 1–0 Bologna FC 1909

Genoa CFC Form

2021-01-09 Genoa CFC 2–0 Bologna FC 1909 W 2021-01-06 US Sassuolo Calcio 2–1 Genoa CFC L 2021-01-03 Genoa CFC 1–1 SS Lazio D 2020-12-23 Spezia Calcio 1–2 Genoa CFC W 2020-12-20 Benevento Calcio 2–0 Genoa CFC L 2020-12-16 Genoa CFC 2–2 AC Milan D

Bologna FC 1909 Form

2021-01-09 Genoa CFC 2–0 Bologna FC 1909 L 2021-01-06 Bologna FC 1909 2–2 Udinese Calcio D 2021-01-03 ACF Fiorentina 0–0 Bologna FC 1909 D 2020-12-23 Bologna FC 1909 2–2 Atalanta BC D 2020-12-20 Torino FC 1–1 Bologna FC 1909 D 2020-12-16 Spezia Calcio 2–2 Bologna FC 1909 D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.37 Genoa CFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.93 Bologna FC 1909 xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 60%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Genoa CFC49% Draw28% Bologna FC 190923%
Actual: Genoa CFC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes46% 0% No54%
Avg goals/match: 2.3
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 88%
12%
± 1.5 67%
33%
± 2.5 40%
60%
± 3.5 21%
79%
± 4.5 9%
91%

Double Chance

Genoa CFC or Draw
77%
Draw or Bologna FC 1909
51%
Genoa CFC or Bologna FC 1909
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Genoa CFC31% Draw51% Bologna FC 190918%
Actual: Genoa CFC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.7%
1 – 0
12.6%
0 – 0
12.2%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
8.5%
0 – 1
8.1%
1 – 2
5.7%
0 – 2
4.2%
3 – 0
4.1%
2 – 2
4%
3 – 1
3.9%
3 – 2
1.9%

Asian Handicap — Genoa CFC

Handicap Genoa CFC covers Push Bologna FC 1909 covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 14% 78%
-1.5 22% — 78%
-1 22% 23% 55%
-0.5 45% — 55%
+0.5 76% — 24%
+1 76% 15% 9%
+1.5 91% — 9%
+2 91% 6% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Genoa CFC keeps clean sheet
40% ✗
Bologna FC 1909 keeps clean sheet
26% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.