The pressure will be on the defending Italian champions this weekend, as they look to end a two-game winless run in Serie A. Bologna will have home field advantage as they look to extend their unbeaten streak to four matches in the top flight.
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It has been a below par start to the season for the defending champions, as Napoli already have ground to make up on the team at the top of the standings. The Italian giants have won just two of their opening four matches this term, and they come into this fixture having failed to win in their previous two matches in the competition.
A return to winning ways will be required this weekend for the visitors, but they will likely need to address their defensive issues to achieve that. The champions have already allowed five goals in the competition this season, which includes the two that they allowed in a recent 2-2 draw against Genoa. However, confidence would have been taken from their fine Champions League win against Braga in midweek.
Bologna could end the weekend above their rivals if they are able to claim maximum points on Sunday. The Italian club are unbeaten in their previous three matches after losing on the opening day. However, they have been held to draws in two of their matches over that period.
Draws have been a recurring issue for Bologna in recent months, as only Salernitana have been held more regularly in 2023. That is mirrored by the fact that Bologna have been held to draws in ten of their 27 matches in the Italian top flight. But, they are unbeaten in eight of their last nine with home field advantage.
Bologna vs Napoli Head to Head
Napoli have scored more goals against Bologna than any other side in Serie A history. Overall, they have recorded 49 wins in the 128 previous meetings, with Bologna landing 41 victories over the same period. The previous match between the sides ended in a 2-2 draw in May.
Bologna vs Napoli Prediction
Napoli are yet to hit top gear in Serie A this term, and this could be a good time to come up against the Italian champions. Draws have been a common result for Bologna throughout 2023, and it could be a popular betting angle this weekend based on the fact that they have lost just once in their last nine home matches.
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