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Bologna vs Monza: lineups

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Bologna 11 · 11 points
Monza 16 · 7 points

Predicted lineups Bologna vs Monza

Bologna 3-4-3
1 Skorupski
3 Theate
16 Casale
36 Darmian or Vitík
33 Miranda
19 Ferguson
4 Pobega
20 Zortea
11 Mbangula or Cambiaghi
21 Odgaard
10 Bernardeschi

Predicted lineup for Bologna: Skorupski, Theate, Casale, Darmian, Miranda, Ferguson, Pobega, Zortea, Mbangula, Odgaard, Bernardeschi

Monza 3-4-2-1
1 Törnqvist
44 Carboni
3 Lucchesi
2 Goglichidze
7 Mangas
14 Akinsanmiro
8 Ondoa
19 Birindelli
46 Robinson
47 Mota or Ngonge
9 Varela

Predicted lineup for Monza: Törnqvist, Carboni, Lucchesi, Goglichidze, Mangas, Akinsanmiro, Ondoa, Birindelli, Robinson, Mota, Varela

Bologna

Riccardo Orsolini's return to Bologna's matchday squad gives Raffaele Palladino another attacking option, although a place on the bench looks more likely than an immediate start. Samuel Mbangula has made the selection particularly difficult after scoring three times in Wednesday's 4-2 victory away to Milan.

Palladino admitted on Friday that he is considering changes after a demanding midweek match. Juan Miranda is expected to return on the left, while Mbangula and Nicolò Cambiaghi are competing for a starting role further forward. Jens Odgaard remains the likely centre-forward, with Artem Dovbyk available but, according to his coach, not yet ready to play a full ninety minutes. At the back, Matteo Darmian, Nicolò Casale and Arthur Theate offer continuity, although the manager has left open the possibility of rotation.

Monza

Gustavo Varela scored his eighth league goal of the season against Napoli on Wednesday, but Monza still suffered a 4-1 defeat. Ivan Jurić is expected to retain the striker as his attacking focal point, with Jay Robinson in support. Dany Mota looks the leading candidate for the other attacking-midfield position, although Cyril Ngonge remains an alternative.

With Michael Folorunsho and Matteo Pessina unavailable, Ebenezer Akinsanmiro and Manga Foe Ondoa are favoured to play in central midfield. Samuele Birindelli and Ricardo Mangas should continue as wing-backs. Changes are also possible in the back three: Andrea Carboni came off the bench against Napoli after starting at Torino, and he is expected to return alongside Saba Goglichidze and Lorenzo Lucchesi. That would reunite the defensive trio Jurić selected in the previous league match.

Injuries and suspensions

Bologna

  • Emil Holm Thigh injury Unavailable
  • Jay Enem Achilles tendon injury Unavailable
  • Lorenzo De Silvestri Muscle injury Unavailable
  • Roberto Piccoli Hamstring injury Unavailable

Monza

  • Jan Ziółkowski Foot injury Unavailable
  • Michael Folorunsho Coach’s decision Unavailable
  • Matteo Pessina Knee injury Unavailable
  • Yvan Maye Muscle injury Unavailable

Which English players could feature in Bologna vs Monza?

2 players
  • Jay Robinson Monza Starting
  • Omari Forson Monza Doubtful Started 3 of 9 matches.

Players to watch

The five players from each team with the most combined goals and assists this season.

All stats

Bologna

  1. Samuel Mbangula 3 goals 0 assists
  2. Federico Bernardeschi 2 goals 0 assists
  3. Juan Miranda 0 goals 4 assists
  4. Nicolò Cambiaghi 0 goals 2 assists
  5. Tommaso Pobega 1 goals 0 assists

Monza

  1. Gustavo Varela 8 goals 1 assists
  2. Jay Robinson 2 goals 1 assists
  3. Ricardo Mangas 1 goals 2 assists
  4. Samuele Birindelli 0 goals 2 assists
  5. Eddy Kouadio 1 goals 0 assists

Playing time and form

Who has played the most in recent weeks, and how have they performed?

Bologna

Player Starts Min. Form
Lewis Ferguson 5/5 455 solid
Nadir Zortea 5/5 429 mixed
Tommaso Pobega 5/5 395 solid
Juan Miranda 4/5 372 solid
Łukasz Skorupski 4/4 365 mixed
Nicolò Casale 4/4 349 solid
Nicolò Cambiaghi 4/5 336 solid
Matteo Darmian 4/4 323 mixed

Monza

Player Starts Min. Form
Noel Törnqvist 5/5 456 solid
Samuele Birindelli 5/5 453 mixed
Gustavo Varela 5/5 447 excellent
Ricardo Mangas 5/5 396 mixed
Andrea Carboni 4/5 360 mixed
Ebenezer Akinsanmiro 4/5 347 mixed
Jay Robinson 4/4 317 solid
Manga Ondoa 3/5 298 mixed

Pre-match prediction

Pre-match goals forecast
1.42 1.49
  • Predicted goals3.5
  • Both teams to score88%
  • Over 2.5 goals65%
  • Corners9.7

Team comparison

BOL home Per match MON away
0.50 Points 0.20
1.00 Goals for 1.40
1.75 Goals against 2.80
1.42 xG for 1.49
1.47 xG against 1.42
5.3 Corners 4.4
LDDL Home and away form LDLLL

Bologna vs Monza: head-to-head record

7 previous meetings
4 Bologna 2 draws 1 Monza
  • Goals per match2.14
  • Both teams scored43%
  • Over 2.5 goals57%
  • Jan 2025 Bologna 3 - 1 Monza
  • Dec 2024 Bologna 4 - 0 Monza
  • Sep 2024 Monza 1 - 2 Bologna
  • Apr 2024 Bologna 0 - 0 Monza
  • Sep 2023 Monza 0 - 0 Bologna
  • Feb 2023 Bologna 0 - 1 Monza
  • Oct 2022 Monza 1 - 2 Bologna

Frequently asked questions

When will the lineup for Bologna vs Monza be announced?

Predicted lineups will appear on this page a few days before the match. Confirmed teams usually follow around an hour before kick-off, scheduled for .

Who is unavailable for Bologna against Monza?

Bologna are without Emil Holm (thigh injury), Jay Enem (achilles tendon injury), Lorenzo De Silvestri (muscle injury) and Roberto Piccoli (hamstring injury).

Who is unavailable for Monza against Bologna?

Monza are without Jan Ziółkowski (foot injury), Michael Folorunsho (coach’s decision), Matteo Pessina (knee injury) and Yvan Maye (muscle injury).

What formation do Bologna play?

Bologna have used a 3-4-3 in 3 of their last 5 matches. In their last match, they played a 3-4-3.

What formation do Monza play?

Monza have used a 3-4-2-1 formation in their last 5 matches under Juric.

How did the last meeting between Bologna and Monza finish?

On 18 January 2025, Bologna vs Monza finished 3-1.

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