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2024/25 Italian Serie A
Matchday 18
Bologna FC v Hellas Verona
Stadio Renato Dall'Ara
Bologna, Italy
Monday, 30 December 2024
Kick-off is at 21h45
Bologna FC will be targeting nothing but a win when they meet Hellas Verona in
Serie A encounter at the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara on 30 December.
Current Form
The Greyhounds emerged as 2-1 winners over Torino FC away on 21 December as they extended their unbeaten run to four matches in the Italian top-flight.
Bologna are also unbeaten in their last 11 home matches in this competition having recorded seven draws and four wins at the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara.
Meanwhile, Verona suffered a 1-0 defeat to AC Milan at home on 20 December and it was their second defeat in their last three Serie A matches.
The Yellow and Blues defeated Parma Calcio in their last away match in this competition and the win ended their six-match winless run on the road.
Team News
Bologna have no suspension worries, but Nicolò Cambiaghi, Oussama El Azzouzi, Dan Ndoye and Michel Aebischer are all on the club's injury list.
Meanwhile, Mathis Lambourde, Abdou Harroui, Juan Manuel Cruz and Martin Frese Martin Frese are currently on Verona's injury list, but the club has no suspension concerns.
Quotes
"We wanted to add more points and stay close to the top teams in the standings, and we succeeded," Bologna manager Vincenzo Italiano said after his side's win over Torino.
"The first half was a bit flat but we played a second half of great depth; I am really happy with the way my guys are working. I’m sorry for Santiago (Castro) because today he suffered a bit from missing the penalty.
"But he has to stay calm, and today we will celebrate Thijs, who deserved the first goal.’
Head-to-Head
Bologna secured a 2-0 win over Verona in their last league meeting which was played on 23 February at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara.
As a result, Greyhounds are undefeated in their last two league matches against the Yellow and Blues having recorded one win and one draw.
Serie A matchday 18 fixtures
Saturday, 28 December
16:00 - Empoli FC v Genoa CFC
16:00 - Parma Calcio v AC Monza
19:00 - Cagliari FC v Inter Milan
21:45 - SS Lazio v Atalanta BC
Sunday, 29 December
13:30 - Udinese Calcio v Torino FC
16:00 - SSC Napoli v Venezia FC
19:00 - Juventus FC v ACF Fiorentina
21:45 - AC Milan v AS Roma
Monday, 30 December
19:30 - Como 1907 v US Lecce
21:45 - Bologna FC v Hellas Verona
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