Bologna vs Genoa: Prediction, Head-to-Head, Odds & Stats (Sat, 20 Sep '25)

This anticipated Serie A fixture is set to occur at the Renato Dall'Ara Stadium in Italy on Saturday, 20th September 2025, local time. A close examination of the past three direct encounters reveals an advantage for Genoa, who have secured two victories, while Bologna has yet to claim a win, with one of the matches ending in a draw. The latest clash on 24th May 2025 saw Genoa triumph as the visiting team with a 3-1 scoreline.

As they approach this game, Bologna is coming off a narrow 0-1 defeat to Milan, whereas Genoa managed a 1-1 draw against Como. When analyzing current league standings, Bologna occupies the 13th position, with Genoa trailing slightly in 15th.

Player performance insights:

For Bologna, Riccardo Orsolini emerges as a pivotal player, being the leading scorer thus far with one goal. Notably, Orsolini possesses a player rating of 7.17, followed by Nikola Moro with a 7.1 and Torbjørn Heggem at 7.05. On Genoa’s side, Aarón Martín stands out with a top rating of 7.27, while Caleb Ekuban and Brooke Norton-Cuffy both hold a score of 7.1.

Earlier this season, Bologna's average possession percentage was recorded at 48.67%, slightly lower in comparison to Genoa's 50%. For those interested in predicting corner counts, Bologna has averaged five corners per match, whereas Genoa’s average stands at 4.67. Disciplinary records show Bologna receiving seven yellow cards but no reds, with no penalties conceded. Genoa has been issued five yellow cards, also managing to avoid reds and penalty concessions.

An analysis of the current form and streaks is crucial for drawing conclusions about the likely outcome. Considering the head-to-head history and recent form, Genoa appears to be in the stronger position to emerge victorious.