Bologna will look to build on their impressive recent form when they host Hellas Verona at the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara on Friday night. The Rossoblù currently occupy a surprising fourth place in Serie A, while their opponents languish in 18th, desperately seeking points to avoid relegation.
A four-game winning streak in February has propelled Bologna back into the thick of the Champions League race, reviving their previously faltering season.
Concerns arose after a five-game winless run followed the Christmas break, with coach Motta’s side picking up just one point against newly promoted duo Genoa and Cagliari. However, February has seen a remarkable turnaround.
Arguably their most impressive result came last weekend, claiming a dramatic 2-1 victory at the Stadio Olimpico against Lazio, just days after their historic midweek win over Bayern Munich. This followed triumphs over Fiorentina and comfortable four-goal wins against Sassuolo and Lecce.
Currently level on points with Atalanta, Bologna sit one game behind Gasperini’s men, who themselves are in scintillating form. However, Atalanta boasts a superior goal difference.
Bologna possible starting lineup:
Skorupski; Posch, Beukema, Lucumi, Kristiansen; El Azzouzi, Ferguson, Freuler; Orsolini, Zirkzee, Saelemaekers
Hellas Verona possible starting lineup:
Montipo; Tchatchoua, Magnani, Dawidowicz, Cabal; Duda, Daniel Silva, Suslov; Folorunsho, Noslin, Lazovic