Match Preview
A fascinating Serie A encounter is on the cards as high-flying Bologna host title-chasing Napoli at the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara. Both teams have started the season in scintillating form, positioning this match as a crucial six-pointer in the race for European places. Bologna, enjoying a superb campaign, will look to leverage their home advantage against a Napoli side that has established itself as a genuine contender for the Scudetto. Expect a tactical and intense battle between two of the league’s most impressive teams.
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Current League Standings
The league table paints a picture of two remarkably well-matched sides. As of Matchday 11, the stats are incredibly telling:
- SSC Napoli: Currently sitting in 2nd place with 22 points from 10 games, boasting a record of 7 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses.
- Bologna FC 1909: Hot on their heels in 6th place with 18 points from 10 games, with a record of 5 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses.
Most astoundingly, both clubs have an identical record for goals scored and conceded. Both have found the net 16 times and have only let in 8 goals, resulting in an identical goal difference of +8. This statistical parity underscores just how evenly matched these teams are this season.
| Pos | Team | Pl | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AC Milan | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 22 |
| 2 | SSC Napoli | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 22 |
| 3 | FC Internazionale Milano | 10 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 21 |
| 4 | AS Roma | 10 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 21 |
| 5 | Juventus FC | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 19 |
| 6 | Bologna FC 1909 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 18 |
| 7 | Como 1907 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 18 |
| 8 | SS Lazio | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 15 |
| 9 | Udinese Calcio | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | -3 | 15 |
| 10 | US Cremonese | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | -1 | 14 |
| 11 | Torino FC | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | -6 | 14 |
| 12 | Atalanta BC | 10 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 13 |
| 13 | US Sassuolo Calcio | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | -1 | 13 |
| 14 | Cagliari Calcio | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | -5 | 10 |
| 15 | US Lecce | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | -6 | 10 |
| 16 | AC Pisa 1909 | 11 | 1 | 6 | 4 | -6 | 9 |
| 17 | Parma Calcio 1913 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 5 | -7 | 8 |
| 18 | Genoa CFC | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | -8 | 6 |
| 19 | Hellas Verona FC | 11 | 0 | 6 | 5 | -10 | 6 |
| 20 | ACF Fiorentina | 10 | 0 | 4 | 6 | -9 | 4 |
Head-to-Head Analysis
Historically, fixtures between Bologna and Napoli have been competitive affairs. Over their last 15 meetings, a total of 45 goals have been scored, averaging a healthy 3.0 goals per game, suggesting that entertainment is usually on the menu. While both sides have traded blows over the years, a significant number of their recent encounters have ended in draws, highlighting their inability to get the better of one another on a consistent basis. This trend could very well continue given their current form.
Our Prediction
This is one of the toughest matches to call this weekend. Napoli’s title aspirations and slightly better win record make them marginal favourites. However, Bologna’s excellent start to the season and strong home form cannot be ignored. The most compelling evidence comes directly from the league table; it is almost unprecedented for two teams at this stage of the season to have identical goals for, goals against, and goal difference. This points towards two teams that are performing at an almost equal level, both defensively sound and dangerous in attack. Therefore, the value lies in them cancelling each other out in a hard-fought contest.
Given the incredible statistical parity between these two in-form sides, a stalemate seems the most probable result.
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