Bologna vs Como Preview: Team News & Prediction

Click here for today’s sports betting tips from our expert analysts!

Bologna have been surprisingly impressive once again this season despite their difficult summer last year with their next clash being against an entertaining Como side this week.

Kick-off date/time: Saturday 1st February, 2025: UK – 7:45pm / US ET – 2:45pm / US PT – 11:45am

How to watch on TV: UK – Not televised / US – Select matches will be televised on CBS Sports so it is worth checking their schedule

How to watch online: UK – OneFootball / US – Paramount+

Bologna Team News: Defensive issues

Bologna have a couple of defensive issues for this weekend’s visit of Como as Austria international defender Stefan Posch is out injured, whilst Jhon Lucumi is also a doubt due to illness. Switzerland international Michel Aebischer is also a doubt for this one.

Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Skorupski; Holm, Beukema, Casale, Lykogiannis; Freuler, Moro; Dominguez, Odgaard, Ndoye; Dallinga

Unavailable: Jhon Lucumi (Illness), Posch (Injured), Ferguson (Injured), Orsolini (Injured)

Questionable: Aebischer (Injured)

Como Team News: Busy January

Como have had a very busy January transfer window with the big money arrivals of Assane Diao and Maxence Caqueret as well as the signing of Dele Alli. They are dealing with a few key new injuries, though, such as Ignace Van der Brempt and Alessandro Gabrielloni.

Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Butez; Engelhardt, Dossena, Felipe Jack, Braunoder; Da Cunha, Maximo Perrone; Diao, Nico Paz, Fadera; Strefezza

Unavailable: Sergi Roberto (Injured), Van der Brempt (Injured), Gabrielloni (Injured)

Questionable: Kempf (Injured), Alberto Moreno (Injured), Alli (Fitness)

Bologna vs Como Prediction

Bologna, coached by Vincenzo Italiano, lost Thiago Motta as well as some key players last summer and naturally started the campaign quite slowly but they have been much-improved as the season has gone on. Their 1-1 draw with Sporting CP in the UEFA Champions League in midweek means they have suffered just one defeat in their last 13 matches across all competitions. Cesc Fabregas was extremely proud with his Como team despite a 2-1 defeat at home to title challenging Atalanta last weekend. They have been entertaining to watch this season with their 22 matches consisting of 63 goals in Serie A. Both teams scoring looks a good bet for this one at the Renato Dall’Ara.

Bologna vs Como Tip: Both teams to score