The Rossoblu have been enjoying a great run of form and hope to continue it against the Zebrette, the Bianconeri have been inconsistent in their recent performances.
Bologna will take on Udinese in matchday 25 encounter of the season at Stadio Dall’Ara on Sunday, February 26 at 19.45 (GMT).
The home side come on into this game on the back of an impressive victory against Fiorentina in the midweek. http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alessandro-c4710 Diamanti and Gaston Ramirez scored in the first-half to seal the victory for the Rossoblu.
Udinese got back to winning ways with a UEFA Europa League win over PAOK recently. According to the Zebrette boss, the win was their best away performance under Francesco Guidolin.
Bologna
The Felsinei have been in great run of form of late, and have remained unbeaten in the last six matches in the Serie A. Their most impressive victories have come in their last two matches, with wins over
Fiorentina and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Inter-c39567 Milan.
This run has resulted in Bologna moving seven points clear off the relegation zone. In their last three matches, the Rossoblu have scored five goals, and have kept clean sheets in all the games.
Udinese
The Bianconeri have been in an indifferent form of late, registering only one victory in their last five matches. The emphatic win over PAOK would certainly have instilled great confidence in the Udine based
club.
Francesco Guidolin will be hopeful of returning to winning ways in the Serie A in their pursuit of finishing among the top three. Currently, Udinese are level on points with http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Lazio-c39775, who are placed 4th
in the table.
Team News
Bologna
Stefano Pioli will be without the services of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Simone-Loria-c33589 and Henry Gimanez, as both players have been ruled out due to injury. Apart from the injury worries, the host’s will have to contend with the suspension
of Alessandro Diamanti.
Probable starting eleven: Gillet, Raggi, Portanova, Antonsson, Garis, Perez, Mudingayi, Morleo, Taider, Ramirez, Di Vaio.
Udinese
Guidolin has a long list of injuries to contend with. http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Giampiero-Pinzi-c14804
and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Almen-Abdi-c5240 complete the list of casualties for Udinese.
However, there is some positive news on the injury front, as influential striker, Antonio Di Natale, has recovered from an injury to play in the game.
Probably starting eleven: Handanovic, Benatia, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Danilo-c10159, Domizzi, Basta, Fernandes, Pazienza, Asamoah, Armero, Di Natale, Floro Flores.
Players to watch:
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Marco-Di-Vaio-c23689 (Bologna)
The striker has been in great form, scoring regularly for the Rossoblu. Moreover, Di Vaio has a great goal-scoring record against Udinese, having scored nine goals against the Zebrette throughout his career.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Antonio-Di-Natale-c6306 (Udinese)
The Italian international’s return from injury will certainly boost the Bianconeri, given his performances for the club in the recent seasons. After picking up the golden boot award for two consecutive seasons,
the veteran striker is set to complete his hat-trick, as he is once again leading the charts in the ongoing campaign.
Prediction:
Bologna have been a resurgent side, thanks in part to Di Vaio’s endeavours in front of the goal. Pioli’s men understand that a victory would catapult them into mid-table. However, Guidolin will be asking
nothing less than a victory from his players. It will be a cagey affair with both teams sharing the spoils. Verdict: 1-1
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