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Liverpool vs Bologna Prediction: Anfield hosts Champions League tie

Here is our prediction and preview for the upcoming UEFA Champions League game between Liverpool and Bologna this week.

 
10:23am on Tuesday 1st October 2024
By
Jake Skudder

Liverpool and Bologna face off at Anfield in the second matchday of the Champions League group stage. With Liverpool coming off a win over AC Milan and Bologna drawing with Shakhtar Donetsk, this match promises to deliver excitement.

Liverpool Recent Form

Liverpool are in scintillating form, winning their last four matches in all competitions, including a 3-1 comeback victory over AC Milan.

The Reds have been dominant, especially at home, where they’ve won their last 10 European group stage games at Anfield.

Injury and Team News

Liverpool are monitoring Andy Robertson, who limped off with an injury during the weekend.

Harvey Elliott remains out with a foot injury, but Darwin Nunez could return after illness. Mohamed Salah will be chasing a historic fifth consecutive goal (per season) in the Champions League tonight.

Last Liverpool Lineup

Here is how Liverpool lined up in their last match:

Bologna Recent Form

Bologna have had a mixed run, with only one win in their last seven matches. They managed a goalless draw against Shakhtar in their Champions League opener but are currently struggling to replicate last season's success.

Injury and Team News

Bologna are missing Lewis Ferguson (ACL) and two midfielders, Tommaso Pobega and Oussama El Azzouzi, who are recovering from knee injuries.

Jhon Lucumi is available despite a red card in Serie A, but Santiago Castro’s fitness is uncertain.

Last Bologna Lineup

Here is how Bologna lined up in their last match:

Liverpool Player to Watch

Mohamed Salah – The Egyptian forward is on the brink of making Liverpool history by scoring in five consecutive Champions League games at Anfield.

32 yrs - W, AM (R) - Liverpool
94 
Defending
Creative
Passing
Attacking
Shooting
Decisive
Aerials
Physical
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533
Played matches
6
4
4
Shots P90
3.38
Shots On target P90
2.36
Successful passing %
76%
Final third passes P90
18.41

Bologna Player to Watch

Thijs Dallinga – The summer signing will lead Bologna’s attack in search of his first goal contribution in a challenging match at Anfield.

24 yrs - S (C) - Bologna
75 
Defending
Creative
Passing
Attacking
Shooting
Decisive
Aerials
Physical
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116
Played matches
4
0
0
Shots P90
2.33
Shots On target P90
0.78
Successful passing %
83%
Final third passes P90
10.86

Prediction

With Liverpool in formidable home form and Bologna struggling to regain their spark, expect a dominant performance from the Reds.

Our Prediction: Liverpool 3-0 Bologna

Betting Tips

Tip 1

Liverpool to win to nil.

Tip 2

Mohamed Salah to score anytime.

Tip 3

Over 2.5 goals in the match.

Recent Ratings

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Bologna
  Average Match Rating  
6.9
  Home  
6.7
6.7
  Away  
6.4
6.8
  Total  
6.5

Match statistics

Liverpool
Statistics
Bologna
Games Played
20
20
 
Results
 
Wins
13
7
Draws
3
10
Losses
4
3
 
Goals Scoring
 
Goals Scored
42
24
Goals Per Game
2.10
1.20
More > 2.5 Goals
13
7
More > 3 Goals
8
3
Scored First in a Match
12
10
Scored Both Halves
11
5
Won More > 1 Goal
10
4
 
Other
 
Goals Conceded
22
18
Did Not Score
4
7
Both Teams Scored
10
9
Kept Clean Sheet
6
8
Won Without Conceding
6
4
Games Played
20
20
 
Possession
 
Touches
798
717
Possession
63
59
Passes
605
537
 
Attacking
 
Total Shots
21
13
Shots on Target
7.90
4.15
Goals out of Shots
0.11
0.10
Crosses
21
16
Offsides
3.19
1.89
Penalties
0.15
0.10
 
Defensive
 
Clean Sheets
0.30
0.40
Tackles Won
10.00
11
Clearances
13
15
Interceptions
7.63
6.15
Own Goals
0.10
0.05
Aerials Won
13
13
Total Shots Conceded
9.90
10
Shots on Target Conceded
4.10
3.26
Goals out of Shots Conceded
0.11
0.10
 
Discipline
 
Fouls
12
13
Yellow Cards
1.55
1.70
Red Cards
0.00
0.05

Injuries

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