Bologna are on the cusp of qualifying for the Champions League for the first time and will fancy themselves to claim all three points versus lowly Udinese on Sunday.
Thiago Motta's side are fourth in the table currently and no matter how results go this weekend they will retain that spot as Roma are four points adrift in fifth.
Udinese recently appointed World Cup winner Fabio Cannavaro to try and catalyse a good run of form to help them escape relegation.
Current Form
Bologna's current form
Bologna are unbeaten in five matches, winning three of those in Serie A.
Last time out, they recorded probably their most important win of the campaign as they beat Champions League qualification rivals 3-1 at the Stadio Olimpico.
Only league leaders Inter have lost less games than Bologna this season.
Udinese's current form
Udinese's preparations for this game have been highly unusual as on Thursday they had to play an 18-minute match against Roma.
The first 72 minutes of the game were played two weeks ago, but that game was suspended after Evan Ndicka collapsed on the pitch.
Play recommenced on Thursday and Roma won 2-1. Ndicka was later diagnosed with a collapsed lung, but thankfully no cardiac issues.
Udinese have just four victories to their name this season.
Bologna vs Udinese Team News
Bologna will be without influential midfielder Lewis Ferguson, who is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering a cruciate ligament injury. He'll miss the Euros with Scotland.
Jens Odgaard and Adama Soumaoro are injured, too, though Sam Beukema is on the cusp of a return.
Sandi Lovric, Florian Thauvin, Lautaro Giannetti and Enzo Ebosse are all out for Udinese.
Key player - Bologna
Joshua Zirkzee is Bologna's top scorer this season and is reportedly attracting the interest of Arsenal.
Key player - Udinese
The performances of Walace will be key to Udinese's survival this season.
Scoreline Prediction
Bologna will have too much for Udinese and will continue their march to the Champions League.
FAQs
What was the score the last time Bologna played Udinese? In December, Udinese recorded a rare Serie A win, defeating Bologna 3-0 at home.
What is Bologna's next match? After Udinese, Bologna face Torino.
What is Udinese's next match? After Bologna, Udinese face Napoli.
Who is Bologna's top scorer? Joshua Zirkzee has scored 11 Serie A goals this season.
Who is Udinese's top scorer? Lorenzo Lucca has scored seven Serie A goals this season.
