Torino vs Bologna Prediction 3 May 2024

In the 35th round of the Italian Serie A, Torino and Bologna will compete for the precious three points. The “Olympic” will host one of the main sensations of the current season. Not so long ago, Bologna was firmly in the middle of the league table, but now it is in fourth place and has a huge chance to qualify for the Champions League for the first time in 60 years.

Losses

Torino has some minor problems with the lineup. Besides the fact that midfielder Schuurs has been in the infirmary for half a year, this spring defender Gigi and midfielder Gineitis have also joined the list of injuries. In the match against Inter, midfielder Tamez received a red card, so he will not be able to help Torino in this game.

As for Bologna's recent losses, it's worth noting the absence due to injury of midfielder Ferguson, who has been very beneficial for the team. Defender Sumaro is also in the infirmary, but the Frenchman has been there for quite a while. However, what could affect the outcome is the suspension of defender Bektas, received in the last round.

Head-to-head 

In the confrontation between Torino and Bologna, a serious influence of the home arena on the outcome of the game has been noticed. In the last 9 meetings, those who were guests did not win any games.

If we look at the previous 10 head-to-head meetings, we see total equality: 3 wins for Torino, 3 wins for Bologna, and 4 draws. Moreover, it is noticeable that there is low scoring, with more than 2 goals scored in only 3 out of 10 matches. The odds for under (2.5) are set at 1.44.

Fouls

The average foul numbers for Torino are within normal limits: 23.7 rule violations with 12.7 fouls committed by Torino themselves. They won't play rough, but they won't allow free roaming in their half in attempts to score a goal either. And yellow cards in their matches are absolutely normal, averaging 4.2 per game.

Bologna this season plays beautifully, often drawing fouls rather than committing them against opponents. In the last 20 matches, they have on average kicked other teams' players 12 times per game, while earning 12.7 fouls on themselves. But there's no shortage of yellow cards in their games: 5.1 per game, which clearly exceeds the average figures. Therefore, it might be worth looking at the bet Total yellow cards over (4.5).

Corners

Torino slightly more often takes corners at opponents' goals than allows them at their own: 5.3 against 4.3 in the last 20 matches. Bologna's figures are much closer to each other (5.1 and 4.8 respectively). But it's important to note how actively Torino earns corners in home matches, averaging 6.5 per game. The odds for Torino's individual total corners over (4.5) are offered at 1.86.

Team overview

Torino is a solid mid-table team in Serie A that can settle into a tight defense and take points from any opponent. However, one downside of such a playing style is low scoring: Torino hasn't scored in the last 3 matches. The bookmaker has set the odds for Torino's individual total under (1) at 1.71.

Bologna plays freely and splendidly, making it an interesting team to watch in the Champions League, where they have almost secured their spot. Just one loss in the last 14 games indicates that the guests are coming with one single goal: to earn points. You can bet on Bologna not to lose at 1.46.

Editorial prediction

When choosing a bet, it's worth paying attention to various indicators. And if there are no clear options in outcomes or totals, there's always something else. According to statistics, the second halves of the last 5 encounters between Torino and Bologna in the championship ended in a draw. And our editorial team considers this interesting trend a reason to bet on a draw in the second half at odds of 2.16.

*further down the page, you will find detailed statistics of the teams playing and trends for many other markets