Preview: Bologna vs Atalanta BC - prediction, team news, lineups

[(Bologna FC 1909) Strength]:
1. With a game in hand, Bologna FC 1909 currently sit 7th in Serie A with 26 points, trailing the European football zone by a mere four points. Facing direct rivals at home, they are bound to go all out, fueled by strong motivation.
2. Bologna FC 1909 forward Riccardo Orsolini scored 9 goals and made an assist for the team, ranking 3rd in the league's top-scorer standings.

[(Bologna FC 1909) Neutral]:
1. Both sides received 4 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses in their 10 encounters in recent years. In their last 2 meetings, they also got 1 win and 1 loss.

[(Bologna FC 1909) Weakness]:
1. Bologna FC 1909 were winless with 2 draws and 3 losses in the last 5 games.
2. In their latest outing, Bologna FC 1909 suffered a 3-1 defeat against Inter Milan. Managing just six shots throughout the match, their only highlight was a late consolation goal scored by Santiago Castro.
3. Bologna FC 1909 received 3 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses in the last 8 home games. However, in the last 3 league games at home, they failed to win with 1 draw and 2 losses, revealing poor home strength.

[(Atalanta BC) Strength]:
1. Atalanta BC ranked 8th with 25 points in the league, 5 points away from the top six. Facing fellow top-six contenders, they are motivated to secure a draw and even a win on this trip.
2. Atalanta BC's starting central forward Gianluca Scamacca scored 4 goals in the last 6 games, showing his outstanding recent form.
3. Atalanta BC achieved 7 wins and 3 losses in the last 10 games and even had 4 wins and 1 loss in the last 5, revealing fit form.

[(Atalanta BC) Weakness]:
1. Atalanta BC's starting forward Ademola Lookman and center-back Odilon Kossounou have been called up for Africa Cup of Nations duty. Additionally, defender Sead Kolasinac along with midfielders Mitchel Bakker and Raoul Bellanova are ruled out through injury.
2. Atalanta BC won three and lost three in their last six away matches, demonstrating unstable away performances.

[Tips]:
Historically, matches between these two have been balanced, suggesting a grueling tug-of-war.

Atalanta BC are missing multiple starters and lack squad depth, with fewer players to rotate, but their recent form has been superior, as the team beat strong AS Roma in the last match, showcasing high morale.

Conversely, Bologna FC 1909 were winless in their last three home games, indicating poor form.

Thus, an away victory is favored in this game.

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