Key Facts
- Bologna is in 11th place and tied on points with Atalanta; Monza is in 16th place, just one point behind Sassuolo.
- Bologna has won three of its last five games; forward Samuel Mbangula’s hat trick underscores the team’s recent offensive form.
- Bologna will be without forwards Riccardo Orsolini and Roberto Piccoli; Monza will have to reshuffle its lineup without defender Jan Ziolkowski and midfielder Matteo Pessina.
- Bologna has won the most recent head-to-head matches. However, previous draws indicate that a tie remains possible despite Bologna being the favorite—albeit as a risky bet.
- Bologna has kept a clean sheet only once in its last five games; the “Both Teams to Score: No” bet remains risky nonetheless due to Monza’s scoring streak.
- Monza has conceded 11 goals in its last five games; this supports the prediction of a high-scoring match despite Bologna’s absences in attack.
Match Preview
FC Bologna’s victory over AC Milan and Monza’s heavy defeat against Napoli set the stage for contrasting prospects ahead of Saturday’s Serie A clash at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara. Raffaele Palladino’s team sits in 11th place in the standings, level on points with Atalanta. Ivan Jurić’s Monza is in 16th place, one point behind Sassuolo. FC Bologna won the last recorded competitive match between the two sides 3–1 in 2025. Bologna is considered the favorite by the bookmakers.
- Venue: Stadio Renato Dall’Ara, Bologna
- Date and Time: October 31, 2026, 3:00 p.m.
- Competition: Serie A (Matchday 10)
The betting market sees FC Bologna as the clear favorite, which is why a draw after regulation time appears to be the riskiest bet. However, Monza has scored in each of its last five league games and could find the net here as well. This streak highlights Monza’s goal-scoring threat, while Bologna’s clean sheet against Cagliari supports the “Both Teams to Score: No” bet. Despite the absences in Bologna’s offense, another bet is “Over 2.5 Goals,” especially since Monza conceded four goals against Napoli. Anyone looking to place this bet as a new customer should also check the bonus terms and conditions when claiming a new customer betting bonus.
FC Bologna Form & Record Check
With a 4-2 win at AC Milan, FC Bologna responded convincingly in the league to their 1-3 loss to Inter Milan. The 2-0 win over Cagliari is also one of Palladino’s team’s three victories in their last five league games. Their attacking form in particular suggests there will be goals, though Riccardo Orsolini, Roberto Piccoli, and Emil Holm are out. It’s questionable whether Lorenzo De Silvestri will be able to play.
FC Bologna could line up with a back three: Lukasz Skorupski in goal, with Matteo Darmian, Nicolò Casale, and Arthur Theate in front of him. Lewis Ferguson and Tommaso Pobega are slated for midfield, with Nadir Zortea on the right wing. Following his hat trick in the league, Samuel Mbangula could lead the attack alongside Federico Bernardeschi and Jens Odgaard. Emil Holm, Riccardo Orsolini, and Roberto Piccoli are out.
Monza Form & Record Check
In the 1-4 loss to Napoli, Monza’s defense once again proved vulnerable in the league, even though Gustavo Varela had equalized before halftime. Combined with the previous 2-3 loss to Turin, they’ve now suffered two consecutive league defeats. However, the 4-0 win over Cagliari shows that Monza’s attack can cause problems for opponents. Jan Ziolkowski and Matteo Pessina are out, and Yvan Mayes is questionable.
Monza could line up with a back three: Noel Törnqvist in goal, along with Samuele Birindelli, Saba Goglichidze, and Lorenzo Lucchesi on defense. Foe Ondoa and Leonardo Colombo are expected to start in midfield, while Cyril Ngonge and Jay Robinson could support Gustavo Varela. With Jan Ziolkowski and Matteo Pessina sidelined, Lorenzo Lucchesi and Leonardo Colombo could take their places. It remains to be seen whether Yvan Maye is fit enough to play.
FC Bologna vs. Monza Head-to-Head & Statistics
FC Bologna has won four of the seven recorded competitive matches between the two teams, including the last three. These include a 3-1 victory in Serie A in 2025 and a 4-0 win in the Coppa Italia in 2024. Two of the seven matches ended in a draw. Another draw remains possible, but given the head-to-head record, it’s the riskier bet.
