Bologna vs Genoa Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 20 Sep 2025

Serie A Betting Preview: Bologna vs Genoa

Bologna host Genoa in this Italian Serie A encounter at Stadio Renato Dell'Ara, with kick-off set for 09:00 on Saturday 20 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

If you agree with our verdict that Bologna can defeat Genoa, then there’s the chance to get betting odds of -125 that this happens. We think that this price sticks out on the Full-Time Result market.

Bologna were beaten in their last game. Away from home at San Siro, AC Milan claimed a 1-0 win. Vincenzo Italiano's team had 61% possession, but were unable to manage a shot on target.

Genoa played Como away from home in their previous game. It was a 1-1 draw at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia. Il Grifone enjoyed 47% possession and had five shots on goal, with Caleb Ekuban finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Genoa have not lost any of the past four games against Bologna. In their last encounter, Genoa travelled to Stadio Renato Dell'Ara and landed a 3-1 win. The past 10 H2H matches have included five Genoa victories, four draws and one Bologna win.

Serie A		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
8	Bologna	31	13	6	12	40	37	3	40:37	45
14	Genoa	31	8	9	14	36	44	-8	36:44	33

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Bologna have 2 wins, 6 losses and 2 draws, averaging 0.7 goals from 2.7 shots on goal and 11.4 attempts. Vincenzo Italiano's team have averaged 55.8% possession, 413.9 passes and 6.2 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.4 goals from 3.1 shots on goal, 9.3 attempts and 3.7 corners.

Riccardo Orsolini leads the way with 5 goals, with Thijs Dallinga and Remo Freuler getting 1 apiece. Thijs Dallinga is the leading assists maker with 2, while goalkeepers Lukasz Skorupski and Federico Ravaglia collectively have 3 clean sheets.

Genoa have 1 victory, 5 defeats and 4 draws, with an average of 0.9 goals from 7.8 attempts and 2.9 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 46.8% possession, 370.7 passes, 4.1 corners awarded and 5.9 corners against them, while they’ve conceded 1.3 goals from 13.0 attempts and 4.5 shots on goal.

We’ve seen Lorenzo Venturino, Vitinha and Andrea Pinamonti score 2 goals each. Aaron Martin Caricol has had 4 assists, with Nicola Leali notching 2 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Bologna confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Lukasz Skorupski (GK), Lorenzo De Silvestri, Martin Vitik, Torbjoern Lysaker Heggem, Juan Miranda, Remo Freuler, Nikola Moro, Riccardo Orsolini, Federico Bernardeschi, Benjamin Dominguez, Santiago Castro.

Genoa confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Nicola Leali (GK), Brooke Norton-Cuffy, Leo Oestigard, Johan Vasquez, Aaron Martin Caricol, Patrizio Masini, Morten Frendrup, Mikael Egill Ellertsson, Ruslan Malinovsky, Vitinha, Lorenzo Colombo.

Bologna vs Genoa Prediction & Betting Tips

This Bologna vs Genoa betting guide features sharp analysis across major markets, including a match prediction, correct score bet, corner kick insight, valuable player prop picks and a strategic bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’ll take the plunge and back Bologna to secure victory when they line up in this Serie A game. There’s plenty of confidence behind this wager and the odds of -125 look attractive.

Our football experts study the form, while injuries and suspensions can also affect the potential outcome. Before coming up with a verdict, we combine this data with the latest Serie A stats.

Key Bologna vs Genoa league stats:

• Bologna have won 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• Bologna have won 11 of their last 19 games at home.

The top bookmakers are estimating that there is a 55.6% likelihood of this pick landing a return. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 60-65%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

Bologna can be backed in different ways and you might find the odds more attractive when you check out the Asian Handicap or the Result & Both Teams to Score markets.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Bologna 2 - 0 Genoa

Let’s go for Bologna to win 2-0, a bet which is available at +575. Correct score betting provides plenty of excitement and a potentially bigger return if you win.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Santiago Castro Under 0.5 Shots On Target -106

Santiago Castro (Bologna) has failed to record a shot on goal in nine straight Serie A matches. It stands to reason that he will fall short of the line and you can get odds of -106 for this Shots on Target wager.

Latest Santiago Castro Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+275

First

+575

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-179

Under 0.5

-109

Shots

Over 2.5

+102

Under 2.5

-

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Riccardo Orsolini to Score +240

Riccardo Orsolini (Bologna) has registered six goals in his past seven Serie A games on home soil. There are odds of +240 on offer for this Anytime Goalscorer bet and we think this is an attractive wager for the player to be on the scoresheet.

Latest Riccardo Orsolini Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+250

First

+500

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-208

Under 0.5

+130

Shots

Over 2.5

-154

Under 2.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Over 8.5 Corners -133

The 8.5 Total Corners line has been covered in five consecutive Bologna home matches, while there has been an average of 10.00 corners in the previous ten games involving Genoa. We endorse betting on the -133 that the teams successfully cover the line, with this Total Corners wager landing a handsome potential return.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Bologna

Total

9.90 6.20 3.70

Home

9.80 7.00 2.80

Away

7.40 4.20 3.20

Genoa

Total

10.00 4.10 5.90

Home

9.50 4.70 4.80

Away

8.90 3.90 5.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 8.5

-128

Under 8.5

-111

Bologna Corners

Over 5.5

-110

Under 5.5

-125

Genoa Corners

Over 2.5

-138

Under 2.5

-100

Most Corners

1

-385

X

+750

2

+400

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Bologna vs Genoa Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The latest Bologna odds are -122 which leads to them being favourites in this Serie A clash. It’s also implied by the bookmakers that they have a 55% prospect of securing a victory. Genoa are an outside chance to get the job done and you can now back them at +400.

Bologna are -120 when it comes to the Asian Handicap -0.5 which is the same as backing them on the 1x2 market. If you instead want to bet on Genoa +0.5 at -103, you also get paid out if it’s a draw.

When it comes to the Total Goals market, Under 2.5 is the shortest price for this exciting contest. If you’re looking to wager Both Teams to Score No, this is currently available at -172.

The good news is that you can access hundreds of markets for any Serie A game. The best football betting sites have a massive range of pre-match and In-Play betting options.

Full-Time Result

1

-122

X

+220

2

+400

Half-Time Result

1

+155

X

-100

2

+410

Double Chance

1X

-588

12

-303

X2

-109

Draw No Bet

1

-345

2

+230

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-120

2 Hcp +0.5

-103

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-208

Over 2.5

+155

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+125

No

-172

Riccardo Orsolini can be backed to find the net anytime at +250. There is the chance to back the market leader to score the first goal at +500.

Riccardo Orsolini (Bologna)

First

+250

Anytime

+500

Santiago Castro (Bologna)

First

+275

Anytime

+575

Jens Odgaard (Bologna)

First

+350

Anytime

+700

Nicolo Cambiaghi (Bologna)

First

+360

Anytime

+750

Lewis Ferguson (Bologna)

First

+370

Anytime

+750

Jonathan Rowe (Bologna)

First

+390

Anytime

+750

Lorenzo Colombo (Genoa)

First

+420

Anytime

+850

Nadir Zortea (Bologna)

First

+525

Anytime

+1050

Giovanni Fabbian (Bologna)

First

+550

Anytime

+1200

Vitor Oliveira "Vitinha" (Genoa)

First

+575

Anytime

+1150

Junior Messias (Genoa)

First

+575

Anytime

+1100

Nikola Moro (Bologna)

First

+700

Anytime

+1400

Albert Gronbaek (Genoa)

First

+700

Anytime

+1400

Nicolae Stanciu (Genoa)

First

+750

Anytime

+1400

Seydou Fini (Genoa)

First

+800

Anytime

+1500

Torbjørn Heggem (Bologna)

First

+900

Anytime

+1900

Remo Freuler (Bologna)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2000

Mikael Egill Ellertsson (Genoa)

First

+1100

Anytime

+2000

Morten Frendrup (Genoa)

First

+1150

Anytime

+2200

Emil Holm (Bologna)

First

+1200

Anytime

+2200

Riccardo Orsolini (Bologna)

Over 0.5

-208

Under 0.5

+130

Santiago Castro (Bologna)

Over 0.5

-179

Under 0.5

-109

Jens Odgaard (Bologna)

Over 0.5

-119

Under 0.5

-132

Nicolo Cambiaghi (Bologna)

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-139

Jonathan Rowe (Bologna)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-167

Lorenzo Colombo (Genoa)

Over 0.5

+108

Under 0.5

-172

Lewis Ferguson (Bologna)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-192

Nicolae Stanciu (Genoa)

Over 0.5

+143

Under 0.5

-233

Giovanni Fabbian (Bologna)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-244

Vitor Oliveira "Vitinha" (Genoa)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-263

Junior Messias (Genoa)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-263

Nikola Moro (Bologna)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-345

Nadir Zortea (Bologna)

Over 0.5

+205

Under 0.5

-370

Albert Gronbaek (Genoa)

Over 0.5

+215

Under 0.5

-385

Seydou Fini (Genoa)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-455

Torbjørn Heggem (Bologna)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-556

Mikael Egill Ellertsson (Genoa)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-667

Remo Freuler (Bologna)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-667

Morten Frendrup (Genoa)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-769

Riccardo Orsolini (Bologna)

Over 2.5

-154

Under 2.5

-

Santiago Castro (Bologna)

Over 2.5

+102

Under 2.5

-

Jens Odgaard (Bologna)

Over 1.5

-192

Under 1.5

-

Nicolo Cambiaghi (Bologna)

Over 1.5

-167

Under 1.5

-

Lewis Ferguson (Bologna)

Over 1.5

-149

Under 1.5

-

Jonathan Rowe (Bologna)

Over 1.5

-125

Under 1.5

-

Lorenzo Colombo (Genoa)

Over 1.5

-133

Under 1.5

-

Nadir Zortea (Bologna)

Over 1.5

+155

Under 1.5

-

Giovanni Fabbian (Bologna)

Over 1.5

+107

Under 1.5

-

Nicolae Stanciu (Genoa)

Over 1.5

+140

Under 1.5

-

Vitor Oliveira "Vitinha" (Genoa)

Over 0.5

-238

Under 0.5

-

Junior Messias (Genoa)

Over 0.5

-238

Under 0.5

-

Bologna have seven victories, two draws and one defeat in the last 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.90 goals per game and conceding 0.90.

Genoa have gone unbeaten away in the last three games. Il Grifone have recorded five draws, four defeats and one victory in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 0.90 goals per game and conceding 1.10.

When the sides last met at Stadio Renato Dell'Ara, Genoa beat Bologna 3-1. We’ve seen three of 6 H2H meetings at Stadio Renato Dell'Ara go the way of Genoa, with three draws also taking place.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Bologna Home Stats		7-2-1	2.80	1.90	0.90	5	5	6	4
Genoa Away Stats		1-5-4	2.00	0.90	1.10	3	7	6	4

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Bologna vs Genoa Lineups & Team News

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