Genoa vs Bologna Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 25 Jan 2026

Serie A Betting Preview: Genoa vs Bologna

Genoa clash with Bologna at Stadio Luigi Ferraris, with kick-off set for 09:00 on Sunday 25 January.

Genoa look a good bet to defeat Bologna and we can back the home team at -152 with a +0.25 goal start on the Asian Handicap. This means splitting the stake equally between 0 and +0.5 in the quest for a return.

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Genoa played Parma away in their last game. It was a 0-0 draw at Stadio Ennio Tardini. Daniele De Rossi's side had 49% possession and managed three shots on target.

Bologna were beaten 2-1 in their previous Serie A game, being turned over at home to Fiorentina at Stadio Renato Dell'Ara. The Emilia-Romagna club recorded 61% possession and had three shots on goal, with Giovanni Fabbian finding the net.

On Thursday night, Bologna had a 2-2 draw at home to Celtic in the Europa League.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 2-1 for home side Bologna when they last faced Genoa, with the encounter taking place at Stadio Renato Dell'Ara. In the previous 10 H2H matches, we’ve seen five Genoa victories, two Bologna wins and three draws.

Serie A		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
8	Bologna	21	8	6	7	30	24	6	30:24	30
16	Genoa	21	4	8	9	22	29	-7	22:29	20

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3 wins, 3 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 9.7 attempts. Genoa have had 44.9% possession, 354.0 passes and 2.2 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.3 goals from 5.0 shots on goal and 16.7 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 6.6 corners.

Lorenzo Colombo leads the way with 4 goals, with Leo Oestigard and Vitinha scoring 2 each. Ruslan Malinovsky and Aaron Martin Caricol have racked up the most assists with 2, while goalkeeper Nicola Leali has 2 clean sheets.

Bologna have won 2, lost 5 and drawn 3, with an average of 1.2 goals from 13.3 attempts and 4.2 shots on goal. Vincenzo Italiano's team average 53.9% possession, 428.6 passes, 4.4 corners in their favour and 5.1 corners against, while conceding 1.6 goals from 12.5 attempts and 5.1 shots on goal.

The top scorers have been Giovanni Fabbian, Riccardo Orsolini, Jens Odgaard, Santiago Castro and Tommaso Pobega, with 2 goals apiece. Jonathan Rowe, Remo Freuler and Tommaso Pobega have clocked up 1 assists, with Federico Ravaglia keeping one clean sheet in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Genoa predicted lineup (3-5-2): Nicola Leali (GK), Alessandro Marcandalli, Sebastian Otoa, Johan Vasquez, Stefano Sabelli, Morten Frendrup, Ruslan Malinovsky, Mikael Egill Ellertsson, Aaron Martin Caricol, Vitinha, Lorenzo Colombo.

Bologna predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Federico Ravaglia (GK), Emil Holm, Nicolo Casale, Torbjoern Lysaker Heggem, Charalambos Lykogiannis, Remo Freuler, Tommaso Pobega, Riccardo Orsolini, Jens Odgaard, Nicolo Cambiaghi, Ciro Immobile.

Genoa vs Bologna Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Genoa vs Bologna tips include the main match prediction, a correct score forecast, a corners recommendation, bet builder advice and top player prop picks. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.

Match Prediction

We’re backing Genoa at -152 in this Serie A game with a +0.25 goal start. We think that the home team will have the edge and we can therefore feel confident of a return with this bet.

We’re always focused on the Serie A form guide to identify the latest betting trends. When it comes to key players getting injured, that can also have a bearing. The latest stats provide even more information to make a football prediction.

Key Genoa vs Bologna league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Genoa in 4 consecutive games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Genoa in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Genoa in 12 of their last 20 games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Bologna in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Bologna in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Genoa in 8 of their last 10 games against Bologna.

According to the latest odds, there’s a 60.2% likelihood of our pick winning. However, our tipsters research has found that the actual probability is closer to 70%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

Genoa Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -152 Watch Live Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Genoa 1 - 0 Bologna

Our correct score prediction is a 1-0 win for Genoa which is available at odds of +575. We think they’ll achieve victory and this is a way of getting bigger odds and more excitement.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Lorenzo Colombo Over 0.5 Shots On Target -154

Lorenzo Colombo (Genoa) has racked up one or more shots on goal in four straight Serie A games. We anticipate that these numbers will prove telling and that he will cover the Shots on Target line at odds of -154.

Latest Lorenzo Colombo Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+300

First

+700

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-125

Shots

Over 2.5

+135

Under 2.5

-

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Mikael Egill Ellertsson To Score +750

Mikael Egill Ellertsson (Genoa) can be wagered at +750 to be among the goals. Using all evidence, we are happy to back him to find the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Mikael Egill Ellertsson Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+750

First

+1700

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+235

Under 0.5

-667

Shots

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Genoa Under 3.5 Corners -104

The 3.5 corners line has not been covered by Genoa in five consecutive matches. It looks a logical viewpoint that the Team Corners line won’t be reached and you can land a price of -104 for this Genoa wager.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Genoa

Total

8.80 2.20 6.60

Home

7.80 3.50 4.30

Away

9.60 3.20 6.40

Bologna

Total

9.50 4.40 5.10

Home

9.30 5.60 3.70

Away

9.10 4.40 4.70

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 8.5

-115

Under 8.5

-123

Genoa Corners

Over 3.5

-125

Under 3.5

-114

Bologna Corners

Over 4.5

-118

Under 4.5

-120

Most Corners

1

+150

X

+600

2

-141

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Genoa vs Bologna Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

If you’re looking to wager Genoa to secure victory in the Serie A, then the bookmakers have chalked them up at +188. Bologna are on offer at betting odds of +163 and the draw is +195.

The Draw No Bet market simplifies things as it offers two options and money back if the game finishes level. Bologna are -132, while Genoa are alternatively priced at -109.

Under 2.5 Goals is a short-priced option for those expecting two goals or less. A fresh approach might involve siding with a BTTS wager and there’s -130 on offer for Both Teams to Score No.

Hundreds of markets are now a guarantee for each of the Serie A games, with the best football betting sites making sure that customers have quality options.

Full-Time Result

1

+188

X

+195

2

+163

Half-Time Result

1

+255

X

-100

2

+230

Double Chance

1X

-217

12

-263

X2

-250

Draw No Bet

1

-109

2

-132

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-152

2 Hcp -0.25

+120

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-192

Over 2.5

+148

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-102

No

-130

Riccardo Orsolini is the market leader to be First Goalscorer at +600. Alternatively, there’s the chance to back him to find the net at any stage at +290.

Riccardo Orsolini (Bologna)

First

+290

Anytime

+600

Lorenzo Colombo (Genoa)

First

+300

Anytime

+700

Santiago Castro (Bologna)

First

+320

Anytime

+650

Ciro Immobile (Bologna)

First

+340

Anytime

+650

Caleb Ekuban (Genoa)

First

+350

Anytime

+800

Vitor Oliveira "Vitinha" (Genoa)

First

+380

Anytime

+750

Thijs Dallinga (Bologna)

First

+400

Anytime

+850

Federico Bernardeschi (Bologna)

First

+420

Anytime

+950

Junior Messias (Genoa)

First

+420

Anytime

+950

Nicolo Cambiaghi (Bologna)

First

+450

Anytime

+1000

Ruslan Malinovskyi (Genoa)

First

+475

Anytime

+1050

Benjamín Domínguez (Bologna)

First

+480

Anytime

+1000

Maxwel Cornet (Genoa)

First

+480

Anytime

+1100

Jonathan Rowe (Bologna)

First

+500

Anytime

+950

Jens Odgaard (Bologna)

First

+500

Anytime

+1050

Nicolae Stanciu (Genoa)

First

+575

Anytime

+1300

Giovanni Fabbian (Bologna)

First

+600

Anytime

+1200

Albert Gronbaek (Genoa)

First

+600

Anytime

+1300

Seydou Fini (Genoa)

First

+600

Anytime

+1300

Tommaso Pobega (Bologna)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Lewis Ferguson (Bologna)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Mikael Egill Ellertsson (Genoa)

First

+750

Anytime

+1700

Morten Thorsby (Genoa)

First

+750

Anytime

+1800

Brooke Norton-Cuffy (Genoa)

First

+750

Anytime

+1800

Nadir Zortea (Bologna)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Lorenzo Colombo (Genoa)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-125

Riccardo Orsolini (Bologna)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-132

Santiago Castro (Bologna)

Over 0.5

-132

Under 0.5

-147

Caleb Ekuban (Genoa)

Over 0.5

-128

Under 0.5

-152

Ciro Immobile (Bologna)

Over 0.5

-119

Under 0.5

-164

Vitor Oliveira "Vitinha" (Genoa)

Over 0.5

-109

Under 0.5

-182

Thijs Dallinga (Bologna)

Over 0.5

+104

Under 0.5

-208

Junior Messias (Genoa)

Over 0.5

+107

Under 0.5

-213

Ruslan Malinovskyi (Genoa)

Over 0.5

+123

Under 0.5

-250

Federico Bernardeschi (Bologna)

Over 0.5

+123

Under 0.5

-250

Maxwel Cornet (Genoa)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-263

Benjamín Domínguez (Bologna)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-263

Nicolo Cambiaghi (Bologna)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-270

Jens Odgaard (Bologna)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-278

Jonathan Rowe (Bologna)

Over 0.5

+138

Under 0.5

-286

Nicolae Stanciu (Genoa)

Over 0.5

+163

Under 0.5

-417

Albert Gronbaek (Genoa)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-370

Tommaso Pobega (Bologna)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-385

Seydou Fini (Genoa)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-417

Giovanni Fabbian (Bologna)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-526

Lewis Ferguson (Bologna)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-500

Morten Thorsby (Genoa)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-556

Mikael Egill Ellertsson (Genoa)

Over 0.5

+235

Under 0.5

-667

Brooke Norton-Cuffy (Genoa)

Over 0.5

+235

Under 0.5

-667

Nadir Zortea (Bologna)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-714

Lorenzo Colombo (Genoa)

Over 2.5

+135

Under 2.5

-

Riccardo Orsolini (Bologna)

Over 1.5

-217

Under 1.5

-

Nicolo Cambiaghi (Bologna)

Over 1.5

+128

Under 1.5

-

Jens Odgaard (Bologna)

Over 1.5

+130

Under 1.5

-

Jonathan Rowe (Bologna)

Over 1.5

+120

Under 1.5

-

Maxwel Cornet (Genoa)

Over 1.5

+130

Under 1.5

-

Ruslan Malinovskyi (Genoa)

Over 1.5

+115

Under 1.5

-

Benjamín Domínguez (Bologna)

Over 1.5

+130

Under 1.5

-

Junior Messias (Genoa)

Over 1.5

+105

Under 1.5

-

Federico Bernardeschi (Bologna)

Over 1.5

+105

Under 1.5

-

Thijs Dallinga (Bologna)

Over 1.5

-105

Under 1.5

-

Vitor Oliveira "Vitinha" (Genoa)

Over 1.5

-137

Under 1.5

-

Caleb Ekuban (Genoa)

Over 1.5

-154

Under 1.5

-

Ciro Immobile (Bologna)

Over 1.5

-147

Under 1.5

-

Santiago Castro (Bologna)

Over 1.5

-182

Under 1.5

-

Albert Gronbaek (Genoa)

Over 0.5

-222

Under 0.5

-

Seydou Fini (Genoa)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

-

Tommaso Pobega (Bologna)

Over 0.5

-244

Under 0.5

-

Lewis Ferguson (Bologna)

Over 0.5

-189

Under 0.5

-

Mikael Egill Ellertsson (Genoa)

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-

Morten Thorsby (Genoa)

Over 0.5

-159

Under 0.5

-

Brooke Norton-Cuffy (Genoa)

Over 0.5

-123

Under 0.5

-

Nadir Zortea (Bologna)

Over 0.5

-123

Under 0.5

-

Genoa have clocked up five losses, three draws and two wins in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 0.90 goals per match and conceding 1.30.

Bologna have recorded four victories, four draws and two defeats in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.80 goals per game and conceding 1.30.

Genoa were involved in a 2-2 draw when last meeting Bologna at Stadio Luigi Ferraris. The past 5 H2H meetings at Stadio Luigi Ferraris have featured two triumphs for Genoa, one for Bologna along with two draws.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Genoa Home Stats		2-3-5	2.20	0.90	1.30	5	5	4	6
Bologna Away Stats		4-4-2	3.10	1.80	1.30	6	4	7	3

• 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

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Genoa vs Bologna Lineups & Team News

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