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BOLOGNA VS UDINESE - ITALY: SERIE A MATCH PREVIEW
ITALY: SERIE A MATCH DETAILS: BOLOGNA VS UDINESE
As Bologna prepare to host Udinese on February 23, 2026, with kick-off at 20:45, this ITALY: Serie A fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.
BOLOGNA PREVIEW IN ITALY: SERIE A
Bologna, currently 8th in the standings with 33 points from 25 games, trail the leaders by 28 points. They've earned 14 points from 12 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win and 4 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 10 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.
UDINESE PREVIEW IN ITALY: SERIE A
Udinese, sitting 11th with 32 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 16 points from 12 games this season.
Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR BOLOGNA VS UDINESE
Recent meetings between Bologna and Udinese have favored Bologna, with Udinese claiming victory in their most recent clash (3-0).
Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.
In their previous league match against Torino, Bologna recorded a 2-1 victory while lining up in a 3-5-2 formation.
Their starting XI featured Skorupski, Miranda, Lucumi, Vitik, Mario, Freuler, Moro, Rowe, Sohm, Bernardeschi, Castro. This configuration emphasized defensive solidity while enabling quick transitions forward.
Udinese's last outing came against Sassuolo, where they secured a 1-2 defeat using a 4-3-3 system.
Their starting XI featured Okoye, Zemura, Solet, Kristensen, Bertola, Atta, Karlstrom, Miller, Ekkelenkamp, Bayo, Zaniolo. This shape emphasized attacking fluidity, with wide players providing constant threat in advanced positions.
Looking ahead, Bologna are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Bologna and Udinese are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR BOLOGNA VS UDINESE
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Bologna's fixtures have averaged 3 goals per game, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Udinese's games average 2.8 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.
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