Three of Bologna’s four Europa League matches have ended with under 2.5 goals
Bologna are conceding on average under a goal a game in all competitions
Bologna have the third best defensive record in Serie A
Low scoring affair expected in Bologna
Italian side Bologna host Austrian outfit Red Bull Salzburg in the fifth round of the Europa League phase. Both teams have struggled so far in the competition, with Bologna sitting in the final qualifying place while Salzburg have collected just three points. Defensively, Bologna have been solid, conceding only three, but scoring has been an issue, with just three goals registered. Salzburg, meanwhile, have found it difficult against stronger opposition and may be slightly out of their depth at this level, needing clear improvement to stay in contention for the next round.
Bologna’s defensive resilience hasn’t been limited to Europe — they’ve conceded only eight goals in twelve league matches, highlighting their organised and disciplined structure. This fixture looks set to be a low-scoring encounter. Three of Bologna’s four Europa League games have finished under 2.5 goals, while Salzburg have had two such results of their own. With the Austrians likely to struggle to break down Bologna’s defence, and Bologna not being prolific scorers, under 2.5 goals appears the most likely outcome in what should be a tight, tactical affair
