Bologna will be facing off against Salernitana on Easter Monday, with the former aiming to secure their fourth spot in the standings. The match is crucial for Salernitana as they strive to keep their hopes of safety alive.
Following a six-match winning streak, Bologna faced a setback with a loss to Inter, but managed to bounce back with a victory over Empoli before the break. Stefano Colantuono’s Salernitana, on the other hand, are in dire need of a win to revive their chances of survival, having not won in their last 11 league matches.
Bologna has been a force to reckon with in injury time, having scored the most goals during this period in the Serie A season. Meanwhile, Salernitana has struggled in the final 15 minutes of play, conceding 20 goals, the highest in the league.
In their head-to-head encounters, Bologna has maintained an unbeaten streak against Salernitana in their last five matches. Salernitana, on the other hand, has failed to secure a win in any of their 10 away matches in the top-flight against opponents from the Emilia-Romagna region.
Stefano Colantuono will be Salernitana’s fourth coach in Serie A this season, highlighting the team’s instability. Among the midfielders, Giovanni Fabbian has been a standout performer, boasting the lowest mins/goal ratio. Antonio Candreva, with a history of success against Bologna, will be a key player to watch in the upcoming fixture.
The match promises to be an intense battle as both teams aim to achieve their respective objectives in the Serie A campaign.