Bologna
Champions League
League Stage
Wed , Nov 27 , 2024 21:00
1 - 2
Lille
Bologna
Lille
1 - 2
Bologna’s Champions League dream hangs by a thread as they face Lille at home on Matchday 5. The Italian outfit has struggled to adjust to the competition’s demands, while Lille, in sharp contrast, are hitting their stride, showing resilience and flair in the group stage. With their slim hopes of progression on the line, Bologna will be hoping for a miracle at the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara, while Lille aim to secure their place in the knockout stages.
This clash pits two teams with vastly different European pedigrees against one another. Bologna, relative newcomers to the Champions League, are grappling with growing pains, while Lille, seasoned campaigners in continental football, appear to be finding their rhythm. Here’s what to expect from both sides as they lock horns.
Bologna’s maiden Champions League campaign has been a sobering experience. Despite kicking off with a promising goalless draw against Shakhtar Donetsk, their campaign has since derailed with successive losses to Liverpool, Aston Villa, and Monaco. Their offensive woes are stark—they’ve managed just one goal across their first four fixtures.
Under new manager Vincenzo Italiano, the team is still adapting to his aggressive, high-pressing tactics. Domestically, Bologna have shown flashes of brilliance, including a thrilling 3-2 win over Roma, where Riccardo Orsolini shone with his fourth consecutive Serie A goal. Injuries, however, have been a concern. Key players like Dan Ndoye and Michel Aebischer are sidelined, limiting Italiano’s options as he looks to break down a disciplined Lille defence.
Lille, by contrast, are unbeaten in their last 10 matches across all competitions, a run that underscores their consistency and defensive solidity. After a rocky start to their Champions League campaign—a 2-0 loss to Sporting CP—they rebounded with impressive wins over Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid, alongside a hard-fought draw against Juventus.
Manager Bruno Génésio has moulded the team into a well-drilled unit capable of grinding out results. Star striker Jonathan David has been in red-hot form, recently becoming Canada’s all-time top scorer. Meanwhile, Matias Fernandez-Prado is emerging as a key player, netting his first Ligue 1 goal against Nice. Defensive setbacks, including injuries to Thomas Meunier and Tiago Santos, remain a challenge, but Lille’s depth has carried them through so far.
Bologna’s home advantage could make this a tighter contest than their form suggests. With Orsolini leading the line, they’ll fancy their chances of breaching Lille’s backline. However, their porous defence and lack of creativity in midfield remain glaring weaknesses.
Lille’s disciplined, counter-attacking style makes them favourites, especially given Bologna’s struggles against dynamic forward lines. Expect Lille to control possession and use their pace on the flanks to exploit gaps in Bologna’s defence.
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Predicted Score: Bologna 1-2 Lille.
Lille’s experience and form should see them edge this tie, though Bologna’s home crowd might inspire a spirited fightback. A bet on both teams to score (BTTS) is a safe choice, while backing Jonathan David to score anytime could offer solid returns. His clinical finishing in key moments makes him a constant threat.
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05.11.2024. | Bologna | VS | Monaco | 0-1 |
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18.09.2024. | Bologna | VS | Shakhtar Donetsk | 0-0 |
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31.08.2024. | Bologna | VS | Empoli | 1-1 |
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11.12.2024. | Benfica | VS | Bologna | 0-0 |
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07.12.2024. | Juventus | VS | Bologna | 2-2 |
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24.11.2024. | Lazio | VS | Bologna | 3-0 |
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10.11.2024. | Roma | VS | Bologna | 2-3 |
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29.10.2024. | Cagliari | VS | Bologna | 0-2 |
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22.10.2024. | Aston Villa | VS | Bologna | 2-0 |
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19.10.2024. | Genoa | VS | Bologna | 2-2 |
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02.10.2024. | Liverpool | VS | Bologna | 2-0 |
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22.09.2024. | Monza | VS | Bologna | 1-2 |
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14.09.2024. | Como | VS | Bologna | 2-2 |
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20.12.2024. | Rouen | VS | Lille | 0-1 |
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14.12.2024. | Marseille | VS | Lille | 1-1 |
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11.12.2024. | Lille | VS | Sturm Graz | 3-2 |
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06.12.2024. | Lille | VS | Brest | 3-1 |
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01.12.2024. | Montpellier | VS | Lille | 2-2 |
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24.11.2024. | Lille | VS | Rennes | 1-0 |
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10.11.2024. | Nice | VS | Lille | 2-2 |
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05.11.2024. | Lille | VS | Juventus | 1-1 |
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06.12.2024. | Lille | VS | Brest | 3-1 |
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24.11.2024. | Lille | VS | Rennes | 1-0 |
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01.11.2024. | Lille | VS | Lyon | 1-1 |
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05.10.2024. | Lille | VS | Toulouse | 2-1 |
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02.10.2024. | Lille | VS | Real Madrid | 1-0 |
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21.09.2024. | Lille | VS | Strasbourg | 3-3 |
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01.09.2024. | Lille | VS | Paris Saint Germain | 1-3 |
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24.08.2024. | Lille | VS | Angers | 2-0 |
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20.12.2024. | Rouen | VS | Lille | 0-1 |
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14.12.2024. | Marseille | VS | Lille | 1-1 |
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01.12.2024. | Montpellier | VS | Lille | 2-2 |
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27.11.2024. | Bologna | VS | Lille | 1-2 |
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10.11.2024. | Nice | VS | Lille | 2-2 |
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28.09.2024. | Le Havre | VS | Lille | 0-3 |
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17.09.2024. | Sporting CP | VS | Lille | 2-0 |
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Daniel Garcia is originally from Basque Country, and as a kid who grew up just a few streets from Mendizorrotza Stadium, the choice of Deportivo Alavés as his favourite club is more than obvious. Because of his studies, he moved to Madrid where he graduated in Sports Journalism. Daniel plays football on the weekends, but that does not stop him from watching all La Liga matches. He believes that the outcome of a match can be predicted if all the parameters are analyzed well, including form of the players and weather conditions. Currently he is living in Belgrade, and is in love with a Serbian girl who works as a journalist at one of the famous Sport Channels in Serbia.