Bologna vs Fiorentina - Predictions, Stats & Odds
Serie A Statistics, AI predictions, (Expected) Lineups and Insights for Gameweek 21
Goals
Game Review
In a closely contested Serie A encounter, Fiorentina edged past Bologna with a 2-1 victory, thanks to first-half goals from Rolando Mandragora (GAP -1.1%) and Roberto Piccoli (GAP -1.4%). The result was somewhat expected given Fiorentina's recent form, as they have been performing steadily in the league. The match began with Fiorentina asserting early dominance, and they were rewarded in the 19th minute when Mandragora found the back of the net, setting the tone for the visitors. Bologna struggled to find their rhythm and were dealt another blow just before halftime when Piccoli doubled Fiorentina's lead in the 45th minute. Bologna, however, showed resilience in the second half, making several substitutions to inject fresh energy into their lineup. Giovanni Fabbian, one of the substitutes, made an immediate impact by scoring in the 88th minute, giving Bologna a glimmer of hope. Despite their late surge, Bologna couldn't find the equalizer. Tactically, Fiorentina's use of Robin Gosens (GAP +3.7%) and Dodô (GAP +2.8%) on the flanks provided them with width and attacking options, which Bologna struggled to contain. Bologna's Emil Holm (GAP +3.8%) was one of the standout performers for the home side, contributing significantly to their defensive efforts. Both teams made several changes to their starting lineups. Bologna's manager opted for a fresh approach by bringing in Nikola Moro, Jonathan Rowe, Lewis Ferguson, Nadir Zortea, and Giovanni Fabbian during the game. Fiorentina's head coach also rotated his squad, introducing Marco Brescianini, Manor Solomon, Niccolò Fortini, Luca Ranieri, and Simon Sohm. This victory helps Fiorentina maintain their momentum in the league, keeping them in contention for a higher finish as they continue to climb the Serie A table. For Bologna, the defeat highlights areas that need improvement, particularly in their defensive organization and ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities. Overall, the match was a testament to Fiorentina's tactical discipline and ability to capitalize on key moments, while Bologna will need to regroup and address their shortcomings as they look to bounce back in their upcoming fixtures.
Lineups
Bologna
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Substitutes
| 46' | Giovanni Fabbianfor Jens Odgaard |
| 46' | Nikola Morofor Remo Freuler |
| 46' | Jonathan Rowefor Riccardo Orsolini |
| 46' | Nadir Zorteafor Emil Holm |
| 72' | Lewis Fergusonfor Tommaso Pobega |
Fiorentina
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Substitutes
| 72' | Simon Sohmfor Cher Ndour |
| 72' | Marco Brescianinifor Rolando Mandragora |
| 72' | Manor Solomonfor Albert Guðmundsson |
| 80' | Niccolò Fortinifor Fabiano Parisi |
| 90' | Luca Ranierifor Nicolò Fagioli |
League Table after the game
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
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| 8 | Bologna | 21 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 30 | 24 | +6 | 30 | L L D W L |
| 17 | Fiorentina | 21 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 23 | 32 | -9 | 17 | L W D D W |
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Gameweek 21
What is GAP?
What is Plus Minus Goals (G±)?
Plus Minus Goals (G±) is the average goal difference per game while the player was on the pitch. A value above 0 indicates that the team rather wins, a value below 0 means his team concedes more goals than they score when the player is on the pitch. As an example, if the player's team is winning 3:1 the goal difference is +2, if the player's team is loosing 0:1, the goal difference is -1. It is a pure metric which is barely adjusted for circumstances to purely show the goal difference.
What is GAP?
GAP (Game Advantage Percentage) shows the percentage gap between a player and the average league player. It answers the question: How much does a player improve or worsen a team's performance? It is based on high level game data with a focus on the impact on the goal difference (G±) from the last 50 games of a player. Besides that, GAP goes further and considers game context by involving data from the player and all other players who are at the same time on the pitch, no matter if teammates or opponents. Football GAP - the individual metric for team players.