Bologna vs Torino Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds

Bologna vs Torino Game Preview

Any Bologna vs Torino prediction starts with a home side desperate to spark their season, as the Rossoblu welcome a Torino team still searching for their first road result of note.

Bologna have been miserable so far, taking just one point from four games and parting ways with Domenico Tedesco. Raffaele Palladino now steps in to steady a stumbling ship.

Torino aren't much better off, sitting on three points after losing three of their opening four games, though they remain a genuine threat when they get on the front foot.

History is firmly on Bologna's side here. They are undefeated in their last 10 home games against Torino in all competitions, a run the visitors badly need to snap.

Bologna vs Torino Recent Results

Bologna's start has been a grind, and they have failed to win their last 5 games in Serie A, a slump that cost the previous coach his job. Finishing has been the glaring problem, though Lewis Ferguson still anchors a midfield built on possession and short passing. Roberto Piccoli leads the line and will need service to turn pressure into goals.

Torino have been leaky and inconsistent, dropping three of their opening four games while chasing a first home win of the campaign. Defensively they have creaked badly, conceding at least 2 goals across 5 of their last 6 Serie A outings. Up front, Nikola Vlasic and Giovanni Simeone carry the scoring load, with the latter partnering him after Ché Adams' injury.

Bologna vs Torino Lineups & Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Bologna: R. Orsolini (Injured/out), O. E. Azzouzi (Injured/out), N. Zortea (Injured/out), A. Dovbyk (Injured/out)

Torino: F. Israel (Injured/out), C. Adams (Injured/out), C. Casadei (Injured/doubtful)

Bologna

Bologna look set to stick with their 4-3-3, with Skorupski in goal behind a back four of Holm, Heggem, Theate and Miranda, who edges out Alhassane at left back. Pobega and Amondarain are favored to flank Ferguson in midfield, while Bernardeschi and Cambiaghi supply the flanks for center forward Piccoli. Orsolini, El Azzouzi, Zortea and Dovbyk are all ruled out through injury.

Torino

Torino are expected to line up in a 3-5-2, with Perri protected by a back three of Comuzzo, Coco and Cömert, the latter holding off Rodriguez. Belghali and Fortini get the nod at wing back, with Gineitis tipped to start alongside Mandragora and Fitz-Jim in midfield. Adams' injury forces a reshuffle up top, leaving Vlasic and Simeone to pair in attack.

Bologna vs Torino Predicted Lineup

Bologna

Formation: 4-3-3

Predicted Starting Lineup: Skorupski; Holm, Heggem, Theate, Miranda; Pobega, Ferguson, Amondarain; Bernardeschi, Piccoli, Cambiaghi

Torino

Formation: 3-5-2

Predicted Starting Lineup: Perri; Comuzzo, Coco, Cömert; Belghali, Fitz-Jim, Mandragora, Gineitis, Fortini; Vlasic, Simeone

Bologna vs Torino Key Stats & Game Facts

• Torino have received 3+ cards in 3 of their last 3 games vs Bologna (Serie A).
• Bologna have received 2+ cards in 8 of their last 10 games vs Torino (Serie A).
• Bologna have scored 2+ goals in 4 out of 6 games vs Torino (Serie A).
• Emil Holm has made 4+ tackles in 3 of his last 3 apps (Serie A).
• Nikola Vlasic has scored in 2 of his last 3 games vs Bologna (Serie A).

Bologna vs Torino Prediction & Best Picks

Our Prediction

Our prediction is a 2-1 Bologna win. The hosts are favored to end their slump against a Torino defense that keeps shipping goals, and their long unbeaten record at home over the visitors tilts this matchup their way, even if Torino nick one.

Best Picks

Back Over 2.5 in the Total Goals Over/Under market. The projected total sits at 2.81 goals, and Over 2.5 grades out around 55% implied probability. Torino conceding at least two goals across five of their last six Serie A outings only adds weight to backing goals here.

Back Yes in the Both Teams To Score market. The Both Teams To Score market looks well worth backing at roughly 55% implied probability in a projected 2-1 home win. Bologna should score against a shaky Torino defense, while Vlasic and Simeone give the visitors enough to answer back.

Bologna vs Torino Same Game Parlay

This four-leg Same Game Parlay leans into a chippy, goal-friendly matchup: Lewis Ferguson Over 1.5 fouls, Gvidas Gineitis to be shown a card, over 2.5 Torino cards and over 1.5 Bologna goals.

Ferguson is a physical presence in midfield and has committed 2+ fouls in 4 of his last 4 Serie A games, making Over 1.5 in the Player Fouls market a sturdy anchor leg.

Gineitis has been carded in 2 of his last 3 games against Bologna in Serie A, so backing him in the To Be Shown A Card market fits a player who lives on the edge in this matchup.

Over 2.5 in the Total Away Team Cards market has landed in 3 of Torino's last 3 games against Bologna, a trend that speaks to how spicy these meetings get.

Over 1.5 in the Total Home Goals market has hit in 4 of Bologna's last 6 games against Torino, and the visitors keep leaking goals, so the hosts should have plenty to work with.

At the time of writing, this Same Game Parlay pays a best price of +2057 and is as short as +1800 elsewhere. Shopping around could net you an extra $26 on a $10 stake from best to worst price.

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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.

Bologna vs Torino Talking Points

The headline story is the fresh start on the Bologna bench. Raffaele Palladino makes his managerial debut as Bologna head coach in this game, and at his introductory press conference he made clear the priority is restoring enthusiasm and building physical intensity ahead of the matchup. New assistant Stefano Citterio and technical collaborator Federico Peluso join his backroom staff. On the field, the tactical clash is a familiar one for these two: Bologna have received 2+ cards in 8 of their last 10 games against Torino, and the visitors are just as combustible, so expect a physical, foul-heavy contest. With Torino having conceded at least 2 goals in 5 of their last 6 Serie A outings, Piccoli and the Bologna attack carry a real implied probability of delivering a debut win for the new man.

Bologna vs Torino Predictions FAQs

When is the Bologna vs Torino game?

The game takes place on Saturday, September 19, 2026, kicking off at 9:00 AM ET / 6:00 AM PT.

Where is Bologna vs Torino being played?

The game is being held at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara in Bologna.

What are the projected lineups for Bologna vs Torino?

Bologna are expected to field a 4-3-3 formation led up front by Roberto Piccoli, while Torino are projected to utilize a 3-5-2 system with Nikola Vlasic and Giovanni Simeone leading the attack.

What is the outlook for the Bologna vs Torino game?

Bologna look to leverage an impressive home run against Torino, having stayed undefeated in their previous ten home games against them, while Torino aim to overcome recent defensive struggles.

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