Bologna vs Monza Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds

Bologna vs Monza Game Preview

Bologna host Monza at Renato Dall'Ara on Saturday. Our Bologna vs Monza prediction starts with a simple question: can a shaky Monza back line survive a home side in a scoring mood?

Bologna arrive buzzing after a 4-2 win over AC Milan at San Siro, with Samuel Mbangula grabbing a hat trick. Raffaele Palladino's side still sit just 11th in the standings.

Monza come in bruised after a 4-1 home loss to Napoli. Ivan Jurić's group sit 16th in the standings and need answers at the back fast.

Bologna have won their last three games against Monza in all competitions. There is an extra layer, too: Palladino now faces the club he previously coached.

Bologna vs Monza Recent Results

Bologna have won just 3 of their last 10 games against all opponents, and that number makes them look worse than they are right now. They rank 8th on form in Serie A, better than their spot in the standings suggests. The attack runs on width, especially down the left, where Juan Miranda keeps supplying. Lewis Ferguson holds the midfield together.

Monza have won only 2 of their last 10 games against all opponents, and the defense is the problem. There have been over 2.5 goals in each of Monza's last 6 Serie A games, so their games rarely stay quiet. Gustavo Varela is the bright spot up top, and Jay Robinson gives him steady support from just behind.

Bologna vs Monza Lineups & Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Bologna: Roberto Piccoli (Injured/out), Emil Holm (Injured/out), Jay Enem (Injured/doubtful)

Monza: Matteo Pessina (Injured/out), Jan Ziólkowski (Injured/out), Michael Folorunsho (Injured/doubtful), Yvan Maye (Injured/doubtful)

Bologna

Raffaele Palladino sticks with a 3-4-3. The Bologna vs Monza lineups have Jens Odgaard leading the line, with Samuel Mbangula and Federico Bernardeschi wide. Roberto Piccoli and Emil Holm are out injured, and Jay Enem is a doubt.

Monza

Ivan Jurić goes with a 3-4-2-1, with Jay Robinson and Dany Mota working behind Gustavo Varela. Matteo Pessina and Jan Ziólkowski are sidelined, and Michael Folorunsho and Yvan Maye are both doubtful, which leaves Jurić with fewer options.

Bologna vs Monza Predicted Lineup

Bologna

Formation: 3-4-3 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Łukasz Skorupski; Matteo Darmian, Nicolò Casale, Arthur Theate; Nadir Zortea, Lewis Ferguson, Tommaso Pobega, Juan Miranda; Federico Bernardeschi, Jens Odgaard, Samuel Mbangula

Monza

Formation: 3-4-2-1 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Noel Törnqvist; Lorenzo Lucchesi, Saba Goglichidze, Andrea Carboni; Samuele Birindelli, Manga Foe Ondoa, Ebenezer Akinsanmiro, Ricardo Mangas; Jay Robinson, Dany Mota; Gustavo Varela

Bologna vs Monza Key Stats & Game Facts

• Monza have received 3+ cards in 6 of their last 6 games vs Bologna in Serie A.
• There have been 10+ shots on target in 6 of Monza's last 6 games in Serie A.
• Lewis Ferguson has committed 3+ fouls in 3 of his last 3 appearances vs Monza in Serie A.
• Andrea Petagna has scored or assisted in 3 of his last 4 appearances vs Bologna in Serie A.

Bologna vs Monza Prediction & Best Picks

Our Prediction

Our prediction is a Bologna win, and the Bologna vs Monza betting odds back that up, with the hosts priced at -138 (Polymarket) on the moneyline. Bologna are the clear favorites. They have the better structure, home field and the edge in the head-to-head, while Monza's back line has real trouble with through balls and set pieces. The projections still have Monza finding the net, so picture a lively Bologna win, not a Bologna shutout.

Best Picks

Over 2.5 goals in the Total Goals Over/Under market. Bologna have gone over 2.5 goals in their last 3 meetings with Monza. The line in the Total Goals Over/Under market looks too low for this matchup. Projections put the total north of three goals, and Monza's Serie A games keep turning into shootouts.

Yes in the Both Teams To Score market. Both sides have goals in them, and the model rates this as the likelier outcome. Both Teams To Score is a market worth playing here, and backing goals at each end suits the way Monza go about it. They take a lot of shots and are good at creating long-range looks, and defending long shots is one of Bologna's weak spots. Bologna's attack handles the other half of this pick.

Bologna vs Monza Same Game Parlay

Our Bologna vs Monza same game parlay picks combine three player props: Gustavo Varela to score, Juan Miranda to record an assist and Samuele Birindelli to be shown a card.

Gustavo Varela, Anytime Goalscorer: The striker has found the net in each of his last three Serie A appearances, and Monza run their attack through him.

Juan Miranda Over 0.5, Player Assists: The wing-back has set up a goal every time out across his last three Serie A appearances, and Bologna love to attack down his side.

Samuele Birindelli, To Be Shown A Card: The wing-back's last three appearances against Bologna in Serie A all ended with him in the book, and Bologna's width will keep him busy.

This slip has no fourth leg. The three selections stand on their own, and all of them come from the same read of an open, physical game.

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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.

Bologna vs Monza Talking Points

Since replacing Domenico Tedesco, Raffaele Palladino has Bologna playing with purpose, banking 10 points from his first five league games in charge. Monza's problem is obvious. They have conceded 22 goals in their first nine Serie A games, the most in the league. Against a Bologna side that likes to stretch the field, that defense is in for a long day, and our Bologna vs Monza best picks lean toward goals for exactly that reason.

Bologna vs Monza Predictions FAQs

When is the Bologna vs Monza Italian Serie A game?

The game kicks off at 10:00 AM ET / 7:00 AM PT on Saturday, October 31, 2026.

Where is Bologna vs Monza being played?

The game is played at Renato Dall'Ara in Bologna.

What formations are expected for Bologna vs Monza?

Bologna are probable to line up in a 3-4-3 formation, while Monza are probable to use a 3-4-2-1 formation.

Which players are injured or doubtful for Bologna vs Monza?

Bologna have Roberto Piccoli and Emil Holm injured, with Jay Enem doubtful. Monza have Matteo Pessina and Jan Ziólkowski injured, with Michael Folorunsho and Yvan Maye doubtful.

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