Matchday 6 of Serie A features the exciting clash at the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara between Bologna and Pisa, two teams looking for crucial points to improve their position in the table. The hosts come from two consecutive draws: 2-2 away at Lecce and 1-1 against Freiburg in the Europa League. After these setbacks, Italiano’s side needs to return to winning ways to reach 10 points and get closer to the European spots. A defeat, on the other hand, could ruin the Rossoblù’s plans, fresh from an excellent season that ended with the Coppa Italia victory. Pisa travels to Emilia with the goal of securing their first Serie A win, having collected only two draws and three defeats so far. Despite the poor results, Gilardino’s side showed some improvement in the last two rounds, losing narrowly against reigning champions Napoli and holding Fiorentina to a draw. A victory at the Dall’Ara, as difficult as it may seem, would boost the Nerazzurri’s survival hopes, taking them to the international break with five points.

Bologna's Recent Form and Key Stats

Bologna are not going through their best moment. In their last five matches across all competitions, they have only one win, with two draws and two defeats, averaging 1 goal scored and 1.2 conceded per game.

Last time out, on Thursday October 2nd, Vincenzo Italiano’s men drew 1-1 at home against Freiburg in the Europa League group stage. In Serie A, they drew 2-2 away at Lecce, conceding the equalizer in stoppage time to Francesco Camarda’s first Serie A goal.

After 5 rounds of Serie A, Bologna have collected 7 points with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses. The Rossoblù average 1 goal scored and 1 conceded per game, showing they are not very prolific in attack and not always solid at the back.

Orsolini and his teammates can rely on a strong home record, having avoided defeat in 15 of their last 16 matches across all competitions at the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara. This season, they have 2 wins and 1 draw at home, averaging 1.33 goals scored and 0.66 conceded per game.

Pisa's Recent Form and Key Stats

Pisa are also struggling, as they remain winless in their last five matches, with four defeats and one draw. In that period, they averaged just 0.4 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per game.

In the latest Serie A round, Pisa secured a valuable 0-0 draw in the Tuscan derby against Fiorentina. Gilardino’s men arguably deserved more, hitting the crossbar through Nzola and creating several chances but failing to score.

After five Serie A games, the Nerazzurri have 2 points from 2 draws and 3 losses. Their main issue is the attack, with only 3 goals scored (0.6 per game), while the defense has conceded an average of 1.2 per match. Their first clean sheet came just against Fiorentina.

Away from home, Pisa have yet to win this season, recording 2 draws and 2 losses, averaging 0.75 goals scored and 1.25 conceded per match. In their last Serie A away game, they narrowly lost 3-2 at Napoli, giving the champions a tough match.

Bologna vs Pisa Prediction and Tactical Analysis

After dropping points against Lecce, Vincenzo Italiano’s Bologna will be determined to make home advantage count against Pisa and return to winning ways after three matches without a victory in all competitions.

The hosts can count on the excellent form of Riccardo Orsolini, who has scored 3 goals in his last 4 matches. Pisa’s three-man defense will struggle to contain him, as well as Odgaard’s central runs and Cambiaghi’s threat from the left flank, currently favored over Dominguez for a starting spot.

Gilardino’s team are struggling to convert their build-up play into goals, with Nzola having scored only once (from the penalty spot) and Matteo Tramoni failing to meet expectations after promotion.

Tactically, Bologna will look to dominate possession, allowing Pisa only a few counterattacking opportunities. Given Pisa’s offensive struggles in the first five rounds, it looks difficult for them to really trouble Skorupski’s goal.

For these reasons, the Bologna vs Pisa prediction by BetMines leans strongly towards a home win. It’s also possible that the Rossoblù will keep a clean sheet.

• Bologna vs Pisa Prediction by BetMines: Bologna win (1) – 55% probability
  
  
• Bologna vs Pisa Prediction by BetMines: Draw (X) – 27% probability
  
  
• Bologna vs Pisa Prediction by BetMines: Pisa win (2) – 18% probability

Predicted Lineups Bologna vs Pisa

BOLOGNA (4-2-3-1): Skorupski; Zortea, Heggem, Lucumì, Miranda; Freuler, Moro; Orsolini, Odgaard, Rowe Castro. Coach: Vincenzo Italiano.

PISA (3-4-2-1): Semper; Canestrelli, Caracciolo, Bonfanti; Touré, Akinsanmiro, Marin, Leris; Cuadrado, Tramoni; Nzola. Coach: Alberto Gilardino.