The Hard Tackle takes a closer look at the upcoming Coppa Italia clash between Fiorentina and Bologna at Stadio Artemio Franchi.
The Coppa Italian quarter-finals are here, with the action getting underway on Tuesday evening. The first of these clashes comes from Stadio Artemio Franchi, with Fiorentina hosting Bologna for a place in the semi-finals.
Fiorentina entered the 2023/24 Coppa Italia in the Round of 16, beating Parma on penalties after the game ended in a 2-2 draw. On the other hand, Bologna set foot into the Coppa Italia in the opening stage, beating Cesena, Hellas Verona, and Inter Milan to reach the quarter-finals. The Hard Tackle takes a closer look at the encounter ahead of the latest meeting between the two sides.
Where to Watch Fiorentina vs Bologna
The Fiorentina vs Bologna Coppa Italia quarter-final tie will kick off at 8:00 pm GMT on Tuesday. Viaplay Sports 1 and Viaplay UK will broadcast the game in the United Kingdom. Readers in the USA can watch the match on Paramount+.
Form
Fiorentina: DDWWWL
Fiorentina’s recent form has been decent. But they suffered a defeat in their last outing, going down 1-0 to Sassuolo in Serie A on the weekend. Before that narrow loss, they had enjoyed an excellent eight-game unbeaten run. However, only one of their victories in that period came by more than a one-goal margin.
Bologna: WWWWLD
Like Fiorentina, Bologna will go into the Coppa Italia fixture after failing to win on the weekend. Thiago Motta’s men have not emerged victorious in their last two games. But like the home side, the visitors were on an unbeaten run before the latest setbacks, going six matches without a defeat.
Head-to-Head Record
Fiorentina and Bologna have previously locked horns 25 times, with the head-to-head record favouring La Viola (W13 D8 L4). The last five clashes featuring the two teams have ended in a one-goal victory, with Bologna clinching three victories to Fiorentina’s two.
Key Stats
- None of the last five meetings between Fiorentina and Bologna has ended in a draw, with the Rossoblu clinching three victories (L2).
- Fiorentina’s most recent four games have all gone under 1.5 goals.
- Fiorentina are on a six-game unbeaten run at home (W5 D1)
- Bologna have won just one of their last ten games on the road in regulation time.
- Five of Fiorentina’s seven losses this season have been by a 1-0 scoreline.
Prediction and Betting Tips
Fiorentina and Bologna have been the two surprise packages in Serie A this season. But the head-to-head record favours La Viola, with the hosts also already clinching a victory in the only meeting thus far this term. In addition, Vincenzo Italiano’s men are also on a better run of form. So, we are backing Fiorentina to win.
Recent meetings between Fiorentina and Bologna have been close, with very little separating the two teams. In addition, they are two prolific sides, meaning the score-keepers should be busy on Tuesday night. We expect over 2.5 goals from this game.
