On Sunday, May 18th, all eyes will be on Fiorentina as they host Bologna in a pivotal Serie A matchup. Both teams have their sights set on a coveted top-four finish. But recent fortunes couldn’t be more contrasting—**Fiorentina’s Europa Conference League dreams were dashed by Real Betis**, while Bologna emerged victorious in the Coppa Italia final against AC Milan.
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**A Tightly Contested Showdown: What the Bookies Say**
Both teams have shown remarkable resilience in their recent encounters, making any prediction feel like a gamble in itself. With Bologna winning **four** of their last seven meetings and Fiorentina claiming **four** as well, it’s safe to say this match is too close to call. A draw? It’s less likely, as both teams need a win to keep their European ambitions alive.
**Head-to-Head: A True Rivalry**
The history between these two teams is a testament to their competitive spirit. In their last **five** encounters, Bologna has triumphed **three** times while Fiorentina has celebrated **twice**. Interestingly, there hasn’t been a draw in Serie A meetings since May 2023, emphasizing the intense rivalry that defines this fixture.
**Key Players: Spotlight on Dan Ndoye**
Keep an eye on Bologna’s **Dan Ndoye**, a striker with a penchant for the dramatic. After scoring a stunning winner in the Coppa Italia final, he has firmly established himself as a player for the big occasions. This will be his first challenge since returning from injury; with **nine goals this season**, he may be looking to hit double digits against Fiorentina.
**Predicted Line-ups**
Both teams face significant absences this weekend. Fiorentina is missing key players like **Moise Kean**, **Albert Gudmundsson**, and **Danilo Cataldi**, while stars **Nicolo Zaniolo**, **Lucas Beltran**, and **Michael Folorunsho** are suspended. Bologna will be without **Martin Erlic** and **Esatnis Pedrola**.
**Fiorentina’s Predicted Line-up**: De Gea – Pongracic, Mari, Ranieri – Dodo, Mandragora, Fagioli, Adli, Gosens – Richardson, Ndour
**Bologna’s Predicted Line-up**: Skorupski – De Silvestri, Beukema, Lucumi, Miranda – Ferguson, Freuler, Pobega – Orsolini, Dallinga, Ndoye
**Other Notable Factors**
Fiorentina’s defense has been suspect lately, having conceded **two or more goals** in **three** of their last four matches. They will need to tighten up if they aspire to qualify for Europe next season. Considering this defensive vulnerability, betting on **Bologna to score over 1.5 goals** at odds of **17/10** via BoyleSports could be worthwhile.
**Fiorentina vs Bologna Betting Tips & Predictions**
**Bologna to Win**
8/5
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**Dan Ndoye to Score Anytime**
10/3
Boylesports
**Over 9.5 Corners**
13/8
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