Grosseto vs Bologna Match preview

Italian Serie B: Grosseto vs Bologna

Grosseto are safe with 43 points, with a game in hand since they didn’t finish the duel against Treviso last Saturday and the match was postponed for May 14th. Toscana side are on the verge of great success in the first season in second-league; they will stay for the next season and they can be satisfied with what they showed. As we expected, they took most of the points at Zecchi stadium which is and invincible fortress; Pioli led the squad excellently and collected points as the games went by. The fans complain about being too careful sometimes but the epilogue of the season proved him right. After struggling a lot Bologna beat Vicenza with the good news coming from Lecce where Salentini failed to win Mantova which saw Bologna back on third. This week AlbinoLeffe and Lecce meet so precisely Bologna could have most profit of that game. Of course if they win in Grosseto.

Grosseto lost only three matches at home

They rarely lose on home ground, hardly concede especially in the second part of the season when they were surprisingly calm although they have no experience, whatsoever in Serie B. However they did bring several experienced players but many predicted that Grosseto don’t stand much chance of staying in the league. But what happened was that not for a single time have Grosseto been in the dangerous zone. They spent a part of the season near bottom but they won all of the crucial games, like in Avellino or few matches at home. This squad deserves to stay in the league and it won't be easy for Bologna at Zecchini.

Bologna paid for the win over Vicenza

Daino finished the season, defense is scattering away so in case Bologna don’t get automatic promotion they won't be favourites in the play-offs. They are playing weaker in the second part of the season; it is even well-known that there are some disagreements in the locker room, that some players like Marazzina accuse their colleagues of not trying enough. Conte Max is right because the lack of motivation is obvious in some of the players and coach Arrigoni can't seem to solve that problem. His destiny in the club depends on the outcome of the season. Bologna must win Grosseto and wait for the news form Bergamo, since if AlbinoLeffe win and rossoblu triumph away; they will take over second place again. They are meeting unmotivated Pisa and Messina at home and travel to Mantova till the end; maximum number of points is not an impossible feat which would lead them directly to elite. This is a plan in theory and we are yet to see if they will be able to make it happen.

Betting Verdict

The odds of 1.55 are not worth the risk. Bologna are clearly the favourites but Grosseto won't gamble away their reputation. It is much better to bet on small number of goals, since this will be a tough game, Bologna are not so efficient either and defense is the better part of both sides. In the first part of the season rossoblu barely marked a minimum win, which we expect this time too.

Team news : Mignani and Innocenti are out for Grosseto. Bonetto is new injury worry for Bologna coach Arrigoni.

Our tip: Bet 5 on Under 2.5 goals
Odds 1.55 at
Bookmaker: Gamebookers