Bologna 0-0 Cagliari result, stats and report

Bologna produced a stunning performance to beat AC Milan 4-2 in Serie A, with Alphadjo Cissè scoring twice in the first half to set the tone for a dominant away display. Samuel Mbangula's hat-trick gave the scoreline a flattering look for the hosts, but the result was never seriously in doubt.

AS Roma won 4-2 against Cagliari at home in Serie A, with two substitute goals in the final ten minutes settling a match that Cagliari briefly threatened to turn on its head. Roma had the quality when it mattered. End of.

Monza put on a ruthless display at home, goals from Eddy Kouadio, Gustavo Varela (twice) and Jay Robinson handing Cagliari a 4-0 defeat despite the visitors having more of the ball.

Venezia host Bologna on Friday night in desperate need of points, but their visitors arrive in confident mood after three wins from their last five Serie A matches. Something has to give.

Udinese arrive in Bologna without a single point from their last five Serie A matches. Bologna are far from convincing themselves, but this is exactly the kind of fixture a home side should win.

Como have won three of their last five Serie A matches and carry genuine momentum into Saturday's home fixture. Cagliari arrive with three straight wins behind them but a 4-0 hammering by Monza still fresh in the memory.

Bologna have kept zero clean sheets in their last five Serie A matches and Monza arrive knowing how to find the net. Something has to give at the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara.

Cagliari have been difficult to beat at home and carry real momentum into Saturday's fixture. Bologna arrive with form that raises serious questions about their desire to compete away from their own patch.