Venezia vs Bologna prediction, odds and how to watch

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.

Inter left Venice with three points after two Venezia own goals settled a match the visitors dominated from start to finish. Venezia's defensive basics were simply not good enough.

Venezia ended a run of five consecutive Serie A defeats to beat Napoli 1-0, with Akor Adams scoring the only goal and Kevin De Bruyne missing a penalty as Napoli's afternoon fell apart completely.

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.

Juventus host Venezia on Sunday in a fixture that tells you everything about where both clubs are right now. Neither is where they want to be, but only one of them has an excuse.

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.