Bologna enters this European clash at an excellent moment. They have won their last two league matches, including a victory over Napoli in this series, and even more impressively, their last three matches have ended with a clean sheet. In the Europa League, the team shows more control and patiently builds their attacks. The draws against Bran and Freiburg and the victory over FCSB outline a team that finds it hard to concede spaces, even though they are not among the highest-scoring in the tournament.
Uncertain rhythm for SalzburgSalzburg arrives with inconsistent form and three losses in their last four matches. The 2-0 victory over GA Eagles somewhat restored their confidence, but defeats to Ferencvaros, Lyon, and Porto have highlighted problems in matches where the opponent manages to impose a higher tempo. The match against Ferencvaros was open and high-scoring, but against better-organized teams, the Austrians struggle to maintain control over the course of the game.
Prediction: Victory for BolognaThe hosts demonstrate a stability that is hard to underestimate – three consecutive clean sheets and two consecutive victories in the league are serious arguments in their favor. At the same time, Salzburg shows fluctuations precisely against teams that play organized and patiently. Against this backdrop, a victory for Bologna seems like a fully justified choice for this clash.
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