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03 December 2021, 16:30 | 28 August 2021, 15:29
Match Preview Bologna vs Fiorentina Serie A Dec 5, 2021

The Serie A fixture, Bologna FC 1909 vs. ACF Fiorentina, kicks off at 12:30 (GMT+1) on Sunday, December 5, at the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara.

Preview Bologna Serie A, Dec 5, 2021

Preview Siniša Mihajlovic’s side shocked Jose Mourinho’s Roma in Wednesday’s 1-0 win over the Giallorossi on home soil and moved one spot ahead from 9th to 8th place on the Serie A table. A well-computed 20-yard-curling strike from Mattias Svanberg (35’) found its way around the outstretched arms of Rui Patrício in goal for Roma. Bologna came close to conceding, but luckily, Łukasz Skorupski was having one of his best days in goal. A resurgent Bologna has amassed an impressive 12 points out of a possible 15 after five Serie A games: WWLWW, and have 24 points from 7W, 3D, & 5L. Focusing on the numbers, Bologna has a goal ratio of 1.4 g.p.g. this season, having scored 21 goals in 15 Serie A games. The club has also conceded 24 goals (1.6 goals conceded per game) and has a G.D. of -3. Siniša Mihajlovic could be lining up the 3—4—2—1 formation once again for this game against Fiorentina. Meanwhile, Marko Arnautovic (hamstring) remains doubtful for this Sunday’s fixture.

Preview Fiorentina Serie A, Dec 5, 2021

Preview Red-hot Vlahovic was on target again for Fiorentina during the week, in Tuesday's 3-1 win over Sampdoria at the Stadio Artemio Franchi. Manolo Gabbiadini (15’) had put La Samp in front in the first fifteen minutes before José Callejón (23’) leveled the score-line for Fiorentina. Vlahovic (32') helped Fiorentina take the lead with a remarkable header, minutes before Riccardo Sottil (45’) bagged Fiorentina's third goal to wrap up the three points on home soil. Sampdoria pressed in a bid to salvage at least a point but failed to convert their chances. However, despite the victory, the Purples failed to make any progress up the Serie A table. Fiorentina remains in 6th place on the table, having picked up 24 points from 8W, 0D, and 7L. With 9 points out of a possible 15 in the last five Serie A games, WLWLW, Vincenzo Italiano aims for a quick return to winning ways. On Sunday, Italiano would be lining up another 4—3—3 formation for this game against Bologna with Dušan Vlahović at the center of La Viola's attacking trio. The 21-year-old appears to be on Arsenal’s radar, and a departure from Fiorentina during the January transfer window is becoming increasingly likely. Vlahovic is Serie A’s top goal scorer, with a haul of 12 goals to his name. On availability, Fiorentina could be without Matija Nastasic (calf injury) and Erick Pulgar (sprained ankle) for this game against Bologna.

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