Bologna face Genoa at Stadio Renato Dell'Ara, Bologna on Saturday, Jan 9 at 8:45 PM in a basement battle that neither side can afford to lose. Both clubs are deep in the relegation picture in the Serie A, and defeat here could prove costly come the end of the season.

Bologna come into this fixture struggling badly (0W 3L in last 5). Genoa travel struggling badly (0W 4L in last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.

Despite playing at home, Bologna face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Genoa have won 5 of 10 encounters, with 3 draws. Their last encounter ended in Bologna won 2–3. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.6 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Bologna a slight edge, but Genoa are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.