Bologna vs Fiorentina: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 January

Betiball's prediction for Bologna vs Fiorentina on 18 January 2026 (kick-off: 10:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Bologna vs Fiorentina preview before placing your bet.

Bologna vs Fiorentina: Starting Lineups Time : 18/01/2026 10:00

Bologna
1 - 2
Finished
Fiorentina
90' event Lewis Ferguson
88' event Giovanni Fabbian
77' event Juan Miranda
72' event Lewis Ferguson / Tommaso Pobega
46' event Jonathan Rowe / Riccardo Orsolini
46' event Nikola Moro / Remo Freuler
46' event Nadir Zortea / Emil Holm
46' event Giovanni Fabbian / Jens Odgaard
38' event Emil Holm
event 90+3' Luca Ranieri / Nicolo Fagioli
event 80' Niccolo Fortini / Fabiano Parisi
event 72' Marco Brescianini / Rolando Mandragora
event 72' Manor Solomon / Albert Gudmundsson
event 72' Simon Sohm / Cher Ndour
event 45+3' Roberto Piccoli Goal awarded
event 45' Roberto Piccoli
event 19' Rolando Mandragora
event 18' Cher Ndour Goal cancelled
90' event Lewis Ferguson
event 90+3' Luca Ranieri / Nicolo Fagioli
88' event Giovanni Fabbian
event 80' Niccolo Fortini / Fabiano Parisi
77' event Juan Miranda
event 72' Marco Brescianini / Rolando Mandragora
72' event Lewis Ferguson / Tommaso Pobega
event 72' Manor Solomon / Albert Gudmundsson
46' event Jonathan Rowe / Riccardo Orsolini
event 72' Simon Sohm / Cher Ndour
46' event Nikola Moro / Remo Freuler
event 45+3' Roberto Piccoli Goal awarded
46' event Nadir Zortea / Emil Holm
event 45' Roberto Piccoli
46' event Giovanni Fabbian / Jens Odgaard
event 19' Rolando Mandragora
38' event Emil Holm
event 18' Cher Ndour Goal cancelled
Bologna Bologna
Substitutions
#6 Nikola Moro
#80 Giovanni Fabbian
#20 Nadir Zortea
#11 Jonathan Rowe
#19 Lewis Ferguson
#30 Benjamin Dominguez
#41 Martin Vitik
#77 Ibrahim Sulemana
#22 Charalampos Lykogiannis
#29 Lorenzo De Silvestri
#17 Ciro Immobile
#24 Thijs Dallinga
#1 Lukasz Skorupski
#25 Massimo Pessina
Bologna Bologna Fiorentina Fiorentina
18Shots11
3Shots on Goal4
14Fouls13
7Corner Kick1
13Free kick14
0Offside2
3Yellow card0
1Aerial13
2Save2
15Successful Tackles10
1Interceptions7
20Long pass21
1Assist1
16Successful center2
5Substitution5
8Shots off goal4
1Hit The Post0
15Head Success7
7Blocked3
12Tackle5
5Dribbles9
13Throw-in14
512Passes349
115Attacks61
69Dangerous attacks23
4Corner Kicks(HT)1
1BigChances2
13ShotsInsideBox9
5ShotsOutsideBox2
48DuelsWon40
1.32ExpectedGoals1.73
0.86xGOpenPlay1.69
1.32xGNonPenalty1.73
1.07xGOT2.13
37Touches In Opposition Box20
41AccurateCrosses5
33GroundDuelsWon33
15AerialDuelsWon7
9Clearances29
Fiorentina Fiorentina
Substitutions
#19 Manor Solomon
#6 Luca Ranieri
#4 Marco Brescianini
#29 Niccolo Fortini
#7 Simon Sohm
#53 Oliver Christensen
#14 Hans Nicolussi Caviglia
#1 Luca Lezzerini
#22 Jacopo Fazzini
#61 Riccardo Braschi
#23 Eman Kospo
#62 Luis Francisco Balbo Vieira
#60 Eddy Kouadio
Commentary
90+3' Fiorentina — substitution: Luca Ranieri / Nicolo Fagioli
90' Lewis Ferguson - Bologna receive a yellow card
88' Goal! Giovanni Fabbian - Bologna
80' Fiorentina — substitution: Niccolo Fortini / Fabiano Parisi
77' Juan Miranda - Bologna receive a yellow card
72' Bologna — substitution: Lewis Ferguson / Tommaso Pobega
72' Fiorentina — substitution: Marco Brescianini / Rolando Mandragora
72' Fiorentina — substitution: Manor Solomon / Albert Gudmundsson
72' Fiorentina — substitution: Simon Sohm / Cher Ndour
46' Bologna — substitution: Jonathan Rowe / Riccardo Orsolini
46' Bologna — substitution: Nikola Moro / Remo Freuler
46' Bologna — substitution: Nadir Zortea / Emil Holm
46' Bologna — substitution: Giovanni Fabbian / Jens Odgaard
45+3' VAR review - Fiorentina
45' Goal! Roberto Piccoli - Fiorentina
38' Emil Holm - Bologna receive a yellow card
19' Goal! Rolando Mandragora - Fiorentina
18' VAR review - Fiorentina

How We Build the Bologna vs Fiorentina Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Bologna vs Fiorentina on 18 January 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Bologna vs Fiorentina Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Bologna's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Fiorentina's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Bologna and Fiorentina sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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