Bologna v Monaco

This Tuesday, Bologna welcome Monaco to the Renato Dall’Ara Stadium in a crucial Champions League clash, as the Italian side looks to secure their first win of the campaign.

Bologna will be relying on home support to turn their fortunes around and get some more points on the board after a tough start.

On the other side, Monaco arrive in impressive European form, having enjoyed a strong start in the competition. Another victory would be invaluable for the French side, potentially securing their place among the group’s leaders and setting a solid foundation for the knockout stages.

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Monaco’s current form makes them strong value at these odds, which seem to underestimate their quality and recent performances. While Champions League away games are always tough, Monaco have proven they can thrive in difficult environments. In Ligue 1, they’ve been excellent on the road, and have won three of their four away games this season.

Their Champions League campaign has been equally impressive. Monaco have already beaten one of the best teams in the world Barcelona and they dominated Red Star Belgrade beating them 5-1. Their resilience was also evident in a late comeback away at Dinamo Zagreb. This success in a mix of European venues has built valuable momentum, and their domestic performance reinforces it; they currently sit second in Ligue 1, showcasing the strength of their squad across competitions.

Meanwhile, Bologna have struggled to find a rhythm. They’re sitting in 11th place in Serie A and have yet to score a single goal in the Champions League. Though they’ve faced tough matchups in Liverpool and Aston Villa, their lack of scoring power and patchy form don't suggest a quick improvement, especially against a confident Monaco side.

👕 Bologna v Monaco Predicted XI

🔍 Bologna v Monaco Players to Watch

🔴 Dan Ndoye

Dan Ndoye has been a key figure in Bologna’s attack this season, featuring in 8 of their 10 Serie A matches and starting in all three of their Champions League games. In domestic play, he’s averaged 1.08 shots on target per 90 minutes, or 0.8 per game. While he’s yet to register a shot on target in the Champions League, this has more to do with Bologna’s limited attacking opportunities against tougher opponents rather than any shortcoming on Ndoye’s part.

Despite these constraints, Ndoye’s offensive activity remains notable—he averages two shots per game in the Champions League, ranking him second among Bologna players for shots taken in the competition. With Bologna playing at home against Monaco, they’re likely to create more scoring opportunities, and Ndoye’s consistent involvement makes a shot on target from him a strong possibility.

⚪️ Lamine Camara

Lamine Camara has been a reliable presence for Monaco this season, contributing both defensively and offensively. With three goal involvements in nine league appearances, he’s shown his ability to impact play from midfield. However, his aggressive style has also made him the most frequently cautioned player on the team. He’s already accumulated four yellow cards and one red in Ligue 1 this year.

Camara’s tenacity is further reflected in his foul statistics. In Ligue 1, he averages 2.14 fouls per 90 minutes, which rises slightly to 2.29 in the Champions League. Despite this, his importance to the team is clear; he’s started all three of Monaco’s Champions League fixtures and received one yellow card in Europe so far. In a Champions League away clash with emotions at a high it would be no shock to see Camara commit a couple of fouls or receive a caution.

📂 Bologna v Monaco Cheat Sheet

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💻 Bologna v Monaco Form and Tactics

Monaco enters this game at a pivotal moment. After an impressive start in Ligue 1, going unbeaten in their first eight games, they’ve recently stumbled with two consecutive losses and will be eager to bounce back with a statement performance.

Their European campaign, however, has been stellar; only Aston Villa and Liverpool have a better record in the tournament, which is all the more impressive considering Monaco’s win against Barcelona, likely their toughest fixture of the league phase.

Defensively, Monaco has been one of the standout teams in Ligue 1, conceding just seven goals—the second-fewest in the league. This defensive strength has been supported by tactical flexibility, with Monaco typically setting up in a 4-2-3-1 formation but occasionally switching to a 4-4-2 or 3-4-3 when needed.

This adaptability has allowed them to maintain a solid structure while adjusting to different opponents and game situations. Bologna will certainly have a tough task on their hands as they aim to break them down.

Bologna has faced a challenging season so far. In Serie A, they’ve managed just two wins from nine games, drawing six, which has stunted their progress in the standings. Their Champions League campaign has been even tougher, as they remain scoreless and near the bottom of the league table.

The coaching change has also impacted the club’s trajectory. Vincenzo Italiano took over after Thiago Motta chose not to renew his contract last season, a disappointing shift for Bologna, as Motta appeared to be building a cohesive team with innovative tactics.

Italiano has yet to replicate that success, and the team has struggled to find form under his guidance. However, a win on Tuesday could be a turning point, as Bologna certainly have the quality within the squad to deliver better results if they can regain confidence and consistency.

🏁 Bologna v Monaco Ref Watch

• Referee: Aliyar Aghayev (Azerbaijan)
• He has officiated three European games this year, two in the Europa League and one in the Champions League. 
• He has averaged 3.67 yellows across these games. Last year in Europe he averaged 5.60 yellow cards per game.
• In the Azeri domestic league, he averages 3.63 yellow cards a game. He has yet to brandish a red card this season.

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