Serie A

Bologna vs. Fiorentina, the Derby dell'Appennino

The Rossoblù need points in the race for Europe, while the Viola want to keep climbing the table and move out of the relegation zone.

Bologna take on Fiorentina in a classic encounter at the Renato Dall’Ara. The two sides have met 151 times in Serie A, and both hope to use the match as a springboard towards their respective goals. Vincenzo Italiano faces his former club, with his Bologna side looking to build on their morale-boosting 3-2 victory in Verona on Thursday evening. The Rossoblù, who haven’t won at home since their 2-1 Coppa Italia victory over Parma on 4 December, are now aiming for consistency in their pursuit of European qualification.

Things are now looking more positive for Fiorentina, who are unbeaten in three and three points from safety after drawing 1-1 at home against AC Milan. Vanoli’s side have made noticeable progress: they couldn’t quite come away with victory against the Rossoneri, but the team’s cohesion is now evident and results are starting to come. Unpredictable and carrying significant stakes, Bologna vs. Fiorentina is a fixture not to be missed.

DISCIPLINE

Suspended: Cambiaghi (Bologna); Vanoli (Fiorentina)

Cautioned: Miranda, Cambiaghi (Bologna); Parisi, Nicolussi Caviglia, Mandragora, Fagioli (Fiorentina)

REFEREE

DOVERI (ROSSI L. – FONTEMURATO) IV: COLOMBO, VAR: GARIGLIO, AVAR: MARESCA

UPCOMING MATCHES

Genoa-Bologna (Sunday January 25, 15.00 CET)

Fiorentina-Cagliari (Saturday January 24, 18.00 CET)

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