Serie A

Genoa vs. Bologna: survival vs. Europe

Genoa take on Bologna, with both sides chasing points to stay on track with their campaign objectives.

The fight to stay up and the race for Europe meet at the Marassi on Matchday 22. Genoa are aiming for a fifth straight positive result after drawing 0-0 with Parma, as they try to build a safe distance from relegation. Bologna, meanwhile, are still chasing their European ambitions. After ending a seven-match winless run with a 3-2 victory away at Verona last week, they lost to Fiorentina on Sunday and now know they can no longer afford to drop points.
HEAD-TO-HEAD

There are 57 official precedents between the two teams at Marassi with a record of 22 Genoa victories (the latest 2-0 in Serie A 2023/24), 18 draws (the latest 2-2 in Serie A 2024/25) and 17 Bologna victories (the latest 0-1 in Serie A 2021/22).
DID YOU KNOW?

Only Milan (9) scores more goals than Bologna (8) in the first 15' of the second half in Serie A 2025/26.

COACHES and PLAYERS

Vincenzo Italiano ex of the matchday: as a player 9 appearances and no goals from January to June 2005 with the Genoa jersey.

Lorenzo Colombo at 5 goals after 21 matchdays. The Genoa striker is –1 from his seasonal goal record (6) signed in Serie B in 2021/22 with Spal and repeated in 2024/25 in Serie A with Empoli.

Leo Østigård at 4 goals after 21 matchdays: it is his best season of his career in terms of goals.

DISCIPLINE

Suspended: Ostigard (Genoa); Miranda (Bologna)

Cautioned: Masini (Genoa); Cambiaghi (Bologna)

REFEREE

MARESCA (BERCIGLI – CEOLIN) IV: PAIRETTO, VAR: MAGGIONI, AVAR: MASSA

UPCOMING MATCHES

Lazio-Genoa(Friday January 30, 20.45 CET)

Bologna-Milan (Tuesday February 1st, 20.45 CET)

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