Comments and predictions for Liverpool vs Bologna: Salah becomes a saint
The match between Liverpool vs Bologna in the Champions League takes place at 2:00 a.m. on October 3. Nghe An Newspaper provides statistics, analyzes performance, makes football comments and predicts the score of this match.
Latest Liverpool vs Bologna squad information
Liverpool were in trouble at Molineux last weekend when Andy Robertson was forced off after a heavy clash with Carlos Forbs. However, manager Arne Slot does not believe the Scottish left-back's injury is serious. Robertson will be assessed ahead of the game against Bologna, while Harvey Elliott, who has a broken foot, is a definite no-show. Darwin Nunez could return, though, after being ill and missing the win over Wolves.
Mohamed Salah, after scoring the winning penalty last weekend, has the chance to set a new record. If he scores against Bologna, he will become the first Liverpool player to score in five consecutive Champions League/European Cup games at Anfield.
As for Bologna, defender Jhon Lucumi's red card in the draw with Atalanta will not affect his availability for the upcoming match. However, striker Santiago Castro will need to be checked after being forced off in his last outing. The Italian side are without Lewis Ferguson due to an ACL injury, while midfielders Tommaso Pobega and Oussama El Azzouzi are recovering from knee injuries.
If Castro is unavailable, Thijs Dallinga, a summer signing from Toulouse, will lead the attack. However, the Dutchman has yet to make a direct appearance in five games for his new club.
Latest Liverpool vs Bologna expected lineup
Liverpool:
Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Van Dijk, Konate, Tsimikas; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo; Nunez
Bologna:
Skorupski; Posch, Beukema, Lucumi, Lykogiannis; Aebischer, Moro, Freuler; Orsolini, Dallinga, Ndoye
Latest Liverpool vs Bologna football review
It was not the first time Liverpool had come from behind against AC Milan in the Champions League, although they did not need to recreate the Istanbul drama to beat their opponents in the 2005 and 2007 finals on 17 September, when Christian Pulisic opened the scoring early on. Ibrahima Konate and Virgil van Dijk took advantage of set-piece errors from the Rossoneri defence to put Liverpool ahead quickly, before Dominik Szoboszlai completed the dramatic victory midway through the second half.
The win over Paulo Fonseca's men marked the start of a four-match winning run for Arne Slot's side, which included a 5-1 EFL Cup win over West Ham United, as well as Premier League successes against Bournemouth and Wolverhampton. Despite struggling in the latter, Mohamed Salah's penalty put Liverpool top of the Premier League at the weekend, thanks to Manchester City dropping points at Newcastle United, promising an intriguing title race between Liverpool, the champions and Arsenal.
Back in the Champions League, Liverpool are on an impressive run, winning all 10 of their last group games at Anfield and scoring at least two goals in nine of their last four. Bologna, who have been absent from European competition for 60 years, have seen manager Thiago Motta leave for Juventus, and are now managed by Vincenzo Italiano. Under Italiano, Bologna drew 0-0 with Shakhtar two weeks ago, and have struggled to find form since, winning just once in their last seven games.
Bologna can be proud of their most recent Serie A performance, when they drew 1-1 with Atalanta despite being down a man in the second half. However, they are currently 13th in Serie A ahead of their clash with the European champions. In their draw with Shakhtar, Bologna had 17 shots on goal but only managed one on target. Their current form means they are no longer the force they were under Motta, and Liverpool should be well placed to ease to another convincing home win.
Liverpool vs Bologna score prediction
Based on the above football comments, we and the world's leading football sites have given the results of the match.Liverpool vs Bolognaas follows:
- Sportsmole:Liverpool 3-0 Bologna
- WhoScore:Liverpool 2-0 Bologna
- Our newspaper predicts:Liverpool 4-1 Bologna
When and where to watch Liverpool vs Bologna live?
To watch the Liverpool vs Bologna match live in the Champions League taking place at 2:00 a.m. on October 3, viewers can watch it onK+ Sport,K+PMor online sports channels. Wish you have fun watching football.
