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 compiles 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 had to be taken off after a heavy collision with Carlos Forbs. However, manager Arne Slot does not believe the Scottish left-back's injury is serious. Robertson will be assessed before the game against Bologna, while Harvey Elliott, who has a broken foot, is definitely out. However, Darwin Nunez could return after being ill and missing the win over Wolves.
Mohamed Salah, after scoring the decisive 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.
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 have his fitness checked after being forced off in his last outing. The Italian side are struggling without Lewis Ferguson due to an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, with midfielders Tommaso Pobega and Oussama El Azzouzi 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 expected lineup for Liverpool vs Bologna
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 football commentary on Liverpool vs Bologna
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 scenario to beat their opponents from the 2005 and 2007 finals on 17 September, when Christian Pulisic opened the scoring early on. Ibrahima Konate and Virgil van Dijk capitalised on set-piece errors from the Rossoneri defence to quickly put Liverpool ahead, 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-game 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 helped Liverpool go top of the Premier League at the weekend, thanks to Manchester City dropping points against 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 their last nine. Bologna, after a 60-year absence from European competition, saw 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. In their current form, they are not 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 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.
