Today's Double: Como vs Lecce + Bologna vs Verona
Monday 001 Serie A Como vs Lecce
Como has been at the bottom of the league table this season, currently ranked 16th. Although their situation is still poor, their performance has actually improved. In the last two home games, they achieved a record of 1 win and 1 draw, scoring two goals against Roma and also scoring twice as visitors to Venice. In the last game against Inter Milan, they did not collapse. Compared to before, Como's ball control and attacking capabilities have improved.
Lecce, on the other hand, has been somewhat "one-sided" this season. Their home strength is strong, and they can compete with strong teams like Juventus. They narrowly lost to Lazio in the last game and easily defeated weaker opponents like Monza and Verona. However, when playing away, Lecce struggles. In the first eight Serie A away games, they only won one match and were even defeated by three goals against Roma in the last game.
This game: Although Como's record is worse than Lecce's, their recent form and combat effectiveness are clearly stronger than Lecce's. Moreover, they have the advantage of playing at home and have received strong support in terms of data. Therefore, I believe that Como can be highly regarded.
Recommendation: Win
Score Reference: 2:1, 2:0, 1:1
Monday 004 Serie A Bologna vs Verona
Since returning to Serie A in the 2015-2016 season, Bologna has mostly been in the lower half of the league table. In the past three seasons, the team's strength has grown year by year. Last season, they accumulated 68 points and ranked 5th, which is already at the forefront of the league and directly qualified for the Champions League stage. During the summer transfer period, defender Calafiori transferred to Arsenal, former Zirkze transferred to Manchester United, and 35-year-old Anautovic transferred to Inter Milan, damaging both the front and back lines. However, Bologna only signed players like Dalinjia and Cambiagi. After 16 rounds of matches this season, Bologna has achieved 7 wins, 7 draws, and 2 losses, accumulating 28 points and temporarily ranking 7th, falling back two places. However, the team has performed well at home, achieving an undefeated record of 3 wins and 4 draws in 7 matches. They won 1-0 against Fiorentina in the last home game, securing a three-game winning streak at home, and then won 2-0 against Torino in the last round, currently achieving two consecutive victories in the league.
Verona, since returning to Serie A in the 2019-2020 season, was in the middle position for two consecutive years, but their performance has declined significantly in the last two seasons. Last season, they ranked 13th, which is in the lower-middle position. After 17 rounds of matches this season, Verona has achieved 5 wins, 0 draws, and 12 losses, accumulating 15 points and temporarily ranking 17th, falling back four places and only one point above the relegation zone. In the first eight away matches, Verona achieved 2 wins, 0 draws, and 6 losses. They ended a six-game losing streak away from home by defeating Parma 3-2 in the last away game, but they lost again to AC Milan at home in the last round, losing eight out of the last ten matches.
This game: Overall, Bologna's strength far exceeds Verona's. They are only three points behind the Champions League qualification area and will definitely strive to secure a spot in the Champions League. At the same time, the team has strong home combat capabilities, while Verona's overall strength is low, and they are currently the team with the most defeats in the league, so they should not be overestimated. Based on data analysis, we predict Bologna to win.
Recommendation: Win
Score Reference: 2:1, 2:0, 3:0