Prediction for match Napoli — Bologna

Odds and Match Outcome Probabilities

On December 22, in the Italian Super Cup, Napoli will face Bologna. The 1X2 odds have Napoli at 2.16, a draw at 3.34, and Bologna at 3.96. The probabilities are distributed as follows: 45.62% for a Napoli win, 29.50% for a draw, and 24.88% for a Bologna win. Napoli is the favorite according to the odds and percentages, but the gap between the teams isn't significant, adding intrigue to the upcoming clash.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Napoli has an average possession of 55%, makes 1.2 offsides, receives 1.2 yellow cards, and commits 12 fouls per game. Bologna holds 53.6% possession, also has 1.2 offsides, 1.6 yellow cards, and 12.8 fouls. In Napoli's last three games: December 18 - Napoli vs Milan - 2-0, December 14 - Udinese vs Napoli - 1-0, December 10 - Benfica vs Napoli - 2-0. For Bologna: December 19 - Bologna vs Inter - 4-3, December 14 - Bologna vs Juventus - 0-1, December 11 - Celta vs Bologna - 1-2. Their last head-to-head was on November 9: Bologna vs Napoli - 2-0.

Goals Statistics

In the last five matches, Napoli averages 2 goals per game, while Bologna averages 2.2. In terms of goals scored: Napoli - 1, Bologna - 1.2, and both teams concede 1 on average. For over 2.5 goals: Napoli had 1 out of 5 matches, Bologna had 2 out of 5. In the first half, over 1.5 goals didn't happen for Napoli and occurred 3 times for Bologna. In the second half, both teams had only one match with over 1.5 goals. Napoli scores most frequently between the 16th-30th and 61st-75th minutes (25% each), and concedes most between the 46th-60th and 61st-75th minutes (50% each). Bologna is most productive between the 31st-45th minutes (60%), and concedes most between the 61st-75th minutes (50%). Overall, both teams do not show a strong over-profile for goals, with the over 2.5 total being exceeded in only 3 out of the last 10 combined matches. Based on these figures, a bet on under 2.5 goals looks justified, with odds of 1.72.

Corners in the Match

Napoli averages 5.8 corners per game, while Bologna averages 5.6. In the last 5 matches, Napoli didn't exceed the 9.5 total corners, while Bologna did so in 3 out of 5. The closest total to the average sum is 11.5, with odds available: over 11.5 corners at 3.43, under 11.5 at 1.25. Napoli is the favorite for corners with odds of 1.70. Overall, both teams show activity in taking corners, but Napoli tends to have a moderate amount, while Bologna leans towards higher totals. A bet on over 9.5 corners could be interesting, considering Bologna's 3 occurrences in their last five matches.