Cremonese vs Bologna: prediction, H2H and probable lineups — April 5, 2026
One of the matches of Serie A's 31st round will be played on Sunday at the Giovanni Zini Stadium in Cremona, where Cremonese will host Bologna. Let's take a look at a bet on the outcome of this clash with solid chances for success.
Match preview
Cremonese are riding a wave of emotion after a long-awaited 2-0 victory over Parma, a result that lifted the team out of the relegation zone. With Marco Giampaolo at the helm, the Tigers have become more structured, and the international break gave the coach valuable time to further implement his ideas.
The hosts' attack is gradually coming to life: they've now scored in three straight matches – besides the win over Parma, there were clashes with Fiorentina (1-4) and Lecce (1-2). The return of Bondo and Baschirotto will be a crucial factor, as squad stability could play a key role in their fight for survival.
Bologna approach the game after a tough stretch, having lost 0-2 to Lazio and won only two of their last five matches in all competitions. A packed schedule and European commitments have affected their consistency, but the international break should have helped the team reset.
What stands out most is the Rossoblù's away form: six consecutive away victories, including four clean sheets. Even with Odgaard and Skorupski sidelined, Vincenzo Italiano's squad looks balanced enough to seek revenge for their first-round defeat (1-3).
Probable lineups
- Cremonese: Audero, Luperto, Bianchetti, Terracciano, Grassi, Maleh, Vandeputte, Pezzella, Zerbin, Bonazzoli, Sanabria
- Bologna: Ravaglia, Vitik, Heggem, Zortea, Miranda, Zomm, Moro, Orsolini, Bernardeschi, Rowe, Castro
Match facts and head-to-head
- Bologna have won six straight away matches, keeping a clean sheet in four of them.
- Cremonese snapped a 15-game winless streak with their victory over Parma.
- In the first round, Cremonese beat Bologna 3-1 – their first win over them in 35 years.
Prediction
Cremonese have shown renewed energy since the coaching change and will fight desperately for points, but Bologna appear more balanced and confident, especially away from home. Considering the visitors' strong road streak and the hosts' issues with consistency, a narrow Bologna win looks like the most probable outcome.
