Bologna vs Celtic Tips & Preview - Open contest to serve up goals

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Celtic’s resurgence continues under O'Neill with three consecutive wins.
Bologna struggling for form, but have scored in five of their last six.
Expect goals as both teams have defensive vulnerabilities.

Bologna vs Celtic

Celtic are aiming to maintain their resurgence under Martin O'Neill when they travel to Bologna for a league phase clash in the UEFA Europa League.

Meanwhile, the hosts have been solid in the competition but come into this clash looking to find their best form. Both teams are likely to be fired up for this one and could serve up goals here.

Bologna News

Bologna are currently in the mix for the playoffs, having gone unbeaten in five of their six league phase matches. Vincenzo Italiano's team have picked up three wins on this run, including a 2-1 victory at Celta Vigo last time out.

The problem for Bologna is that they have suffered a serious dip in form in recent weeks and are winless in six of their last seven matches across all competitions. They are also winless in four of their last five home matches, falling 2-1 to Fiorentina in a Serie A fixture last weekend.

Bologna seem unable to maintain their defensive discipline and are without a clean sheet in their last 10 matches across all competitions. However, they have scored in five of the last six matches, while the last two fixtures on this run have produced over 2.5 goals.

Celtic News

Celtic are in the final playoff spot after claiming just two wins from six league phase matches. They were beaten 3-0 at home by Roma in their previous fixture and have since sacked manager Wilfried Nancy.

Martin O’Neill is the man in interim charge once again and has guided Celtic to three straight wins across all competitions. The visitors have also won three of their last four away matches, including a 2-0 victory at Auchinleck Talbot in a Scottish Cup clash at the weekend.

Goals are not a problem for Celtic, who have scored in nine of their last 10 away matches across all competitions. However, they are without a clean sheet in seven of those fixtures, while six matches on this run have produced over 2.5 goals.

Head to Head

This will be the first ever meeting between Bologna and Celtic.

Verdict

Bologna v Celtic

Celtic are looking to carry their recent resurgence into Europe, while Bologna are keen to end their slump. They will be fired up for this one, and with neither defence convincing at the moment, both teams are likely to score.

Bologna's last two matches have produced over 2.5 goals, and with an open contest expected here, a repeat could be considered.

Celtic

Over 0.5 Goals

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