For this crucial poster of the 3rd day of the Champions League, the bookmakers foresee a particularly balanced duel between Bologna and AS Monaco. In a preferential position (4th) in this unique group, the Rocher club leaves with a very slight advantage in the predictions (victory odds of 2.53 against 2.64 for Bologna).
Sports operators anticipate a first tactical and closed period. The score of 0-0 at the break appears to be one of the preferred scenarios (odds of 6.8), illustrating the prudence expected of the two teams at the start of the match.
Towards a close match between Bologna and AS Monaco?
The key to the match could come from Folarin Balogun, designated by the bookmakers as the most likely scorer of the match (odds of 2.86). The Monegasque striker is ahead of his teammate Thijs Dallinga (3.10) and the Bolognese attacking duo composed of Santiago Castro (3.36) and Riccardo Orsolini (3.37) in this projection.
The most likely final score according to operators would be a 1-1 draw (odds of 5). The other favorite scenarios lean towards narrow victories: 1-0 for Bologna (7.2) or 0-1 for Monaco (7). A 2-1 success for the Italians (7.7) or 1-2 for the Monegasques (7.5) cannot be ruled out.
The bookmakers rule out the hypothesis of an offensive festival. Large scores like a 3-0 or 0-3 appear unlikely (odds at 19), while a spectacular match with four or more goals seems very unlikely, as evidenced by the odds of a 4-4 set at 151. Ultimately, the forecasters anticipate a close match, probably decided on details, where the ability of the forward attackers to convert the rare chances could make the difference.
