AC Pisa 1909 vs Bologna FC 1909: Match Preview

What we know

AC Pisa and Bologna will face off in a crucial Serie A matchup. AC Pisa is currently at the bottom of the table with 15 points, while Bologna sits mid-table with 30 points. The home side is desperate for a win to climb out of the relegation zone.

Form

• AC Pisa's last 5: @ Udinese 2-2, vs Atalanta 1-1, @ Inter 6-2, vs Sassuolo 1-3, @ Verona 0-0
• Bologna's last 5: @ Verona 2-3, vs Fiorentina 1-2, @ Genoa 3-2, vs Milan 0-3, vs Parma 0-1

Head-to-Head

Historically, Bologna has the upper hand over AC Pisa, boasting 7 wins, 2 draws, and only 1 loss. The most recent encounter ended in a convincing 4-0 victory for Bologna on October 5, 2025.

Availability

Predicted Lineups:

• AC Pisa:

  • Goalkeepers: Simone Scuffet, Nicolas, Adrian Šemper
  • Defenders: Tommaso Guizzo, Antonio Caracciolo, Simone Canestrelli, Arturo Calabresi, Samuele Angori, Felipe Loyola, Francesco Coppola, Raúl Albiol, Rosen Bozhinov, Daniel Denoon
  • Midfielders: Mattéo Tramoni, Mehdi Leris, Marius Mihai Marin, Malthe Hojholt, Gabriele Piccinini

• Bologna:

  • Goalkeepers: Łukasz Skorupski, Federico Ravaglia, Massimo Pessina
  • Defenders: Ukko Happonen, Matteo Franceschelli, Martin Vitík, Eivind Helland, Bodin Tomašević, Petar Markovic, Davide Baroncioni, Nicolò Casale, João Mário Lopes
  • Midfielders: Federico Bernardeschi, Luca Lai, Simon Sohm
  • Forwards: Nicolò Cambiaghi, Simone Negri, Francesco Castaldo

Tactical note

AC Pisa, under the guidance of coach Oscar Hiljemark, will need to tighten their defensive discipline against Bologna, managed by Vincenzo Italiano, known for their attacking style. A strong midfield battle will be pivotal for both teams' success.

What to watch

Watch for AC Pisa's attempts to capitalize on home advantage in their fight for survival, contrasted with Bologna's desire to solidify their mid-table position. The interplay between each team’s key players could be decisive, especially given their historical performances against each other.