Serie A 2024-2025: Venice-Bologna, the likely lineups

Venice and Bologna will face off in the opening of the 30th day of Serie A this Saturday as they return from the national team break. Kickoff at 3 p.m. at the Penzo. The lagunari, coming off four draws in a row, are looking for three golden points for the salvation race, while the Rossoblù want to confirm fourth place after their bombastic 5-0 win over Lazio.

Di Francesco must do without Nicolussi Caviglia, who is disqualified, in midfield, where Busio will be joined by Duncan and Perez. Doumbia could start the match from the bench. On the flanks will be Zerbin and Ellertsson, while the’attack will see the pair of Oristanio and Fila, with Maric out. In defense, Schingtienne is confirmed, while Radu will be in goal.

Italian will be able to count on the return of Freuler in goal, supported by Ferguson, who seems to have the better of Pobega for a starting spot. In attack, Dallinga will take the place of the disqualified Castro, with Orsolini, Odgaard and Cambiaghi supporting in the three-quarter. The full-backs will likely be Calabria and Miranda, while Lykogiannis is out with an ankle injury. There will be a turnover in defense with Casale and in goal with Ravaglia replacing Lucumì and Skorupski, respectively.

Probable lineups

Venice (3-5-2): Radu; Schingtienne, Idzes, Candé; Zerbin, Perez, Busio, Duncan, Ellertsson; Oristanio, Fila. All. Di Francesco.

Bologna (4-2-3-1): Skorupski; Calabria, Beukema, Casale, Miranda; Ferguson, Freuler; Orsolini, Odgaard, Cambiaghi; Dallinga. All. Italiano.