Bologna 2-1 Frosinone – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Bologna at 53% — neither recent form nor the head-to-head data gives a clear steer either way as Bologna face Frosinone.
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Full Analysis
Stadio Renato Dall'Ara plays host to Bologna versus Frosinone in Serie A (matchday 9). Kick-off: Sunday 22 October 2023 at 15:00 UK time.
Form & Momentum
Bologna have collected 1.50 PPG across their last 10 games: 3W 6D 1L. Last five: D D D W D. They are averaging 1.30 goals per game and conceding 1.00 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 4 clean sheets in 10 games (40%) reflects a solid defensive base.
At home, Bologna have gone 3W 6D 1L in their last 10 home games (1.50 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.20 goals scored and 0.70 conceded per game. 5 clean sheets from their last 10 home games (50%) — they are an exceptionally hard side to score against at home.
Frosinone (all games): 5W 3D 2L across their last 10 — 1.80 points per game. Last five: W D D L W. They are scoring at 1.70 per game and conceding 1.50. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings (10%). Both teams have scored in 80% of their matches — a high rate that makes Yes a well-evidenced angle from their form.
Frosinone away from home: 3W 6D 1L from their last 10 away games — 1.50 PPG on the road. Away from home they average 1.10 goals scored and 0.80 conceded per game. 4 clean sheets from their last 10 away games (40%) shows they are capable of shutting up shop on the road.
Both sides are running at similar form levels — 1.50 PPG for Bologna against 1.80 for Frosinone. There is no clear form edge to exploit here; other signals need to take the lead.
Trading
Bologna half-time and goal-timing data (last 46 games, 22 of them at home): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 64% of their matches in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 58% of the time; of the 12 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 42%; of the 15 games they trailed at half-time, they recovered to draw or win 40%; BTTS occurs in 46% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 36% of games (home games).
Frosinone half-time and goal-timing data (last 46 games, 22 of them away): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 73% of their matches in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 62% of the time; of the 12 games they trailed at half-time, they recovered to draw or win 50%; BTTS occurs in 50% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 36% of games (away games); they keep a clean sheet 46% of the time.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Bologna 59% versus Frosinone 46%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Bologna 50% | Frosinone 46%). There is an in-play dynamic worth noting: Bologna surrender their half-time lead 42% of the time, while Frosinone have come from behind at the break to draw or win in 50% of cases — a combination that makes laying the hosts at HT a potential angle.
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Bologna 1.31 xG and Frosinone 0.58 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Bologna attack 0.922 / defence 0.795 | Frosinone attack 0.638 / defence 1.012. League average goals — home 1.401 / away 1.147. Frosinone's attack rating of 0.638 is below the league average, which holds their xG down at 0.58. Bologna have a tight defence (rating 0.795), which is pulling Frosinone's projected output down. Data: built from Bologna's last 46 games and Frosinone's last 8.
Result probabilities: Bologna 53% | Draw 31% | Frosinone 15%. Fair-value odds: Bologna 1.88 | Draw 3.21 | Frosinone 6.46. Bologna hold a narrow Poisson edge at 53% — the draw (31%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 29% | BTTS Yes probability 33% | Total xG 1.89. Under 2.5 is the strongly backed market at 71% probability — total xG of 1.89 sits well below the 2.5 threshold. The model is projecting a tight, low-scoring match. BTTS No has firm model support at 67% — Frosinone's lower xG of 0.58 gives a real chance they fail to score.
Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is Bologna at 53% — moderate model lean. Draw probability of 31% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Bologna if the outright odds are short.
The Poisson model projects 1.89 xG in total — Under 2.5 at 71% — reasonable conviction, supported by recent form (Bologna's last 10 home games and Frosinone's last 10 away games) averaging 1.9 goals per game.
Poisson assigns a 67% probability to BTTS No based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates corroborate — both teams scored in: Bologna 40% (last 10 home games) | Frosinone 50% (last 10 away games).
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Bologna vs Frosinone | Competition: Serie A, matchday 9 | Venue: Stadio Renato Dall'Ara • Kick-off: Sunday 22 October 2023 at 15:00 UK time • Data inputs: head-to-head data, recent form (overall and home/away), the Poisson prediction model and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Bologna 53% | Draw 31% | Frosinone 15% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 29% (Under 71%) | BTTS Yes 33% (No 67%) | xG Bologna 1.31 / Frosinone 0.58 • Poisson strength factors: Bologna attack 0.922 / def 0.795 | Frosinone attack 0.638 / def 1.012 | league avg home 1.401 / away 1.147 • Poisson stance: Bologna (53%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.31
Bologna xG
Expected Goals
0.58
Frosinone xG
33%
BTTS
57%
Over 1.5
29%
Over 2.5
12%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Bologna vs Frosinone FAQs
What time does Bologna vs Frosinone kick off?
Bologna vs Frosinone kicked off at 15:00 UK time on Sunday 22 October 2023 at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara.
What was the final score in Bologna vs Frosinone?
Bologna 2 - 1 Frosinone.
Where is Bologna vs Frosinone being played?
The match is being played at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara.
What competition is Bologna vs Frosinone part of?
Bologna vs Frosinone is a Serie A fixture (matchday 9) (Italy).
Who is favourite to win Bologna vs Frosinone?
Our statistical model gives Bologna a 53% chance of winning, Frosinone a 15% chance, and a 31% chance of a draw — making Bologna the favourite.
Will both teams score in Bologna vs Frosinone?
Our model estimates a 33% probability that both Bologna and Frosinone will score, so it leans towards BTTS No (67%).
Will Bologna vs Frosinone have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 29%, so it leans towards under 2.5 goals (71%).
🧮 Model Insight
Where the Numbers Come From
Working from Bologna's attack rating (0.92) and Frosinone's defence rating (1.01), the model arrives at 1.31 expected goals for the home side. Flip it around — Frosinone's attack (0.64x) against Bologna's defence (0.80x) — and the away total comes out at 0.58.
These ratings are built from Bologna's last 46 games and Frosinone's last 8 — a full enough recent sample to trust.
The Exact-Score Picture
Run the expected-goals figures through the full scoreline distribution and 1-0 emerges as the single most likely result, at 18.3%. Close behind: 0-0 (16.6%), 1-1 (13.0%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 48% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Bologna Win
53%
1.88
31%
3.21
15%
6.46
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 0
19.8%
Home win
Most likely
0 – 0
15.1%
Draw
2 – 0
12.9%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.31
Bologna xG
Total xG
1.89
0.58
Frosinone xG
1.88
53%
Home win
3.21
31%
Draw
6.46
15%
Away win
Goals Markets
56%
Over 1.5
1.79
44%
Under 1.5
2.27
29%
Over 2.5
3.45
71%
Under 2.5
1.41
12%
Over 3.5
8.33
88%
Under 3.5
1.14
4%
Over 4.5
25.00
96%
Under 4.5
1.04
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
33%
BTTS Yes
3.01
67%
BTTS No
1.50
Clean Sheet
56%
1.79
27%
3.69
Win to Nil
30%
3.36
4%
23.85
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 15.1 | 8.8 | 2.6 | 0.5 | 0.1 | – |
| 1 | 19.8 | 11.5 | 3.3 | 0.6 | 0.1 | – |
| 2 | 12.9 | 7.5 | 2.2 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – |
| 3 | 5.6 | 3.3 | 1.0 | 0.2 | – | – |
| 4 | 1.8 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – | – |
| 5 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Bologna vs Frosinone Prediction FAQs
What is the most likely scoreline for Bologna vs Frosinone?
Our Poisson model rates 1-0 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 18.3%.
How many goals are Bologna and Frosinone expected to score?
The model projects 1.31 expected goals for Bologna and 0.58 for Frosinone, a combined total of 1.89.
How confident is the prediction model for Bologna vs Frosinone?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 53%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Recent Form Overview
Bologna come into this having played 46 games, going 16W 17D 13L for 1.41 points per game. Their last five reads D-D-D-W-D.
On the other side, Frosinone sit at 2.00 PPG from 46 outings (27W 11D 8L), a run that reads W-D-D-L-W across their last five.
Frosinone carry the stronger recent form of the two, 0.59 PPG clear of Bologna — worth weighing alongside whatever the head-to-head and market data say.
How They Fare by Venue
Bologna's home form reads 9W 9D 4L across their last 22 home games, a 1.64 PPG return.
Away from home, Frosinone have taken 1.68 points per game from their last 22 away games (10W 7D 5L).
Attack vs Defence
Bologna are averaging 1.33 goals scored and 1.20 conceded per game recently; Frosinone are on 1.61 scored and 0.80 conceded.
Defensively: Frosinone in 46% — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 46 Results
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
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Frosinone
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Bologna (Home) vs Frosinone (Away)
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❓ Bologna vs Frosinone Form FAQs
What form are Bologna and Frosinone in coming into this match?
Bologna have gone 16W 17D 13L in their last 46 games (1.41 PPG), while Frosinone have gone 27W 11D 8L in their last 46 (2.00 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Bologna at home or Frosinone away?
Frosinone's away record (1.68 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Bologna at home: 1.64 PPG; Frosinone away: 1.68 PPG.
Have Bologna or Frosinone been keeping clean sheets recently?
Bologna have kept a clean sheet in 26% of their recent games, Frosinone in 46%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
The Rivalry So Far
Our data holds 2 H2H matches between Bologna and Frosinone, the earliest from October 2023. All of them came in Serie A. The most recent in our data was on 7 April 2024, some 2 years back — so squads and form on both sides may look very different now.
Last 2 Meetings
1
Bologna
1
Draws
0
Frosinone
Recent Meetings
❓ Bologna vs Frosinone H2H FAQs
What is the head-to-head record between Bologna and Frosinone?
Across the 2 head-to-head matches in our data, Bologna have won 1, Frosinone have won 0, and 1 has been drawn.
When did Bologna and Frosinone last play each other?
The most recent meeting in our data was on 7 April 2024: Frosinone 0-0 Bologna.
Who has won more matches between Bologna and Frosinone?
Bologna have the better head-to-head record, with 1 wins from the 2 head-to-head matches in our data.
📈 Trading Insight
Early Goal Trends
Bologna are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 64% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 36% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 38% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 60% of those situations.
Frosinone are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 73% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 27% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 17% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 50% of those situations.
Full-Time Markets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Bologna 46%, Frosinone 50% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 36% (Bologna) and 36% (Frosinone).
On the defensive side: Bologna keep a clean sheet in 41% of their matches; Frosinone in 36%; Bologna have failed to score in 27% of games; Frosinone in 27%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Bologna home games / Frosinone away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Bologna vs Frosinone Trading FAQs
Do both teams usually score in Bologna and Frosinone matches?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 46% of Bologna's recent matches and 50% of Frosinone's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Are Bologna and Frosinone matches usually high-scoring?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 36% of Bologna's recent games and 36% of Frosinone's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Bologna and Frosinone matches tend to have early goals?
There has been at least one first-half goal in 64% of Bologna's recent matches and 73% of Frosinone's — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Prediction vindicated as Bologna edge out Frosinone 2-1.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Bologna beat Frosinone 2-1 at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara, Regular Season - 9, in the Serie A. The remainder of the report sets that outcome against the pre-match model, the markets and the teams' data profiles.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Bologna 1.31 xG and Frosinone 0.58 xG, a combined 1.89. The scoreboard read 2-1 for 3 actual goals. Both sides finished within a goal of their individual projections, so the scoreline sat close to the model's expected shape. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Bologna attack 0.92 / defence 0.80 against Frosinone attack 0.64 / defence 1.01, drawn from 46/8 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Bologna 53% | Draw 31% | Frosinone 15%, with Bologna to win its most likely call at 53%. The result followed the model's preferred path, landing its top-rated outcome.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 29%. The game delivered 3, so it went over — against the model's lean. Over 1.5 had been 57% and landed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 33% and the match saw both sides score — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 48% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Bologna 50%, Frosinone 46%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 52%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Bologna's trading profile (46 games, 22 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 59% of their matches — today it did.
Frosinone's trading profile (46 games, 22 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 46% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 46% of the time, and conceded here.
Form vs Result
On form, Frosinone arrived the stronger side — 2.00 PPG against 1.41. Form was overturned, with Bologna winning despite arriving in poorer recent shape. Frosinone (home/away splits) shipped 2 against a 0.82 concession average — a leakier day than usual.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 1 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (miss), form (miss). This one broke away from the data — most of the pre-match signals were overturned by how the ninety minutes actually played out.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.
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