Bologna nonetheless have a slim hope of securing a prime eight Europa League end as they tackle Maccabi Tel-Aviv with Santiago Castro, Riccardo Orsolini and Jonathan Rowe.
It kicks off at 20.00 GMT (21.00 CET).
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VERONA, ITALY – JANUARY 15: Vincenzo Italiano, head coach of Bologna FC, seems to be on earlier than the Serie A match between Hellas Verona FC and Bologna FC 1909 at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on January 15, 2026 in Verona, Italy. (Photograph by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Photographs)
That is the ultimate spherical of the league part, and each Italian groups are already assured a spot within the play-offs, however the goal is direct entry to the Spherical of 16.
Bologna are at present in fifteenth place with 12 factors after a gap loss to Aston Villa, adopted by three wins and three attracts.
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They’ve been stuttering badly in 2026, managing one victory, three stalemates and 4 losses in all competitors, dropping a 2-0 result in
Jhon Lucumi is the one remaining participant on the remedy desk, though Lukasz Skorupski has seemed very rusty since coming back from over two months out.
Benjamin Dominguez is neglected of the UEFA squad record to make method for Remo Freuler.
Riccardo Orsolini returns to the beginning XI with Rowe, Castro and Lewis Ferguson.
BOLOGNA, ITALY – JANUARY 22: Arne Engels of Celtic FC competes for the ball with Tommaso Pobega of Bologna FC throughout the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 League Section MD7 match between Bologna FC 1909 and Celtic FC at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara on January 22, 2026 in Bologna, Italy. (Photograph by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Photographs)
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Maccabi Tel-Aviv are already eradicated after managing only one level in seven Europa League video games and surprisingly determined to sack coach Zarko Lazetic lower than 24 hours earlier than kick-off.
That call was taken after three consecutive defeats in all competitors.
Osher Davida, Mohamed Camara, Tyrese Asante, Kristijan Belic, Ioan Nicolaescu and Denny Gropper all have numerous health points.
Dor Peterz is acquainted to Serie A followers from his time at Venezia.
Maccabi Tel-Aviv vs. Bologna line-ups
Maccabi Tel-Aviv: Melika; Ben Hamo, Heitor, Shlomo; Ben Harosh, Andrade, Lederman, Sissokho, Revivo; Dor Peretz, Madmon
Bologna: Skorupski; Zortea, Vitik, Casale, Miranda; Freuler, Moro; Orsolini, Ferguson, Rowe; Castro
Ref: Kikacheishvili (GEO)
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