Bologna FC vs. Benevento

A tough matchup for shorthanded Bologna, ranked #13 in the 20-team Italian Serie A League. The defense is poor (35 goals allowed in 21 games) and they've dropped three of five. They have just two victories in their last 12 matches. Bologna has home field but has surrendered 11 goals in their last five home games. They're on a 2-4-2 run at home, including a 4-2 loss to 16th-ranked Spezia. Bologna is banged up, with midfielder Mattias Svanberg banned for this match, while both forward Federico Santander and midfielder Paolo Farago out with injuries. Benevento has split its last four road games, with a 2-1 win at Cagliari and a 2-0 shutout at 10th-ranked Udinese. Back Benevento on the moneyline.