Borussia Dortmund are aiming to move closer to securing a top-eight spot in the Champions League as they travel to Stadio Renato Dall'Ara to take on Bologna.
On the other hand, the Italian hosts have had a tough time in Europe, only managing to gather two points from six games. They need to win their remaining two matches to have a chance of reaching the knockout phase play-offs.
Currently, BVB are in contention for one of the eight automatic last-16 berths and they can bolster their chances of clinching one of those spots by defeating Bologna, who will be out of the running if they don't secure a win.
Team news
Bologna will be without Swiss midfielder Michel Aebischer due to a hernia issue, while Nicolo Cambiaghi is back in training and could feature.
Meanwhile, Dortmund will be missing left-back Ramy Bensebaini due to suspension after receiving his third yellow card in the defeat to Barcelona in December.
Filippo Mane and Niklas Sule, who missed the loss to Eintracht Frankfurt, will undergo assessments before the match.
The stats
Bologna's recent 3-1 win against Monza extended their unbeaten streak to three matches, following draws against Roma and Inter Milan.
Vincenzo Italiano's team has lost only one of their last six home games but have struggled in the Champions League at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara, with two draws and a loss in three matches.
Dortmund have suffered three consecutive losses, including defeats to Bayer Leverkusen and Holstein Kiel before the loss to Eintracht.
In Europe, BVB have performed better, securing 12 points from six games, just a point behind the teams above them in the standings.
Prediction
Bologna need a win to keep their play-off hopes alive, but even a victory may not be sufficient depending on other results. However, the hosts will adopt an attacking approach against Dortmund.
Bologna have been in good form domestically, particularly in scoring goals, with at least two goals in their last five games, while Dortmund have struggled defensively, conceding in their last eight matches.
Despite Dortmund's defensive issues, they have shown strong performances in Europe this season, with notable wins and high-scoring games against various teams.
With Dortmund looking to secure a top-eight spot, they are likely to end their losing streak and return to winning ways in an entertaining contest.