UEFA Europa League Gameweek 4
Bologna 0 - 0 FT Brann
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Futmetrix Verdict
58
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Deportivo La Coruna
1-1
Real Betis
⚡ Intensity
43
⚖️ Balance
44
🏆 Stakes
56
🎲 Upset
37
Late drama denies Betis away victory.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
29' ↓ G. Fabbian ↑J. Miranda
41' Juan Miranda
Eivind Helland 45'+1
HT
46' Lewis Ferguson
↓ B. Finne ↑N. Castro 61'
↓ U. Mathisen ↑M. Hansen 61'
75' ↓ F. Bernardeschi ↑R. Orsolini
75' ↓ N. Cambiaghi ↑J. Odgaard
↓ D. De Roeve ↑T. Pedersen 75'
↓ M. Haaland ↑J. Laegreid 75'
82' ↓ N. Moro ↑T. Pobega
82' ↓ S. Castro ↑T. Dallinga
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Bologna
Goalkeepers
Łukasz Skorupski 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
90
Minutes
Defenders
Emil Holm 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Torbjørn Heggem 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jhon Lucumí 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
Charalampos Lykogiannis 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
2
Fouls
4.5
Rating
Midfielders
Nikola Moro 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Lewis Ferguson 
MAGNET
75
Activity
75
Activity
67
Passes
8
Duels
Federico Bernardeschi 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
21%
Pass Acc
Giovanni Fabbian
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
29
Entry
Nicolò Cambiaghi
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Santiago Castro
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
BENCH
Federico Ravaglia
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Massimo Pessina
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Nicolò Casale
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nadir Zortea
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Miranda
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
41%
Pass Acc
Martin Vitík
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tommaso Pobega
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Riccardo Orsolini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonathan Rowe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jens Odgaard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Thijs Dallinga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brann
Goalkeepers
Mathias Dyngeland
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Denzel De Roeve
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Eivind Helland
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Japhet Sery Larsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vetle Dragsnes
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Ulrik Mathisen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Emil Kornvig
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Jakob Sørensen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eggert Aron Guðmundsson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Bård Finne
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Markus Haaland
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
BENCH
Tom Bramel
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Fredrik Pallesen Knudsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nana Kwame Boakye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joachim Soltvedt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Thore Pedersen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mads Sande
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lars Remmem
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mads Kristian Hansen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Niklas Castro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Julian Lægreid
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/19/2026 | Brann | 0 - 1 | Bologna | UEFA Europa League | Brann Stadion |
| 11/06/2025 | Bologna | 0 - 0 | Brann | UEFA Europa League | Stadio Renato Dall'Ara |
Bologna Win
Brann Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +8
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -5
P: 4 GD: -7
P: 4 GD: -5
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Bologna
Brann
Bologna
Brann
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Ten-Man Bologna Hit a Norwegian Wall at Dall'Ara
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 24/100. A marathon of frustration where an early dismissal forced the hosts to dictate play without the necessary cutting edge to break a stubborn deadlock.
Early Fireworks Extinguished
Bologna started with clear intent, aiming to push their top-ten Europa League campaign forward. The Intensity was palpable as the hosts pressed Brann deep into their own half at the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara. However, the entire tactical blueprint was shredded in the 23rd minute. Charalampos Lykogiannis committed a crucial foul, earning a straight red card and leaving his side a man down. Suddenly, the dynamics shifted. Instead of retreating, the hosts astonishingly controlled possession at 55%, refusing to let the numerical disadvantage dictate the tempo and dictating the midfield battles despite the missing man.
The Siege of Bergen
Despite playing with ten men for over an hour, Bologna turned the pitch into a tilted battlefield. The Italians launched a barrage of 16 shots and piled on set-piece pressure with 11 corners. Yet, the Balance of the tie rested firmly on the gloves of Matias Dyngeland. The Brann shot-stopper delivered an absolute masterclass, registering four critical saves to deny the hosts. At the other end, Emil Holm and Jhon Lucumí were utterly dominant in shutting down any Norwegian counter-attacks, restricting the visitors to zero shots on target. The Upset Factor loomed, but Brann lacked the attacking bite to exploit their extra man.
A Gritty Stalemate
As the clock ticked down, the sheer volume of speculative efforts—25 combined shots with a mere three on target—highlighted the lack of final-third precision. The Stakes were evident; a win would have pushed Bologna closer to the automatic qualification spots, but this gritty 0-0 draw keeps them firmly in the playoff zone at 10th. Brann, lingering down in 24th, will view this as a point gained on the road rather than two points dropped against ten men. Our take is simple: it was a tactical chess match that demanded defensive heroics rather than attacking brilliance.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Charalampos Lykogiannis impact the match?
The 23rd-minute dismissal forced Bologna to play with ten men, yet they still controlled possession and shot volume, ultimately failing to break down a defensive Brann.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
A mismatch with playoff implications
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 22/100. Brann's desperate bid to stay above the Europa League playoff line meets a Bologna side struggling to entertain their own fans.
The Setup
Bologna sit comfortably in 10th, chasing top-eight direct qualification, while Brann occupy 24th—the absolute cut-off for the playoff spots. Despite an unbeaten streak (WDWWD) and the presence of attacking talents like S. Castro, Bologna's poor home record at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara keeps their Form rating modest. Brann's dismal run of results (LDLDD) heavily drags down the Balance of this fixture. The low Stakes overall make this a tough sell for neutrals on November 06, 2025.
Key Battle
The home side's fluid midfield against the visitors' deep-sitting back line. With Brann desperately needing a result to stay alive in the competition, expect them to park the bus and force Bologna to patiently break them down.
Our Prediction
Bologna should edge it, 1-0. It won't be a classic, but the Italians' superior technical quality will eventually pierce a stubborn Norwegian defence.