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Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
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Match Events
↓ I. Van der Brempt ↑I. Smolcic 27'
Máximo Perrone 28'
Ivan Smolčić 35'
37' Martin Vitík
HT
↓ M. Perrone ↑S. Roberto 46'
46' ↓ M. Vitik ↑J. Lucumi
↓ A. Douvikas ↑A. Morata 57'
↓ M. Vojvoda ↑N. Kuhn 57'
59' R. Orsolini (S. Castro)
65' ↓ G. Fabbian ↑J. Odgaard
65' ↓ N. Moro ↑T. Pobega
67' Jhon Lucumí
73' ↓ S. Castro ↑T. Dallinga
Jacobo Ramón 75'
78' Tommaso Pobega
↓ L. Da Cunha ↑M. Baturina 81'
82' ↓ C. Lykogiannis ↑J. Miranda
Mërgim Vojvoda Bench
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Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Bologna
Goalkeepers
Łukasz Skorupski 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Nadir Zortea
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Martin Vitík
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Torbjørn Heggem 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
56%
Duel Win %
Charalampos Lykogiannis 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
9%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Remo Freuler 
ENFORCER
5
Tackles
5
Tackles
10
Duels Won
83%
Win %
Nikola Moro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Riccardo Orsolini 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Giovanni Fabbian 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Nicolò Cambiaghi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Santiago Castro
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
4%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Federico Ravaglia 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Massimo Pessina
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Stefan Posch
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jhon Lucumí
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lorenzo De Silvestri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tommaso Corazza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Miranda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tommaso Pobega
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lewis Ferguson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Federico Bernardeschi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jesper Karlsson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
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
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Thijs Dallinga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Benjamín Domínguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Como
Goalkeepers
Jean Butez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Ignace Van der Brempt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
27
Entry
Jacobo Ramón
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
50%
Duel Win %
Marc Oliver Kempf
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Álex Valle
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Máximo Perrone
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Lucas da Cunha
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
Mërgim Vojvoda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
Nicolás Paz
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
27%
Pass Acc
Jesús Rodríguez
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
Anastasios Douvikas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
BENCH
Mauro Vigorito
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Nikola Cavlina
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Edoardo Goldaniga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alberto Moreno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ivan Smolčić
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
21%
Pass Acc
Maxence Caqueret
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sergi Roberto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Martin Baturina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Álvaro Morata 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Nicolas Kühn
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jayden Addai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/30/2025 | Bologna | 1 - 0 | Como | Serie A | Stadio Renato Dall'Ara |
| 02/01/2025 | Bologna | 2 - 0 | Como | Serie A | Stadio Renato Dall'Ara |
| 09/14/2024 | Como | 2 - 2 | Bologna | Serie A | Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia |
Bologna Win
Como Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -4
P: 2 GD: -3
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Bologna
Como
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Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Orsolini Punches Through as Bologna Edge Como
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 32/100. Bologna secured a vital home victory at the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara, overcoming a possession-heavy Como side through clinical finishing and defensive resilience.
The Tactical Chess Match
The encounter at the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara began with a surprising tactical twist. Despite playing away from home, Como dictated the tempo, commanding a massive 64% of the ball. An Intensity rating of 4.1 reflects a game where tactical positioning outweighed end-to-end chaos. Remo Freuler was instrumental for Bologna, acting as the defensive anchor to disrupt the visitors' rhythmic passing sequences. While the visitors looked comfortable in possession, they struggled to translate their 459 total passes into meaningful opportunities, leaving the first half in a state of tentative Balance as both managers searched for a weakness in the opposition’s structure.
The Turning Point
The deadlock was finally broken in the 59th minute, a moment that fundamentally shifted the Stakes of the afternoon. Against the run of play, S. Castro turned provider, delivering a precise ball into the path of Riccardo Orsolini. The talismanic winger made no mistake, firing home to give the Rossoblù the lead. This single goal punished Como for their lack of cutting edge; despite the barrage of 28 total shots throughout the match, only 4 managed to find the target. The strike forced the visitors to abandon their patient approach, injecting a sense of urgency into a match that had previously been a slow-burning tactical battle in the heart of Emilia-Romagna.
Resolution and Resilience
In the closing stages, the match became a test of Bologna's defensive mettle. Como pushed higher up the pitch, winning 11 corners as they attempted to salvage a point through set-piece pressure. However, the Upset Factor remained at 0.0, as the home side refused to buckle under the late onslaught. Bologna’s ability to protect their lead despite having significantly less possession (36%) highlighted a pragmatic approach that paid dividends. As the final whistle blew, the three points remained in Bologna, moving them level with their opponents on three points in the Serie A standings. It was a classic case of efficiency trumping control, leaving the visitors to rue their inability to convert dominance into goals.
Key Questions
What made Riccardo Orsolini the Man of the Match?
His 59th-minute winning goal and 8.5 rating proved decisive, as he provided the clinical edge that the possession-heavy visitors lacked.
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.
Survival Instincts Tested at the Dall'Ara
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 36/100. A classic relegation scrap where the psychological burden of early-season struggles meets the desperate need for defensive stability.
The Setup
On August 30, 2025, Bologna welcomes Como to the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara in a match where the Stakes are significantly higher than the early-season date suggests. Despite their mid-table standing, Bologna enters with a Form rating flagging after four losses in five matches. The visitors, led by the creative spark of N. Paz, look to exploit a home side that has struggled for Balance between attack and defense. While R. Orsolini and S. Castro remain potent threats, the pressure of a potential relegation battle looms large over the hosts.
Key Battle
The game will be won or lost in the midfield transition zones. Como will look to utilize the pace of Assane Diao and the vision of Jesús Rodríguez to bypass a Bologna backline anchored by J. Lucumí. This unit-vs-unit clash pits Como's efficient counter-attacking Stars against a home defense that has frequently buckled under sustained pressure during their recent losing streak.
Our Prediction
This encounter is likely to be a tense, low-scoring affair defined by tactical caution. While Bologna will possess more of the ball, their recent fragility suggests they may struggle to put the game away. Como has the individual quality to strike on the break, leading to a 1-1 draw that does little to ease the survival anxiety for either set of supporters.