Serie A Regular Season - 13
Bologna 1 - 3 FT Cremonese
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
M. Payero (M. Bianchetti) 31'
J. Vardy (F. Bonazzoli) 35'
45' R. Orsolini
HT
46' ↓ N. Casale ↑T. Heggem
46' ↓ B. Dominguez ↑N. Cambiaghi
J. Vardy (T. Barbieri) 50'
↓ M. Payero ↑A. Grassi 66'
75' ↓ J. Odgaard ↑T. Dallinga
↓ W. Bondo ↑A. Zerbin 76'
↓ F. Bonazzoli ↑A. Sanabria 76'
79' ↓ N. Zortea ↑E. Holm
79' ↓ R. Orsolini ↑F. Bernardeschi
↓ G. Pezzella ↑F. Folino 86'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Bologna
Goalkeepers
F. Ravaglia 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
N. Zortea 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
89%
Duel Win %
N. Casale 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
J. Lucumi
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
J. Miranda 
ARCHITECT
8
Key Passes
8
Key Passes
0
Assists
56%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
T. Pobega
STORMTROOPER
4
Shots
4
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
N. Moro 
MAGNET
67
Activity
67
Activity
62
Passes
5
Duels
R. Orsolini 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
6
Shots
7.2
Rating
J. Odgaard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
B. Dominguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Forwards
S. Castro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
M. Pessina 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
M. Franceschelli
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
E. Holm
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
T. Heggem
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Lykogiannis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. De Silvestri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Ferguson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Sulemana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Fabbian
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Bernardeschi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Rowe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Dallinga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Cambiaghi 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Cremonese
Goalkeepers
E. Audero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
F. Terracciano
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
F. Baschirotto 
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
1
Interceptions
1
Tackles
M. Bianchetti 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
7.3
Rating
Midfielders
W. Bondo
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
T. Barbieri
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
M. Payero
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.3
Rating
J. Vandeputte
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
10%
Pass Acc
G. Pezzella 
NPC
86
Minutes
86
Minutes
9%
Pass Acc
6.3
Rating
Forwards
F. Bonazzoli 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
J. Vardy 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
8.3
Rating
BENCH
M. Silvestri
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
L. Nava
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
R. Floriani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Ceccherini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Folino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Valoti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Sarmiento
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Grassi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Lordkipanidze
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Zerbin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Johnsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Moumbagna
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Vazquez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Sanabria
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20/05/2023 | Cremonese | 1 - 5 | Bologna | Serie A | Stadio Giovanni Zini |
| 23/01/2023 | Bologna | 1 - 1 | Cremonese | Serie A | Stadio Renato Dall'Ara |
Bologna Win
Cremonese Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 13 GD: +10
P: 13 GD: +9
P: 13 GD: +15
P: 13 GD: +8
P: 13 GD: +12
P: 13 GD: +11
P: 13 GD: +5
P: 13 GD: +5
P: 13 GD: -6
P: 13 GD: 0
P: 13 GD: -1
P: 13 GD: +2
P: 13 GD: -11
P: 13 GD: -7
P: 13 GD: -6
P: 13 GD: -7
P: 13 GD: -8
P: 13 GD: -8
P: 13 GD: -11
League Standings
P: 28 GD: +42
P: 28 GD: +24
P: 28 GD: +14
P: 28 GD: +25
P: 28 GD: +17
P: 28 GD: +22
P: 28 GD: +13
P: 28 GD: +3
P: 28 GD: -3
P: 28 GD: 0
P: 28 GD: -8
P: 29 GD: -15
P: 29 GD: -18
P: 28 GD: -6
P: 28 GD: -8
P: 28 GD: -17
P: 28 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -18
P: 28 GD: -27
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Vardy Brace and Audero Heroics Silence the Dall'Ara
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 74/100. Cremonese defied a 29-shot territorial onslaught to secure a ruthless away victory, powered by Jamie Vardy's clinical finishing and goalkeeping excellence.
The Dall'Ara Siege
The encounter at the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara began with a relentless wave of pressure from the hosts. Bologna dominated possession with 65%, effectively turning the pitch into a one-sided shooting gallery. An Intensity rating of 10.8 reflects the frantic pace set by the home side, who registered a staggering 29 shots throughout the contest. Juan Miranda was the architect of this dominance, delivering 8 key passes in a creative masterclass that frequently sliced through the opposition lines. However, despite the statistical superiority and territorial control, the opening phase lacked the final clinical touch required to break the deadlock, leaving the door ajar for a disciplined counter-attacking response.
A Fourteen-Minute Frenzy
The game’s narrative shifted violently during a chaotic 14-minute window that defied the flow of play. A Balance score of 3.5 points to a match where the scoreboard and the stats told two different stories. Against the run of play, Payero fired the visitors ahead in the 31st minute, followed closely by Jamie Vardy doubling the lead just four minutes later. The stadium found its voice again when R. Orsolini clinicaly dispatched a penalty on the stroke of half-time to bring the Rossoblù within one. Yet, any hopes of a second-half comeback were dampened merely five minutes after the restart, as Vardy struck again to restore the two-goal cushion for Cremonese.
The Audero Wall
As the minutes ticked down, the match evolved into a duel between Bologna's frontline and Emil Audero. The goalkeeper's 7 saves were the bedrock of a resilient defensive performance, consistently denying a home side that produced an xG of 2.72. The pressure was compounded by 21 total corners, creating a constant aerial bombardment that the Grigiorossi managed to weather with remarkable composure. While Bologna will wonder how they finished with nothing after such dominance, the visitors celebrated a tactical triumph built on efficiency. The victory moves Cremonese into a mid-table safety net, while Bologna’s European aspirations suffer a significant setback at home due to their inability to convert volume into goals.
Key Questions
Who was the standout performer for Cremonese?
Jamie Vardy led the way with a clinical brace, scoring in the 35th and 50th minutes to secure the win.
How many saves did Emil Audero make?
Emil Audero recorded 7 vital saves to preserve Cremonese's lead despite facing 29 shots from Bologna.
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.
Red-and-Blue Resilience at the Dall'Ara
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 53/100. Bologna’s defensive structure and home dominance suggest a difficult night for a Cremonese side desperate for points.
The Setup
On December 01, 2025, the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara sets the stage for a clash where Bologna aims to cement its status as a top-ten contender. Boasting a Form rating bolstered by an 80% home win rate, the hosts are statistically imposing. Defensively, they are a wall, conceding only 0.2 goals per game at home. J. Lucumí anchors the backline, providing the platform for creators like R. Orsolini and Emil Holm to operate. Cremonese travels with a fragile Balance, having struggled to find consistency and sitting precariously in 15th position.
Key Battle
The tactical tug-of-war will center on Cremonese's ability to bypass Bologna's high press. Without specific individual match-ups to highlight, the battle of units favors the home side; Bologna's organized midfield transition is designed to suffocate the visitors' build-up play. If Cremonese fails to find an outlet, their defense will eventually buckle under the sustained pressure of Bologna's attacking Stars.
Our Prediction
Expect a methodical approach from the hosts. Santiago Castro, currently in peak clinical condition, is likely to find the breakthrough. As Cremonese pushes for an equalizer, Bologna’s tactical discipline will exploit the gaps, leading to a comfortable 2-0 victory. Despite the low Stakes score of 4.0, the professionalism of the home side should ensure they secure all three points without major drama.