Serie A Regular Season - 4
Bologna 2 - 1 FT Genoa
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Vitinha 37'
Patrizio Masini 42'
Leo Østigård 43'
HT
↓ L. Ostigard ↑A. Marcandalli 46'
↓ L. Colombo ↑C. Ekuban 53'
59' ↓ L. De Silvestri ↑N. Zortea
59' ↓ B. Dominguez ↑N. Cambiaghi
M. E. Ellertsson (R. Malinovskyi) 63'
↓ Vitinha ↑J. Ekhator 69'
↓ R. Malinovskyi ↑V. Carboni 69'
72' ↓ N. Moro ↑L. Ferguson
72' ↓ F. Bernardeschi ↑T. Dallinga
73' S. Castro (N. Cambiaghi)
85' ↓ T. Heggem ↑J. Lucumi
90' R. Orsolini
90'+6 Juan Miranda
Valentín Carboni 90'+11
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Bologna
Goalkeepers
L. Skorupski 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
L. De Silvestri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
M. Vitik 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
29%
Pass Acc
T. Heggem 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
J. Miranda 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
N. Moro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
R. Freuler 
MAGNET
68
Activity
68
Activity
53
Passes
15
Duels
R. Orsolini 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
7
Rating
F. Bernardeschi
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
14%
Pass Acc
B. Dominguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
Forwards
S. Castro 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.9
Rating
BENCH
F. Ravaglia 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
M. Pessina
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
E. Holm
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Zortea
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
10%
Pass Acc
C. Lykogiannis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Lucumi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Ferguson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Fabbian
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Rowe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Odgaard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Dallinga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Cambiaghi 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
31
Minutes
6.9
Rating
Genoa
Goalkeepers
N. Leali
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
B. Norton-Cuffy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Ostigard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
J. Vasquez
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
A. Martin
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
P. Masini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Frendrup 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
9
Duels Won
75%
Win %
M. E. Ellertsson 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
R. Malinovskyi
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
18%
Pass Acc
Vitinha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Forwards
L. Colombo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
53
Total Mins
53
Entry
BENCH
E. Lysionok
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
D. Sommariva
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
S. Sabelli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Marcandalli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Otoa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Thorsby
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Stanciu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Gronbaek
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
V. Carboni 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
2
Fouls
6.2
Rating
H. F. Cuenca Martinez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Junior Messias
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Ekuban
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
37
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Ekhator
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Fini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Venturino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20/09/2025 | Bologna | 2 - 1 | Genoa | Serie A | Stadio Renato Dall'Ara |
| 24/05/2025 | Bologna | 1 - 3 | Genoa | Serie A | Stadio Renato Dall'Ara |
| 19/10/2024 | Genoa | 2 - 2 | Bologna | Serie A | Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris |
| 24/05/2024 | Genoa | 2 - 0 | Bologna | Serie A | Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris |
| 05/01/2024 | Bologna | 1 - 1 | Genoa | Serie A | Stadio Renato Dall'Ara |
| 21/05/2022 | Genoa | 0 - 1 | Bologna | Serie A | Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris |
Bologna Win
Genoa Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +6
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: +6
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -7
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -3
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: 27 GD: -2
P: 28 GD: -8
P: 27 GD: -1
P: 28 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -6
P: 28 GD: -8
P: 28 GD: -21
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
Orsolini Completes Late Turnaround at the Dall'Ara
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 81/100. Bologna’s relentless pressure finally told in the dying moments as a VAR-confirmed penalty allowed them to snatch a vital victory from a resilient Genoa side.
Genoa Stun the Dall'Ara
The match at the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara began with Bologna asserting their authority, dictating the tempo with 59% possession. Despite their territorial dominance, the hosts struggled to convert their 14 shots into clear-cut opportunities during a tense opening hour. An Intensity rating of 81 reflected a match played with high physical commitment but limited clinical finishing. Against the run of play in the 63rd minute, Genoa struck. Ruslan Malinovskyi delivered a pinpoint assist to find Mikael Ellertsson, who finished emphatically to give the visitors a shock lead and silence the home crowd.
The Substitutes Ignite the Recovery
Faced with a frustrating defeat, the home side turned to their bench, and the tactical shift paid immediate dividends. The introduction of Nicolò Cambiaghi provided the creative spark needed to break the deadlock. In the 73rd minute, Cambiaghi’s vision allowed Santiago Castro to find space in the box, and the forward made no mistake, leveling the score with a powerful strike. This goal shifted the Balance of the contest entirely, as Bologna pinned Genoa back into their own defensive third. The visitors’ discipline began to waver under the strain, picking up five yellow cards as they struggled to cope with the rejuvenated Rossoblù attack.
VAR Drama and the Final Blow
The final ten minutes were a whirlwind of set-piece pressure and desperate defending. Bologna forced eight corners in total, searching for a winner that seemed elusive until the 90th minute. A chaotic sequence inside the penalty area involving Juan Miranda led to a lengthy VAR review that held the stadium in a state of suspended animation. When the penalty was finally confirmed, the Stakes could not have been higher. Riccardo Orsolini stepped up to the spot and fired home the winner deep into stoppage time. It was a cruel end for Genoa, but a testament to Bologna’s persistence in a match they refused to let slip away.
Key Questions
How dramatic was the late winner by Santiago Castro?
Castro scored a vital 73rd-minute equalizer that shifted momentum, setting the stage for Orsolini's dramatic 90th-minute penalty winner.
How did Bologna complete the comeback from behind?
After Castro equalized, Bologna’s late pressure forced a 90th-minute penalty, which Riccardo Orsolini converted following a VAR review.
How did substitute Santiago Castro change the game?
Castro provided the clinical edge Bologna lacked, scoring the equalizer shortly after Genoa took the lead to spark the revival.
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.
Mid-table grind at the Dall'Ara
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 10/100. A tactical stalemate looms as both sides prioritize defensive structure over offensive flair in this early-season encounter.
The Setup
On September 20, 2025, the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara welcomes two teams desperate to find a consistent rhythm. Bologna enters the match in 10th place, though a Form rating dampened by four losses in their last five games suggests they are still searching for their identity under pressure. Genoa, sitting 16th, brings a more resilient recent run to the table, spearheaded by the industry of M. Frendrup in midfield. With the Stakes sitting at a minimum (1.0), this fixture lacks the desperation of a relegation scrap, potentially leading to a cautious Balance where neither side is willing to overcommit. The lack of top-tier Stars further reinforces the likelihood of a disciplined, systems-based contest.
Key Battle
The tactical narrative will be written in the transition phases. Bologna’s midfield unit will attempt to monopolize possession and break through the lines, but they face a disciplined away backline that excels in closing down spaces. Without a standout individual match-up, the contest becomes a battle of collective endurance: the home side's patient build-up versus the visitors' compact low block. Success will depend on which unit blinks first under the weight of sustained, if uninspired, pressure.
Our Prediction
This match has all the hallmarks of a low-scoring draw. Bologna has struggled to turn possession into goals, and Genoa is content to absorb pressure and strike on the counter. Expect a game played largely in the middle third of the pitch, with a 1-1 scoreline emerging as the most probable outcome. Both managers will likely view a point as a stable building block rather than a missed opportunity, leading to a cagey final twenty minutes.