Serie A Regular Season - 28
Bologna 1 - 2 FT Hellas Verona
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
K. Bowie 16'
40' L. Ferguson
A. Harroui 42'
HT
49' J. Rowe (N. Zortea)
M. Frese 53'
K. Bowie (G. Orban) 57'
66' ↓ R. Orsolini ↑F. Bernardeschi
66' ↓ L. Ferguson ↑S. Sohm
↓ A. Harroui ↑T. Suslov 74'
77' ↓ J. Rowe ↑B. Dominguez
77' ↓ Joao Mario ↑C. Lykogiannis
↓ D. Oyegoke ↑N. Valentini 82'
↓ K. Bowie ↑A. Sarr 82'
84' ↓ M. Vitik ↑T. Pobega
A. Sarr 86'
↓ G. Orban ↑Al Musrati 90'+5
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Bologna
Goalkeepers
Łukasz Skorupski 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Nadir Zortea 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
39%
Pass Acc
Martin Vitík
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
Jhon Lucumí 
SWEEPER
6
Cleanups
6
Cleanups
5
Interceptions
1
Blocks
João Mário 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Lewis Ferguson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Riccardo Orsolini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Nikola Moro 
MAGNET
82
Activity
82
Activity
75
Passes
7
Duels
Jens Odgaard 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Jonathan Rowe 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
Santiago Castro
STORMTROOPER
4
Shots
4
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
BENCH
Federico Ravaglia 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Massimo Pessina
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Charalampos Lykogiannis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eivind Helland
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolò Casale
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lorenzo De Silvestri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tommaso Pobega
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Simon Sohm
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Federico Bernardeschi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Benjamín Domínguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolò Cambiaghi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Thijs Dallinga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hellas Verona
Goalkeepers
Lorenzo Montipò
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Daniel Oyegoke
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Victor Nelsson 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
71%
Duel Win %
Andrias Edmundsson
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Martin Frese
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Domagoj Bradarić 
GHOST
16
Actions
16
Actions
96
Minutes
6.9
Rating
Midfielders
Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Roberto Gagliardini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Abdou Harroui 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Forwards
Kieron Bowie 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
6.7
Rating
Gift Orban
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
11%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Giacomo Toniolo
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Simone Perilli
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Fallou Cham
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolás Valentini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rafik Belghali
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cheikh Niasse
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mutassim Al-Musrati
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tomáš Suslov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Isaac
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Mosquera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Amin Sarr
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/01/2026 | Hellas Verona | 2 - 3 | Bologna | Serie A | Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi |
| 09/03/2025 | Hellas Verona | 1 - 2 | Bologna | Serie A | Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi |
| 30/12/2024 | Bologna | 2 - 3 | Hellas Verona | Serie A | Stadio Renato Dall'Ara |
| 23/02/2024 | Bologna | 2 - 0 | Hellas Verona | Serie A | Stadio Renato Dall'Ara |
| 31/10/2023 | Bologna | 2 - 0 | Hellas Verona | Coppa Italia | Stadio Renato Dall'Ara |
| 18/09/2023 | Hellas Verona | 0 - 0 | Bologna | Serie A | Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi |
| 21/04/2023 | Hellas Verona | 2 - 1 | Bologna | Serie A | Stadio Marc'Antonio Bentegodi |
| 22/12/2022 | Hellas Verona | 0 - 1 | Bologna | Friendlies Clubs | Stadio Marc'Antonio Bentegodi |
| 21/08/2022 | Bologna | 1 - 1 | Hellas Verona | Serie A | Stadio Renato Dall'Ara |
| 21/01/2022 | Hellas Verona | 2 - 1 | Bologna | Serie A | Stadio Marc'Antonio Bentegodi |
15/01/2026
09/03/2025
30/12/2024
23/02/2024
31/10/2023
18/09/2023
21/04/2023
22/12/2022
21/08/2022
21/01/2022
Bologna Win
Hellas Verona Win
Draw
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
League Standings
P: 27 GD: +43
P: 27 GD: +23
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
VERONA SECURE VITAL LIFELINE AT THE DALL'ARA
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 63/100. A sensational second-half turnaround saw struggling Verona claim a shock victory, derailing Bologna's European ambitions in dramatic fashion.
The Tactical Siege
The first half at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara was a story of total dominance without the finishing touch. Bologna controlled possession with a commanding 68%, camping in the opposition half and peppering the goal with 19 total attempts. Despite the heavy pressure, the Balance of the match remained level as the visitors stayed compact and resilient. The Intensity rating was fueled by Bologna's relentless wing play, yet their lack of clinical finishing kept the scoreline blank. The home side looked every bit the favorite, but as the 34-shot barrage continued across both sides, it became clear that one lapse in concentration could change everything in this high-stakes encounter.
The Eight-Minute Storm
Everything changed in a frantic window shortly after the interval. Jonathan Rowe finally broke the deadlock in the 49th minute, latching onto a delivery from N. Zortea to put the hosts ahead. However, the Upset Factor shifted rapidly. Just four minutes later, Martin Frese dragged Hellas Verona back into the contest with a composed finish. The shock was compounded in the 57th minute when K. Bowie, assisted by G. Orban, turned the game on its head. It was a stunning flurry of goals that left the home support silenced, transforming a controlled performance into a desperate chase for an equalizer.
Survival Instincts
The closing stages were defined by Verona’s desperate defending and more VAR drama. A. Sarr thought he had added a third for the visitors in the 86th minute, but the goal was chalked off after a review for an earlier foul. The Stakes could not have been higher for Verona, who entered the day languishing in 19th position. This win provides a massive boost to their survival hopes, closing the gap to safety. For Bologna, this loss is a bitter pill to swallow, as they failed to convert their statistical superiority into points. The final whistle confirmed a classic "smash and grab" that proves why the relegation battle remains the most unpredictable part of the season.
Key Questions
How did Bologna complete the comeback from behind?
They actually didn't; despite taking the lead through Rowe, they were stunned by Verona's quick-fire response and lost 1-2 at home.
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.
Bologna’s Comfort vs Verona’s Desperation
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 17/100. This match is a final lifeline for Hellas Verona as they fight to avoid the drop against a superior Bologna side.
The Setup
Heading into March 08, 2026, the contrast between these two clubs couldn't be sharper. Bologna sits comfortably in 9th, looking to snap a losing streak and regain the Form that saw them flirt with the upper echelons earlier this season. Meanwhile, Hellas Verona is rooted to the bottom of the table. For the visitors, this is a classic relegation battle where pride is no longer enough; they need points. At Stadio Renato Dall'Ara, the Stakes are purely about survival for the visitors, while Bologna aims to prove they belong in the top half of the table.
Key Battle
The tactical narrative centers on Bologna's attacking unit against Verona's struggling back line. Bologna will look to exploit the space between the lines through R. Orsolini and the physical presence of S. Castro. Verona’s defensive unit, led by the need for discipline, will have to withstand heavy pressure. Their low Balance rating this season suggests they are prone to crumbling once the first goal goes in, making the opening twenty minutes vital for any hope of an upset.
Our Verdict
Bologna's quality should shine through here. Despite their recent inconsistent Form, the gap in technical ability is significant. Verona has managed only two wins all season and lacks the offensive punch to worry J. Lucumí and the home defense. Our take is a controlled home victory where Bologna dominates possession and eventually breaks down a tired Verona side in the second half.