UEFA Europa League Gameweek 2
Bologna 1 - 1 FT SC Freiburg
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Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Manchester City
5-3
Sunderland
⚡ Intensity
100
⚖️ Balance
91
🏆 Stakes
67
🎲 Upset
0
Eight goals, hat-trick heroics, pure chaos.
Futmetrix Verdict
55
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Gamba Osaka
0-1
Vissel Kobe
⚡ Intensity
40
⚖️ Balance
20
🏆 Stakes
78
🎲 Upset
0
Erik breaks Gamba hearts at 90'
Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Atletico Madrid
2-1
Real Madrid
⚡ Intensity
86
⚖️ Balance
31
🏆 Stakes
100
🎲 Upset
60
A chaotic derby flips Madrid's hierarchy.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
29' R. Orsolini (N. Cambiaghi)
HT
↓ V. Grifo ↑D. Scherhant 46'
Jordy Makengo 47'
55' Łukasz Skorupski
Matthias Ginter 55'
J. Adamu 57'
Philipp Lienhart 65'
66' ↓ C. Lykogiannis ↑J. Miranda
66' ↓ R. Orsolini ↑F. Bernardeschi
66' ↓ S. Castro ↑T. Dallinga
67' Emil Holm
↓ J. Beste ↑E. Dinkci 75'
77' ↓ N. Cambiaghi ↑J. Rowe
↓ J. Makengo ↑C. Gunter 80'
↓ J. Manzambi ↑L. Holer 80'
↓ J. Adamu ↑I. Matanovic 88'
90'+3 ↓ L. Ferguson ↑G. Fabbian
FT
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
Emil Holm 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
60%
Duel Win %
Martin Vitík
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jhon Lucumí
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
7
Tackles
71%
Duel Win %
Charalampos Lykogiannis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Midfielders
Remo Freuler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lewis Ferguson 
MAGNET
78
Activity
78
Activity
65
Passes
13
Duels
Riccardo Orsolini 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Jens Odgaard 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Nicolò Cambiaghi
PROVOCATEUR
6
Fouls Won
6
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Santiago Castro 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.9
Rating
BENCH
Federico Ravaglia 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Massimo Pessina
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Torbjørn Heggem
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
Nadir Zortea
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Miranda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tommaso Pobega
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nikola Moro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Giovanni Fabbian
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Federico Bernardeschi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonathan Rowe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Thijs Dallinga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
SC Freiburg
Goalkeepers
Noah Atubolu
MAGNET
63
Activity
63
Activity
63
Passes
0
Duels
Defenders
Philipp Treu 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
21%
Pass Acc
Matthias Ginter 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Philipp Lienhart
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Jordy Makengo
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
Midfielders
Maximilian Eggestein
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Patrick Osterhage
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jan-Niklas Beste
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Johan Manzambi
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Vincenzo Grifo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Forwards
Junior Adamu
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Florian Müller
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jannik Huth
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Anthony Jung
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christian Günter
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maximilian Rosenfelder
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bruno Ogbus
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yuito Suzuki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolas Höfler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Derry Scherhant
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Höler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eren Dinkçi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Igor Matanović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -4
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Bologna
SC Freiburg
Bologna
SC Freiburg
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
A Standoff Decided by the Spot
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 44/100. A razor-thin tactical battle where SC Freiburg's overwhelming set-piece pressure ultimately fractured Bologna's defensive resolve.
Orsolini Strikes First
Bologna controlled possession early on, looking to dictate the tempo on the familiar turf of Stadio Renato Dall'Ara. The Italian outfit patiently probed the visitors' defensive lines before finding their breakthrough in the 29th minute. N. Cambiaghi carved out the necessary space with a sharp run, threading a precise pass to R. Orsolini, who made absolutely no mistake with a clinical finish. Despite seeing less of the ball, SC Freiburg looked incredibly dangerous on the counter-attack, actively searching for weaknesses. The Balance of the match initially leaned towards the hosts, but an underlying xG of 2.08 for the Germans told the story of a looming threat waiting to erupt.
VAR Alters the Script
The second half introduced massive Intensity as the visitors dramatically ramped up their offensive pressure, forcing the home side onto the back foot. The definitive turning point arrived in the 55th minute. A highly contentious sequence in the penalty area involving Matthias Ginter sent the referee jogging to the pitch-side monitor. VAR ultimately confirmed the foul, shifting the momentum entirely in the visitors' favour. Just two minutes later, J. Adamu stepped up to the spot and ruthlessly buried the penalty, wiping out the hosts' hard-earned advantage. Bologna’s grip on the midfield loosened instantly, leaving them vulnerable to the German side's growing confidence.
Skorupski Secures the Draw
With the score perfectly level, Freiburg unleashed heavy offensive waves, ending the match with eight corners and relentless set-piece pressure. Bologna desperately needed heroics at the back, and Łukasz Skorupski delivered precisely that. The commanding shot-stopper racked up four crucial saves to continually deny the visitors' forwards. Ahead of him, Jhon Lucumí put in an outstanding defensive shift to sweep up the danger and earn top marks. The 1-1 draw leaves both sides firmly entrenched in the Europa League playoff spots. It is a shared result that satisfies neither manager entirely but accurately reflects the gritty reality and high Stakes of this continental showdown.
Key Questions
What was the turning point of the match?
The 55th-minute VAR review awarded a penalty for a foul on Matthias Ginter, which J. Adamu converted to equalise.
Who was the standout player for Bologna?
Defender Jhon Lucumí earned man of the match honours for his commanding performance against Freiburg's heavy second-half pressure.
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.
Top-Eight Ambitions Collide at Renato Dall'Ara
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 50/100. A fascinating tactical duel awaits as two sides on the edge of direct qualification look to solidify their European credentials.
The Setup
The October 2nd clash at the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara brings together two teams separated by fine margins in the Europa League standings. SC Freiburg currently occupy 7th place, clinging to a precious top-eight spot that guarantees direct progression. Bologna sit just behind in 10th, knowing a home victory could catapult them past the Germans. A modest Stakes rating reflects the early phase of this 36-team league stage, but every point is gold for avoiding the perilous playoff round. Bologna boast a solid Form rating, unbeaten in their last five matches, though their home win rate reveals a slight vulnerability. Freiburg bring impressive firepower to Italy, bumping up the overall Stars rating for this contest despite a relatively lopsided Balance assessment favoring the visitors' recent attacking output.
Key Battle
The wide channels will dictate the tempo. Charalampos Lykogiannis needs to lock down the flank for the hosts, but he faces a relentless engine in Maximilian Eggestein. The Freiburg midfielder is arriving late in the box and dictating play, meaning Lykogiannis must perfectly time his defensive interventions.
Our Prediction
We expect a gritty, tactical affair. Freiburg's midfield dominance should edge it, resulting in a narrow 1-0 away victory as they catch Bologna on the counter-attack in the second half.