Serie A Regular Season - 26
Bologna 1 - 0 FT Udinese
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
↓ O. Solet ↑N. Bertola 10'
HT
55' ↓ T. Pobega ↑N. Moro
56' ↓ J. Rowe ↑N. Cambiaghi
56' ↓ R. Orsolini ↑F. Bernardeschi
A. Buksa 62'
68' J. Miranda
↓ A. Buksa ↑J. Ekkelenkamp 71'
75' F. Bernardeschi
↓ J. Karlstrom ↑O. Zarraga 80'
↓ C. Kabasele ↑I. Gueye 80'
82' ↓ J. Miranda ↑N. Zortea
85' ↓ S. Castro ↑T. Dallinga
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Bologna
Goalkeepers
Łukasz Skorupski 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
João Mário 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Martin Vitík
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jhon Lucumí
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Miranda 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
39%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Simon Sohm 
ENFORCER
5
Tackles
5
Tackles
6
Duels Won
86%
Win %
Remo Freuler
ENFORCER
9
Tackles
9
Tackles
12
Duels Won
80%
Win %
Tommaso Pobega 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Riccardo Orsolini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
56
Entry
Santiago Castro
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
Jonathan Rowe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
56
Entry
BENCH
Massimo Pessina 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Federico Ravaglia
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Nadir Zortea
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lorenzo De Silvestri
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
Eivind Helland
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nikola Moro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
38
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lewis Ferguson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Federico Bernardeschi 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Nicolò Cambiaghi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
38
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Thijs Dallinga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jens Odgaard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Udinese
Goalkeepers
Maduka Okoye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Thomas Kristensen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christian Kabasele
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Oumar Solet
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
10
Entry
Midfielders
Kingsley Ehizibue
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jakub Piotrowski
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Jesper Karlström 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
2
Fouls
5.6
Rating
Arthur Atta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jordan Zemura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Nicolò Zaniolo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adam Buksa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
BENCH
Daniele Padelli
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Alessandro Nunziante
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Nicolò Bertola
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Branimir Mlačić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jürgen Ekkelenkamp
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oier Zarraga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Arizala
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lennon Miller
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Abdoulaye Camara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Idrissa Gueye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vakoun Bayo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22/11/2025 | Udinese | 0 - 3 | Bologna | Serie A | Bluenergy Stadium - Stadio Friuli |
| 28/04/2025 | Udinese | 0 - 0 | Bologna | Serie A | Bluenergy Stadium |
| 18/08/2024 | Bologna | 1 - 1 | Udinese | Serie A | Stadio Renato Dall'Ara |
| 28/04/2024 | Bologna | 1 - 1 | Udinese | Serie A | Stadio Renato Dall'Ara |
| 30/12/2023 | Udinese | 3 - 0 | Bologna | Serie A | Bluenergy Stadium |
| 02/04/2023 | Bologna | 3 - 0 | Udinese | Serie A | Stadio Renato Dall'Ara |
| 15/01/2023 | Udinese | 1 - 2 | Bologna | Serie A | Dacia Arena |
| 24/04/2022 | Bologna | 2 - 2 | Udinese | Serie A | Stadio Renato Dall'Ara |
| 17/10/2021 | Udinese | 1 - 1 | Bologna | Serie A | Dacia Arena |
| 08/05/2021 | Udinese | 1 - 1 | Bologna | Serie A | Dacia Arena |
Bologna Win
Udinese Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 26 GD: +41
P: 26 GD: +21
P: 26 GD: +18
P: 26 GD: +12
P: 26 GD: +18
P: 26 GD: +22
P: 26 GD: +14
P: 26 GD: +3
P: 26 GD: -3
P: 26 GD: +1
P: 26 GD: -11
P: 26 GD: -12
P: 26 GD: -7
P: 26 GD: -5
P: 26 GD: -22
P: 26 GD: -9
P: 26 GD: -15
P: 26 GD: -16
P: 26 GD: -23
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
Bernardeschi penalty secures gritty Bologna win
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 25/100. A crucial tactical victory at the Dall'Ara that halts Bologna's slide and keeps their European dreams alive.
Tactical Gridlock
The early exchanges at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara defined a match where Balance overshadowed flair. While Bologna sought to find their rhythm, it was actually Udinese who controlled possession with 54%, patiently working the ball across the pitch. However, possession did not equate to penetration. The home side's defensive unit remained resolute, anchored by an imperious Jhon Lucumí. Lucumí was the standout performer, neutralizing any threat with clinical interventions and ensuring the visitors remained restricted to long-range efforts. It was a classic Serie A stalemate in the making, with both managers prioritizing defensive structure over reckless attacking intent during a cagey first hour.
The Bench Factor
The breakthrough arrived via a strategic shift in the second half as the Intensity finally spiked. The introduction of F. Bernardeschi in the 56th minute proved to be the masterstroke that unlocked the contest. Bologna began to apply sustained set-piece pressure, eventually racking up 11 corners throughout the match. This localized dominance paid dividends in the 75th minute when a defensive lapse from Udinese resulted in a penalty. Bernardeschi stepped up to the spot and calmly converted, justifying his introduction and rewarding the home fans' patience. This single Upset Factor moment shifted the momentum entirely, forcing Udinese to abandon their cautious approach and chase a game that had been slipping away.
Defensive Steel
With the Stakes rising in the final ten minutes, Bologna retreated into a compact block to protect their slender lead. Remo Freuler was instrumental in this phase, patrolling the midfield with tireless energy to disrupt Udinese’s late desperate surges. On the flank, Juan Miranda complemented his defensive duties with excellent distribution, recording four key passes that relieved pressure at vital moments. Udinese lacked the creative spark to break through, as Bologna’s backline remained unshakeable until the final whistle. This 1-0 result sees Bologna solidify their 8th-place standing, proving that even when they aren't dominating the ball, they possess the tactical discipline to grind out essential results.
Key Questions
How did substitute Jhon Lucumí change the game?
Lucumí anchored the defense with a 7.6 rating, providing the essential stability that allowed Bologna to weather Udinese's pressure and eventually secure the win.
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 Stalemate at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 39/100. This is a classic middle-of-the-pack scrap where the fear of losing outweighs the desire to win.
The Setup
Bologna enter this February 23 fixture in a rut. A Form rating hit by four losses in their last five outings suggests a team that has lost its clinical edge. Sitting 8th, they host an Udinese side that is only one point behind in 11th. The Stakes are remarkably low; both clubs are effectively marooned in the mid-table vacuum, far from European dreams and safe from any relegation scares. While there is a decent Balance between the squads, the lack of competitive urgency threatens to turn this into a slow-burner.
Key Battle
The outcome hinges on whether Giovanni Fabbian can find space in the final third. His late runs from midfield are Bologna's primary weapon, but he will be shadowed by Oumar Solet. Solet has been a defensive mountain recently, using his physical presence to neutralize aerial threats. If Fabbian is neutralized, Bologna's attack risks becoming predictable and stagnant against a disciplined Udinese backline.
Our Prediction
Bologna will likely dominate possession, relying on R. Orsolini to create moments of individual magic, but Udinese are well-drilled in absorbing pressure. With Maduka Okoye performing well between the posts, the visitors will be happy to sit deep and frustrate. Our take is a narrow home win or a drab draw; don't expect a high-scoring thriller. This match will be won or lost in the tactical details rather than through attacking flair.