Serie A Gameweek 16
Hellas Verona 2 - 3 FT Bologna
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Futmetrix Verdict
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Ratchaburi
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Kashiwa Reysol
Tue, Oct 27 โข 12:15 UTC
โก Form
61
โ๏ธ Balance
64
๐ Stakes
50
โญ Stars
55
Points are urgent; goals already flow
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
12' Unai Nรบรฑez
13' G. Orban (A. Sarr)
R. Orsolini (R. Freuler) 21'
J. Odgaard (B. Dominguez) 29'
Martin Vitรญk 42'
S. Castro (T. Pobega) 44'
HT
46' โ U. Nunez โT. Slotsager
53' โ Al Musrati โR. Gagliardini
53' โ S. Serdar โGiovane
โ S. Castro โC. Immobile 65'
โ T. Pobega โN. Moro 66'
71' R. Freuler
77' โ C. Niasse โF. Cham
โ J. Odgaard โL. Ferguson 79'
โ E. Holm โN. Zortea 79'
82' โ A. Sarr โD. Mosquera
โ R. Orsolini โG. Fabbian 90'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Hellas Verona
Goalkeepers
Lorenzo Montipรฒ 
ARCHITECT
1
Key Passes
1
Key Passes
0
Assists
13%
Pass Acc
Defenders
Unai Nรบรฑez 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Victor Nelsson 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
91%
Duel Win %
Nicolรกs Valentini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Cheikh Niasse
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
Suat Serdar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
52
Total Mins
53
Entry
Al Musrati
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
53
Total Mins
53
Entry
Antoine Bernede 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
Domagoj Bradariฤ
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
18%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Amin Sarr
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Gift Orban 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.7
Rating
BENCH
Simone Perilli 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Giacomo Toniolo
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Daniel Oyegoke
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tobias Slotsager
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Enzo Ebosse
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fallou Cham
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Abdou Harroui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Roberto Gagliardini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
37
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Giovane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
38
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Mosquera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Isaac Tomich
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bologna
Goalkeepers
Federico Ravaglia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Emil Holm 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Martin Vitรญk 
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
1
Interceptions
2
Tackles
Torbjรธrn Heggem 
MAGNET
87
Activity
87
Activity
72
Passes
15
Duels
Juan Miranda
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
58%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Remo Freuler 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
1
Fouls
6
Rating
Tommaso Pobega
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
Riccardo Orsolini 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Jens Odgaard
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Benjamรญn Domรญnguez
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
16%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Santiago Castro
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7
Rating
BENCH
ลukasz Skorupski
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Massimo Pessina
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Nicolรฒ Casale
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nadir Zortea
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Charalampos Lykogiannis
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
Nikola Moro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lewis Ferguson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ibrahim Sulemana
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
Jonathan Rowe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ciro Immobile
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Thijs Dallinga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/15/2026 | Hellas Verona | 2 - 3 | Bologna | Serie A | Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi |
| 03/09/2025 | Verona | 1 - 2 | Bologna | Serie A | Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi |
| 12/30/2024 | Bologna | 2 - 3 | Verona | Serie A | Stadio Renato Dall'Ara |
| 02/23/2024 | Bologna | 2 - 0 | Verona | Serie A | Stadio Renato Dall'Ara |
| 10/31/2023 | Bologna | 2 - 0 | Verona | Coppa Italia | Stadio Renato Dall'Ara |
| 09/18/2023 | Verona | 0 - 0 | Bologna | Serie A | Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi |
01/15/2026
Hellas Verona Win
Bologna Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 16 GD: +21
P: 16 GD: +13
P: 16 GD: +9
P: 16 GD: +7
P: 16 GD: +6
P: 16 GD: +11
P: 16 GD: +5
P: 16 GD: +6
P: 16 GD: +2
P: 16 GD: +1
P: 16 GD: 0
P: 16 GD: -10
P: 16 GD: -10
P: 16 GD: -9
P: 16 GD: -6
P: 16 GD: -8
P: 16 GD: -8
P: 16 GD: -10
P: 16 GD: -10
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Hellas Verona
Bologna
Hellas Verona
Bologna
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Bologna Prevail in Five-Goal Bentegodi Thriller
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 74/100. A high-octane encounter saw Bologna's technical clinicality overcome Verona's early aggression, keeping the visitors firmly in the hunt for European qualification.
Early Orban Strike Ignites the Bentegodi
Playing at the iconic Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi, Verona wasted no time in challenging the pre-match hierarchy. An Intensity rating of 9.7 was evident from the start as the hosts pressed high, forcing the visitors into uncharacteristic errors. The breakthrough came in the 13th minute when Gift Orban latched onto a precise delivery from A. Sarr to fire the home side ahead. For the opening twenty minutes, Verona looked every bit a side capable of escaping the drop zone, using their physical presence to disrupt the rhythm of the game and catching their opponents off-guard with vertical transitions.
The Rossoblรน Triple Salvo
However, the lead only served to awaken the giants from Emilia-Romagna. The Balance of the match shifted dramatically as Bologna began to dominate possession, eventually reaching 61%. Riccardo Orsolini proved why he is the focal point of this attack, leveling the scores in the 21st minute after a fine assist from Remo Freuler. The momentum swung entirely toward the visitors, who struck twice more before the interval through J. Odgaard and S. Castro. This blitz turned a 1-0 deficit into a 1-3 lead, showcasing a clinical edge that left the home defense searching for answers amid a flurry of shots inside the box.
Late Drama and Resilient Defense
The second half saw a tactical shift as the Stakes rose for a desperate Verona side. The introduction of Roberto Gagliardini provided the hosts with better structural stability and creativity from deep. Verona's persistence paid off in the 71st minute when a chaotic moment led to a Remo Freuler own goal, slashing the deficit and setting up a grandstand finish. Despite the late pressure and a total of 29 shots attempted throughout the contest, the Upset Factor remained at 0.0 as Bologna professionally managed the closing stages. The victory cements Bologna's top-six credentials while Verona remains mired in a grueling relegation battle.
Key Questions
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
High shot volume (29 total) combined with a rapid three-goal comeback by Bologna within the first half created a relentlessly attacking spectacle.
How did Verona attempt the comeback from behind?
Verona intensified their pressure in the second half, benefiting from a Freuler own goal and Gagliardini's midfield control to nearly snatch a point.
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.
Backs Against the Wall at the Bentegodi
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 51/100. For bottom-of-the-table Verona, this encounter is less about tactical nuance and more about a raw, desperate scramble to keep their Serie A status alive.
The Setup
Sitting 20th with a meager 15 points, Verona enters this clash with a Form rating reflecting their struggle (DLLDL). Their home record at the Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi is a major concern, having secured just one win in seven attempts. Conversely, Bologna occupies the 10th spot, but despite their higher Stars rating, they have shown vulnerability in recent weeks, making this an unpredictably balanced affair.
Key Battle
The match hinges on whether Gift Orban can exploit a Bologna defense that has been prone to lapses. Orbanโs pace and clinical finishing are Verona's only real hope. Tasked with stopping him is Federico Ravaglia, whose shot-stopping consistency has kept Bologna competitive during their recent dry spell. This 1v1 duel will define whether the Balance of the match tips toward a home upset or a stalemate.
Our Prediction
Expect a cagey, high-tension affair where the Stakes for the hosts lead to a frantic opening. Verona will likely find the net through an Orban counter-attack, but their defensive fragility suggests they won't hold the lead. Bolognaโs superior midfield control should eventually yield an equalizer. We predict a 1-1 draw, a result that does little to ease Verona's relegation fears.