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Match Events
Tommaso Pobega 38'
Lorenzo De Silvestri 45'+5
HT
T. Pobega (R. Orsolini) 54'
T. Pobega 60'
63' ↓ K. Davis ↑A. Buksa
↓ L. De Silvestri ↑N. Zortea 63'
63' ↓ K. Ehizibue ↑A. Zanoli
64' ↓ N. Zaniolo ↑V. Bayo
71' ↓ J. Ekkelenkamp ↑J. Piotrowski
71' ↓ H. Kamara ↑J. Zemura
↓ G. Fabbian ↑F. Bernardeschi 78'
↓ R. Orsolini ↑I. Sulemana 78'
↓ B. Dominguez ↑J. Odgaard 84'
↓ S. Castro ↑T. Dallinga 85'
F. Bernardeschi 90'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Udinese
Goalkeepers
Maduka Okoye 
PENALTY HERO
1
Pens Saved
1
Pens Saved
2
Saves
6.3
Rating
Defenders
Nicolò Bertola 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Christian Kabasele 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oumar Solet 
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
9
Duels Won
82%
Win %
Midfielders
Kingsley Ehizibue 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
4
Fouls
6.3
Rating
Jurgen Ekkelenkamp
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Jesper Karlström
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arthur Atta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hassane Kamara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Forwards
Nicolò Zaniolo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Keinan Davis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
BENCH
Răzvan Sava 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Daniele Padelli
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Saba Goglichidze
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matteo Palma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jordan Zemura 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
7%
Pass Acc
Alessandro Zanoli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rui Modesto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sandi Lovrić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oier Zarraga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jakub Piotrowski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lennon Miller
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Idrissa Gueye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vakoun Bayo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iker Bravo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adam Buksa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bologna
Goalkeepers
Federico Ravaglia 
MAGNET
48
Activity
48
Activity
46
Passes
2
Duels
Defenders
Lorenzo De Silvestri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Nicolò Casale
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Torbjørn Heggem
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Miranda 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Nikola Moro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tommaso Pobega 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
9.3
Rating
Riccardo Orsolini 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
5.9
Rating
Giovanni Fabbian
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Benjamín Domínguez
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Santiago Castro
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
85
Entry
BENCH
Massimo Pessina
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ukko Happonen
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Nadir Zortea 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
90%
Duel Win %
Charalampos Lykogiannis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jhon Lucumí
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Martin Vitík
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lewis Ferguson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ibrahim Sulemana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Federico Bernardeschi 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.9
Rating
Jens Odgaard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Thijs Dallinga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/22/2025 | Udinese | 0 - 3 | Bologna | Serie A | Bluenergy Stadium - Stadio Friuli |
| 04/28/2025 | Udinese | 0 - 0 | Bologna | Serie A | Bluenergy Stadium |
| 08/18/2024 | Bologna | 1 - 1 | Udinese | Serie A | Stadio Renato Dall'Ara |
| 04/28/2024 | Bologna | 1 - 1 | Udinese | Serie A | Stadio Renato Dall'Ara |
| 12/30/2023 | Udinese | 3 - 0 | Bologna | Serie A | Bluenergy Stadium |
| 04/02/2023 | Bologna | 3 - 0 | Udinese | Serie A | Stadio Renato Dall'Ara |
Udinese Win
Bologna Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 12 GD: +9
P: 12 GD: +9
P: 12 GD: +8
P: 12 GD: +13
P: 12 GD: +13
P: 12 GD: +10
P: 12 GD: +4
P: 12 GD: +6
P: 12 GD: +2
P: 12 GD: -8
P: 12 GD: -3
P: 12 GD: -10
P: 12 GD: 0
P: 12 GD: -5
P: 12 GD: -6
P: 12 GD: -6
P: 12 GD: -8
P: 12 GD: -8
P: 12 GD: -9
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Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Pobega Stuns Bluenergy Stadium as Bologna Cruise to Victory
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 51/100. A clinical away performance cements Bologna's status as genuine European contenders while leaving Udinese mired in mid-table inconsistency.
Early Tensions and VAR Intervention
The encounter at the Bluenergy Stadium - Stadio Friuli began with the tactical chess match typical of high-level Serie A fixtures. Both Udinese and the visitors looked to establish rhythm, but an Intensity rating of 8.9 ensured that every challenge was contested with ferocity. The match reached its first critical junction in the 38th minute when a controversial incident in the penalty area prompted a VAR review. After a tense wait, the penalty was confirmed, shifting the psychological momentum heavily toward the away side. While the home fans voiced their displeasure, the Bologna midfield began to assert themselves, edging possession with 53% and forcing the Bianconeri into a defensive shell just before the interval.
The Pobega Double Salvo
If the first half was about tension, the second was defined by the clinical efficiency of T. Pobega. Within a whirlwind six-minute window, the midfielder effectively ended the contest. At the 54-minute mark, a sharp delivery from R. Orsolini found Pobega, who finished with aplomb. Before Udinese could regroup, he struck again in the 60th minute, doubling the lead and leaving the home side shell-shocked. A Balance score of 1.7 reflects how the game swung violently in favor of the Rossoblù. Despite the hosts managing 12 total shots, their lack of a clinical edge was starkly contrasted by a visitors' side that looked like scoring with every foray into the final third.
Closing the Door at the Friuli
As the clock wound down, the tactical superiority of the visitors became even more evident. The introduction of Nadir Zortea provided defensive stability and creative sparks, with the wing-back earning a 7.7 rating for his composed late-game management. The Stakes of this match, rated at 4.0, were high for both clubs' European ambitions, and Bologna never looked like letting their grip slip. The final blow arrived in the 90th minute when F. Bernardeschi, arriving from the bench, found the net to make it 0-3. This result propels the visitors into the top five, while for the home supporters at the Bluenergy Stadium - Stadio Friuli, it was a sobering afternoon that highlighted the gap between the mid-table and the league's elite.
Key Questions
What made Tommaso Pobega the Man of the Match?
Pobega’s 9.3 rating was fueled by a devastating six-minute brace and total control over the midfield transition throughout the match.
How did substitute Tommaso Pobega change the game?
Though he actually started the match, Pobega changed the dynamic by scoring two quick goals that broke Udinese's defensive resolve.
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.
Zaniolo's Renaissance Meets Bologna's Resilience
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 50/100. A quintessential mid-table clash where individual brilliance from Zaniolo faces a Bologna side desperate to sustain their recent recovery.
The Setup
Positioned 9th and 10th respectively, Udinese and Bologna enter this fixture at Bluenergy Stadium - Stadio Friuli separated by just two points. Udinese’s Form rating of 5.7 reflects an inconsistent run (LWWLD), yet they remain a formidable obstacle at home. Bologna, meanwhile, recently snapped a damaging four-match losing streak, though a Balance score of 3.3 suggests their tactical cohesion remains a work in progress under pressure.
Key Battle
The technical spotlight falls on Nicolò Zaniolo and Santiago Castro. Zaniolo has rediscovered his spark in Friuli, acting as the primary creative conduit for the home side. He will be direct opposition for a Bologna backline that must also account for the wide threat of Emil Holm. At the other end, Castro’s predatory instincts will be Bologna's best chance to exploit an Udinese defense that has conceded 36 goals this campaign.
Our Prediction
The match is likely to unfold as a tactical stalemate, ending in a 1-1 draw. Given the Stakes score of 4.0, neither side is expected to take excessive risks early on. Udinese will likely dominate possession through Zaniolo’s movement, but Bologna’s ability to counter-attack through Castro will ensure the points are shared. It is a result that keeps both clubs firmly entrenched in the safety of the mid-table pack.