Serie A Regular Season - 16
Hellas Verona 2 - 3 FT Bologna
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
12' Unai Núñez
13' G. Orban (A. Sarr)
R. Orsolini (R. Freuler) 21'
J. Odgaard (B. Dominguez) 29'
Martin VitĂk 42'
S. Castro (T. Pobega) 44'
HT
46' ↓ U. Nunez ↑T. Slotsager
53' ↓ S. Serdar ↑Giovane
53' ↓ Al Musrati ↑R. Gagliardini
↓ S. Castro ↑C. Immobile 65'
↓ T. Pobega ↑N. Moro 66'
71' R. Freuler
77' ↓ C. Niasse ↑F. Cham
↓ J. Odgaard ↑L. Ferguson 79'
↓ E. Holm ↑N. Zortea 79'
82' ↓ A. Sarr ↑D. Mosquera
↓ R. Orsolini ↑G. Fabbian 90'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Verona
Goalkeepers
L. Montipo 
ARCHITECT
1
Key Passes
1
Key Passes
0
Assists
13%
Pass Acc
Defenders
U. Nunez 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
V. Nelsson 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
91%
Duel Win %
N. Valentini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
C. Niasse
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
S. 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
A. Bernede 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
D. Bradaric
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
18%
Pass Acc
BENCH
S. Perilli 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
G. Toniolo
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
D. Oyegoke
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Slotsager
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Ebosse
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Cham
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Harroui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. 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
D. Mosquera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Isaac
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bologna
Goalkeepers
F. Ravaglia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
E. Holm 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
M. Vitik 
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
1
Interceptions
2
Tackles
T. Heggem 
MAGNET
87
Activity
87
Activity
72
Passes
15
Duels
J. Miranda
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
58%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
R. Freuler 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
1
Fouls
6
Rating
T. Pobega
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
R. Orsolini 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
J. Odgaard
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
B. Dominguez
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
16%
Pass Acc
Forwards
S. Castro 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7
Rating
BENCH
L. Skorupski
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
M. Pessina
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
N. Casale
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Zortea
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Lykogiannis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. De Silvestri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Moro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Ferguson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Sulemana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Fabbian
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Rowe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Immobile
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Dallinga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
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
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
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
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 RossoblĂą 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.
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. Orban’s 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. Bologna’s 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.