Match report

Fiorentina Outlasts Bologna with Late Grit, 2-1 (Serie A)

Bologna
Bologna
1–2
FT
Fiorentina
Fiorentina
Jan 18, 2026

Fiorentina secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Bologna in the latest round of Serie A action. Despite conceding late on, the Viola maintained their composure and held off any comeback attempt from Bologna. Key plays by Roberto Mandragora and Riccardo Piccoli ensured Fiorentina's triumph.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Bologna 1–2 Fiorentina
  • • Riccardo Piccoli scored twice for Fiorentina (45+3, 78th minute)
  • • Giovanni Fabbian netted a consolation goal for Bologna in the 88th minute
  • • Christian Ndour's early goal was canceled by VAR, but Roberto Mandragora capitalized on the assist from Adalberto Gudmundsson to score at 19 minutes

Lineups

Bologna

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 F. Ravaglia (G)
  • 2 E. Holm (D)
  • 16 N. Casale (D)
  • 14 T. Heggem (D)
  • 33 J. Miranda (D)
  • 4 T. Pobega (M)
  • 8 R. Freuler (M)
  • 7 R. Orsolini (M)
  • 21 J. Odgaard (M)
  • 28 N. Cambiaghi (M)
  • 9 S. Castro (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 L. Skorupski
  • 25 M. Pessina
  • 6 N. Moro
  • 11 J. Rowe
  • 17 C. Immobile
  • 19 L. Ferguson
  • 20 N. Zortea
  • 22 C. Lykogiannis
  • 24 T. Dallinga
  • 29 L. De Silvestri
  • 30 B. Dominguez
  • 77 I. Sulemana
  • 80 G. Fabbian

Fiorentina

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 43 D. de Gea (G)
  • 2 Dodo (D)
  • 15 P. Comuzzo (D)
  • 5 M. Pongracic (D)
  • 21 R. Gosens (D)
  • 8 R. Mandragora (M)
  • 44 N. Fagioli (M)
  • 27 C. Ndour (M)
  • 65 F. Parisi (F)
  • 91 R. Piccoli (F)
  • 10 A. Gudmundsson (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 L. Lezzerini
  • 53 O. Christensen
  • 4 M. Brescianini
  • 6 L. Ranieri
  • 7 S. Sohm
  • 14 H. Nicolussi Caviglia
  • 19 M. Solomon
  • 22 J. Fazzini
  • 23 E. Kospo
  • 60 E. Kouadio
  • 61 R. Braschi
  • 29 N. Fortini
  • 62 L. Balbo

Timeline

  1. Fiorentina
    18' Fiorentina Var · Goal cancelled
    C. Ndour
  2. Fiorentina
    19' Fiorentina Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Mandragora · Assist: A. Gudmundsson
  3. Bologna
    38' Bologna Card · Yellow Card
    E. Holm

    Foul

  4. Fiorentina
    45'+3 Fiorentina Var · Goal confirmed
    R. Piccoli
  5. Fiorentina
    45' Fiorentina Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Piccoli
  6. Bologna
    46' Bologna subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Remo Freuler · On: N. Moro
  7. Bologna
    46' Bologna subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Orsolini · On: J. Rowe
  8. Bologna
    46' Bologna subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Holm · On: N. Zortea
  9. Bologna
    46' Bologna subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Odgaard · On: G. Fabbian
  10. Bologna
    72' Bologna subst · Substitution 5
    Off: T. Pobega · On: L. Ferguson
  11. Fiorentina
    72' Fiorentina subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Mandragora · On: M. Brescianini
  12. Fiorentina
    72' Fiorentina subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Ndour · On: Simon Sohm
  13. Fiorentina
    72' Fiorentina subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Gudmundsson · On: M. Solomon
  14. Bologna
    77' Bologna Card · Yellow Card
    J. Miranda

    Foul

  15. Fiorentina
    80' Fiorentina subst · Substitution 4
    Off: F. Parisi · On: N. Fortini
  16. Bologna
    88' Bologna Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Fabbian · Assist: J. Rowe
  17. Fiorentina
    90'+4 Fiorentina subst · Substitution 5
    Off: N. Fagioli · On: L. Ranieri
  18. Bologna
    90' Bologna Card · Yellow Card
    L. Ferguson

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat Bologna Fiorentina
Fouls 14 13
Pass Accuracy 88% 82%
Offsides 0 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 11
Corners 7 1
Total Passes 512 346
Yellow Cards 3 0
Blocked Shots 7 3
Shots on Target 3 4
xG 1.27 1.73
Shots off Target 8 4
Possession 61% 39%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 452 285
Shots Inside Box 13 9
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 5 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Fiorentina capitalized quickly after a goal cancellation by VAR when Roberto Mandragora scored in the 19th minute, setting a strong early lead.
  • ▸ Riccardo Piccoli's second half strike at 45+3 minutes solidified Fiorentina’s position despite Bologna's late push and goal from Giovanni Fabbian in the 88th minute.