Match report

Bologna Defeats Verona 3-2 in Thrilling Serie A Encounter

Verona
Verona
2–3
FT
Bologna
Bologna
Jan 15, 2026

Bologna secured a thrilling victory over Verona by a scoreline of 3-2, overcoming an early setback to assert dominance in the second half. Goals from R. Orsolini, J. Odgaard, and S. Castro propelled Bologna forward, while G. Orban's opener for Verona was later followed by an own goal from Remo Freuler.

Key Facts

  • • Verona opened the scoring through a goal from G. Orban at 13 minutes.
  • • R. Orsolini equalized for Bologna in the 21st minute, assisted by Remo Freuler.
  • • J. Odgaard and S. Castro scored consecutive goals for Bologna to lead 3-1 before halftime.
  • • Remo Freuler conceded an own goal for Verona at the 71-minute mark.

Lineups

Verona

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Montipo (G)
  • 5 U. Nunez (D)
  • 15 V. Nelsson (D)
  • 6 N. Valentini (D)
  • 36 C. Niasse (M)
  • 8 S. Serdar (M)
  • 73 Al Musrati (M)
  • 24 A. Bernede (M)
  • 12 D. Bradaric (M)
  • 9 A. Sarr (F)
  • 16 G. Orban (F)

Substitutes

  • 34 S. Perilli
  • 94 G. Toniolo
  • 2 D. Oyegoke
  • 17 Giovane
  • 19 T. Slotsager
  • 21 A. Harroui
  • 23 E. Ebosse
  • 25 D. Mosquera
  • 41 Isaac
  • 63 R. Gagliardini
  • 70 F. Cham

Bologna

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 F. Ravaglia (G)
  • 2 E. Holm (D)
  • 41 M. Vitik (D)
  • 14 T. Heggem (D)
  • 33 J. Miranda (D)
  • 8 R. Freuler (M)
  • 4 T. Pobega (M)
  • 7 R. Orsolini (M)
  • 21 J. Odgaard (M)
  • 30 B. Dominguez (M)
  • 9 S. Castro (F)

Substitutes

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

Timeline

  1. Verona
    12' Verona Card · Yellow Card
    Unai Núñez

    Foul

  2. Verona
    13' Verona Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Orban · Assist: A. Sarr
  3. Bologna
    21' Bologna Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Orsolini · Assist: Remo Freuler
  4. Bologna
    29' Bologna Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Odgaard · Assist: B. Dominguez
  5. Bologna
    42' Bologna Card · Yellow Card
    Martin Vitík

    Foul

  6. Bologna
    44' Bologna Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Castro · Assist: T. Pobega
  7. Verona
    46' Verona subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Unai Núñez · On: T. Slotsager
  8. Verona
    53' Verona subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Serdar · On: Giovane
  9. Verona
    53' Verona subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Al Musrati · On: R. Gagliardini
  10. Bologna
    59' Bologna Card · Yellow Card
    R. Orsolini

    Foul

  11. Bologna
    65' Bologna subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Castro · On: C. Immobile
  12. Bologna
    66' Bologna subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Pobega · On: N. Moro
  13. Verona
    71' Verona Goal · Own Goal
    Remo Freuler
  14. Verona
    77' Verona subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Niasse · On: F. Cham
  15. Bologna
    79' Bologna subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Odgaard · On: L. Ferguson
  16. Bologna
    79' Bologna subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Holm · On: N. Zortea
  17. Verona
    82' Verona subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Sarr · On: D. Mosquera
  18. Bologna
    90' Bologna subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Orsolini · On: G. Fabbian

Match Stats

Stat Verona Bologna
Fouls 13 14
Pass Accuracy 74% 82%
Offsides 5 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 14
Corners 4 5
Total Passes 342 532
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 6 2
Shots on Target 5 5
xG 1.20 0.79
Shots off Target 4 7
Possession 39% 61%
Goals Prevented -1 -1
Accurate Passes 253 436
Shots Inside Box 10 6
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 5 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Bologna turned the game around with quick-fire goals in the first half, shifting momentum decisively in their favor.
  • ▸ The turning point was a series of substitutions by Verona and Bologna, but an own goal from Remo Freuler temporarily revived Verona's hopes. However, Bologna maintained control until full-time.