Match report

Bologna and Brann Draw 0-0 in Europa League

Bologna
Bologna
0–0
FT
Brann
Brann
Nov 6, 2025

Bologna held off Brann to secure a valuable point in the UEFA Europa League. Despite playing a man down from the 23rd minute following Chris Lykogiannis' red card, Bologna's defense remained steadfast. Brann struggled to break through but managed to maintain pressure throughout the match.

Key Facts

  • • Bologna vs Brann ended in a 0-0 draw.
  • • Chris Lykogiannis of Bologna received a red card at minute 23.
  • • Brann had two yellow cards, with E. Fauske Helland and T. Pedersen receiving them.
  • • Substitutions included G. Fabbian for J. Miranda in the 29th minute for Bologna.

Lineups

Bologna

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Skorupski (G)
  • 2 E. Holm (D)
  • 14 T. Heggem (D)
  • 26 J. Lucumi (D)
  • 22 C. Lykogiannis (D)
  • 6 N. Moro (M)
  • 19 L. Ferguson (M)
  • 10 F. Bernardeschi (M)
  • 80 G. Fabbian (M)
  • 28 N. Cambiaghi (M)
  • 9 S. Castro (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 F. Ravaglia
  • 25 M. Pessina
  • 4 T. Pobega
  • 7 R. Orsolini
  • 11 J. Rowe
  • 16 N. Casale
  • 20 N. Zortea
  • 21 J. Odgaard
  • 24 T. Dallinga
  • 33 J. Miranda
  • 41 M. Vitik

Brann

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Dyngeland (G)
  • 21 D. De Roeve (D)
  • 26 E. Fauske Helland (D)
  • 6 J. Sery Larsen (D)
  • 20 V. Dragsnes (D)
  • 14 U. Mathisen (M)
  • 10 E. Kornvig (M)
  • 18 J. Sorensen (M)
  • 19 E. Gudmundsson (M)
  • 11 B. Finne (F)
  • 32 M. Haaland (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 T. Bramel
  • 3 F. Knudsen
  • 4 N. Boakye
  • 7 M. Hansen
  • 9 N. Castro
  • 17 J. Soltvedt
  • 23 T. Pedersen
  • 27 M. Sande
  • 39 J. Laegreid
  • 41 L. Remmem

Timeline

  1. Bologna
    23' Bologna Card · Red Card
    C. Lykogiannis

    Foul

  2. Bologna
    29' Bologna subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Fabbian · On: J. Miranda
  3. Bologna
    41' Bologna Card · Yellow Card
    J. Miranda

    Argument

  4. Brann
    45'+1 Brann Card · Yellow Card
    E. Fauske Helland

    Time wasting

  5. Bologna
    46' Bologna Card · Yellow Card
    L. Ferguson

    Foul

  6. Brann
    61' Brann subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Ulrik Mathisen · On: M. Hansen
  7. Brann
    61' Brann subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Finne · On: N. Castro
  8. Bologna
    75' Bologna subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Bernardeschi · On: R. Orsolini
  9. Brann
    75' Brann subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. De Roeve · On: T. Pedersen
  10. Brann
    75' Brann subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Haaland · On: J. Laegreid
  11. Bologna
    82' Bologna subst · Substitution 4
    Off: N. Moro · On: T. Pobega
  12. Bologna
    82' Bologna subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Castro · On: T. Dallinga
  13. Brann
    85' Brann Card · Yellow Card
    T. Pedersen

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Bologna Brann
Fouls 6 14
Pass Accuracy 86% 83%
Offsides 3 4
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 16 9
Corners 11 3
Total Passes 444 388
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 7 4
Shots on Target 3 0
xG 1.01 0.41
Shots off Target 6 5
Possession 55% 45%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 383 321
Shots Inside Box 12 4
Saves 0 4
Shots Outside Box 4 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Chris Lykogiannis' red card dramatically shifted momentum, forcing Bologna to play with ten men.
  • ▸ Despite being down a man, Bologna's defense solidified, preventing Brann from capitalizing on the numerical disadvantage.