
Series A
2:00 p.mMarch 8, 2026
Regular season – 28
Renato Dall’Ara Stadium
Referee: Giuseppe Mucera, Italy


bologna


Hellas Verona
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1.28
Expected Goals (xG)
1.98
Passing by
393 (82%)
Accurate passes
136 (62%)
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1
G
Lukasz Skorupski
6.9
17
d
Joao Mario
6.7
26
d
John LucumÃ
7.2
41
d
Martin VitÃk
7.3
d
Born lucky
m
Lewis Ferguson (C)
m
Jonathan Rowe
49′
21
m
Jens Odgaard
6.3
6
m
Nikola Moro
7.2
7
m
Riccardo Orsolini
6.5
9
F
Santiago Castro
5.9
1
G
Lorenzo Montipò (C)
6.5
12
d
Domagoj Bradarić
6.9
5
d
Andrias Edmundsson
6.9
15
d
Victor Nelson
6.9
2
d
Daniel Oyegoke
5.9
m
Abdou Harroui
63
m
Roberto Gagliardini
6.7
11
m
Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro
6.9
F
Orban gift
F
Kieron Bowie
57′

Serie A classification – Serie A
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Champions League (League phase)
- Promotion – Europa League (League phase)
- Promotion – Conference League (ranking)
- Relegation – Serie B
Hellas Verona secured a vital away win, coming from behind to stun Bologna 2-1 at the Estadio Renato Dall’Ara.
Bologna, ninth in Serie A, were aiming to advance. Relegation-threatened Hellas Verona, who were in 20th place, were in desperate need of points. This match was crucial for both sides.
The first half was cautious and with little offensive spark. Both teams struggled to get a breakthrough. The referee issued three yellow cards before the break.
Verona’s K. Bowie received the first booking in the 16th minute. Bologna’s Lewis Ferguson received a booking in the 40th minute. A. Harroui also saw yellow for Verona in the 42nd minute.
Bologna had 68% of possession, but did not create clear cut chances. Their attacks lacked sharpness in the face of Verona’s resolute defence. The visitors stayed organised, absorbing the pressure.
The break gave the coaches a chance to adjust tactics. Bologna needed to unlock Verona’s compact form. Verona looked to threaten more offensively.
The second half came alive. Bologna broke the deadlock in the 49th minute. Jonathan Rowe guided the ball home after an assist from N. Zortea.
The lead was short-lived. Hellas Verona responded quickly. Martin Frese equalized in the 53rd minute with a clinical strike, showing Verona’s resilience.
Just four minutes later, the visitors completed an impressive turnaround. K. Bowie scored Hellas Verona’s second goal in the 57th minute. Gift Orban provided the crucial assist, putting his team ahead.
Bologna pushed for the tie, making multiple substitutions. VAR later disallowed a goal by A. Sarr for a foul in the 86th minute, denying Bologna a late equalizer.
The statistics highlighted Verona’s efficiency. Bologna had 68% possession with 19 shots, but only two were on target. His expected goals (xG) stood at 1.28.
Hellas Verona, with just 32% possession, made fewer chances count. They got 15 shots, putting five on goal, resulting in a top xG of 1.98.
This spectacular win gives Hellas Verona three crucial points in their fight against relegation. Bologna missed an important opportunity to strengthen their position in Serie A.

