Series A
4:00 p.mApril 12, 2026
Regular season – 32
Renato Dall’Ara Stadium
Referee: Andrea Colombo, Italy
bologna
Lecce
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2.19
Expected Goals (xG)
0.32
Passing by
419 (85%)
Accurate passes
191 (71%)
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25
G
Massimo Pessina
7.5
33
d
Juan Miranda
7.7
26
d
John LucumÃ
7.7
16
d
Nicolò Casale
7.0
17
d
Joao Mario
7.3
6
M
Nikola Moro
7.9
M
Remo Freuler (C)
26′
28
M
Nicolò Cambiaghi
7.2
23
M
Simon Sohm
7.0
M
Riccardo Orsolini
90+2′
9
F
Santiago Castro
6.5
30
G
Vladimir Falcone (C)
6.3
3
d
Corrie Ndaba
5.6
d
Jamil Siebert
38′ rough
44
d
Tiago Gabriel
6.5
17
d
Danilo Vega
5.9
M
Oumar Ngom
36′ Stumbled
20
M
Ramadan rainbow
6.6
19
M
Lameck Band
6.3
29
M
Lassana Coulibaly
6.3
50
M
Santiago Pierotti
6.3
9
F
Nikola Stulic
6.3
trainer
Eusebio Di Francesco
Serie A classification – Serie A
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Champions League (League phase)
- Promotion – Europa League (League phase)
- Promotion – Conference League (ranking)
- Relegation – Serie B
Bologna cruised to a comfortable 2-0 win over Lecce at the Estadio Renato Dall’Ara, with Riccardo Orsolini sealing the points late in stoppage time.
Bologna came into this Serie A match sitting eighth in the table, looking to improve on their inconsistent form. Lecce arrived with a difficult task, struggling near the bottom of the league standings.
The home side established control early on, keeping a significant amount of the ball in the first half. They pressed high and forced the visitors into defensive mistakes.
The breakthrough came in the 26th minute. Remo Freuler found the back of the net, rewarding Bologna for their persistent pressure on the Lecce goal.
Lecce struggled to respond to the setback. Ousmane Ngom and Julian Siebert were booked in quick succession as frustration mounted for the away side.
The visitors went into the break trailing by just one goal. Their manager needed a tactical change to combat Bologna’s 64 percent possession in the first period.
Bologna maintained their disciplined approach as the second half began. They continued to create chances while limiting Lecce to very few opportunities.
The visiting team fought to find the equalizer but lacked quality in the final third. They managed only one shot on goal during the 90 minutes.
Nikola Moro continued to orchestrate play in midfield for the hosts. His vision created two key chances, keeping firm pressure on Lecce’s back line.
As the game entered stoppage time, Lecce committed bodies forward in a desperate search for a point. That gamble backfired when Bologna hit them on the counter.
Riccardo Orsolini took advantage of the space, scoring in the 92nd minute to confirm the victory. His goal ensured that the three points stayed in Emilia-Romagna.
The stats reflect Bologna’s dominance, with an expected goal difference of 2.19 against Lecce’s paltry 0.32. The home team scored a total of 12 shots on the six visitors.
This result keeps Bologna in the hunt for European places in the league table. Meanwhile, Lecce remain in a precarious position as they continue to battle relegation.
