Series A
1:00 p.mApril 5, 2026
Regular season – 31
Giovanni Zini Stadium
Referee: Rosario Abisso, Italy
Cremonese
bologna
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1.42
Expected Goals (xG)
1.11
Passing by
266 (79%)
Accurate passes
528 (90%)
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1
G
Emil Audero
6.3
3
d
Giuseppe Pezzella
6.6
5
d
Sebastian Luperto
6.3
15
d
Matteo Bianchetti (C)
6.6
24
d
Filippo Terracciano
6.7
33
M
Alberto Grassi
6.2
M
Youssef Maleh
45′ Holding
90+4′ elbows
27
M
Jari Vandeputte
6.2
7
M
Alessio Zerbin
6.2
9
F
Milan Đurić
6.6
F
Federico Bonazzoli
90+1′
G
Federico Ravaglia
75′ Game delayd
Juan Miranda
3′ 16′
26
d
John Lucumí
6.9
41
d
Martin Vitík
7.3
8
M
Remo Freuler (C)
7.3
M
Jonathan Rowe
16′
23
M
Simon Sohm
6.2
6
M
Nikola Moro
7.3
10
M
Federico Bernardeschi
6.6
9
F
Santiago Castro
5.6
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 secured a vital away win against Cremonese, overcoming a late rally and a chaotic finish at the Stadio Giovanni Zini.
Bologna started quickly, taking a decisive two-goal lead early in the first half against a struggling Cremonese side. Despite a dramatic finish with a late penalty and two red cards, the visitors held on for a crucial 2-1 Serie A win.
Cremonese, struggling close to the Serie A relegation zone in 17th place with recent form showing just one win in five games, were desperate for points. Bologna, ranked ninth, arrived with a more stable record, with the aim of consolidating their position in mid-table.
Bologna wasted no time asserting dominance. João Mário finished in the third minute, with a precise pass from Juan Miranda to open the scoring.
Just 13 minutes later, Jonathan Rowe doubled Bologna’s lead. Miranda again provided the assist, guiding the ball through Rowe to confidently slot past the keeper.
The visitors controlled the flow of the first half, with 63% possession and seven shots on goal. Cremonese’s Youssef Maleh is shown a yellow card for holding on shortly before the break.
The Cremonese manager made immediate changes, bringing on J. Vandeputte, A. Grassi and M. Djuric after the break, looking to inject urgency into their game.
The changes initially struggled to change the momentum. Bologna continued to manage the game, although their attacking threat waned as the half wore on, focusing on defensive solidity.
Bologna goalkeeper Federico Ravaglia was shown a yellow card for time wasting in the 75th minute. Substitutions continued as both teams got new legs to influence the closing stages.
The match came alive in added time. Cremonese won a penalty, which Federico Bonazzoli calmly converted in the 90+1 minute, raising hopes of a spectacular draw.
However, chaos ensued soon after. Youssef Maleh received a second yellow for an elbow in the 90+4th minute, reducing Cremonese to ten men. Moments later, Bologna’s Lewis Ferguson also saw red in the 90+6th minute for a tackle, following an earlier booking for unsportsmanlike conduct.
Bologna finished with 63% possession and 14 shots in total, seven on target. Cremonese managed nine shots in total, with three on target. Interestingly, Cremonese had a higher Expected Goals (xG) of 1.42 compared to Bologna’s 1.11, suggesting they created better quality chances.
This hard-fought victory propels Bologna further up the Serie A table, consolidating their position. For Cremonese, the narrow defeat keeps them entrenched in a challenging relegation battle, with crucial games ahead.
