Match Overview

The 4th round match of the 2025/26 general stage between Bologna (Italy) and Brann (Norway) will take place on November 6 at the Renato Dall’Ara stadium. Here’s our in-depth preview, prediction, and statistical analysis.

Bologna Team Analysis

Vincenzo Italiano’s squad secured a 2-1 away victory against FCSB in the last round. This marks Bologna’s second win in their last 11 matches in European club competitions, alongside 4 draws and 5 defeats. Throughout this period, the team has managed to score only seven goals. The Italians currently have four points and are placed 18th in the tournament standings.

Recent European Home Form

• The club has failed to win 4 of its last 5 home matches in European competitions (2 draws, 2 losses).
• No more than three goals have been scored in the team’s last five home European encounters.
• Bologna has conceded exactly 1 or 2 goals in its last four home European matches.

Probable Lineup: Bologna (4-5-1)*

Łukasz Skorupski – Nadir Zortea, Thorbjørn Heggem, John Lucumí, Charalampos Lykogiannis – Riccardo Orsolini, Jens Odgaard, Nikola Moro, Remo Freuler, Jonathan Rowe – Thijs Dallinga.

Team News: Bologna

The participation of midfielder Remo Freuler in the match is questionable.

Brann Team Analysis

Freyer Alexandersson’s side left no chance for Rangers in their previous home fixture, securing a comfortable victory. This win over the Scots was Brann’s fourth in their last five Europa League appearances. Moreover, the team has kept a clean sheet in three of their last four matches in this European competition. After three group stage matches, the Scandinavians are positioned 8th in the standings.

Recent European Away Form

• The club has failed to win 8 of its last 10 away matches in European competitions (4 draws, 4 losses).
• Exactly 2 or 3 goals have been scored in 5 of the team’s last 6 away European encounters.
• The Norwegians have conceded no more than one goal in 6 of their last 8 away matches in European club tournaments.

Probable Lineup: Brann (4-3-3)*

Mathias Dyngeland – Fredrik Knudsen, Eivind Helland, Denzel de Ruve, Vetle Dragsnes – Emil Kornvig, Jakob Sørensen, Eggert Gudmundsson – Ulrik Mathisen, Bård Finne, Noah Holm.

Team News: Brann

Midfielder Felix Myhre and forward Sivert Heggheim Mannsverk are unavailable due to injuries.

Referee Profile: Daniel Schlager

Daniel Schlager (Germany)

Referee Statistics

Matches officiated – 9 (International matches, 2024/25–2025/26);

Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 44;

Average yellow cards per match – 4.9;

Red cards shown – 3;

Average fouls per match – 22;

Penalties awarded – 0%.

Bologna vs Brann Match Prediction

On the European stage, the Italian side cannot boast significant successes. Primarily, Bologna struggles to perform brightly in attack: in 11 matches played over the last two seasons in European competitions, the team only twice managed to exceed one goal scored, and never scored more than two goals. Moreover, in six of these encounters, the club’s players failed to score at all.

Brann also doesn’t shine consistently in European club tournaments, but the team strives for positive results and rarely allows outright dismal performances, even away from home. In their last 11 away matches in European competitions, the Norwegians allowed their opponent to score more than two goals on only one occasion, and in seven of these clashes, the club conceded a maximum of one goal.

Analysis and Betting Pick

I don’t anticipate a very high-scoring game from the hosts. Therefore, my prediction is: Bologna Individual Total Under 2 goals with odds of 1.90.

* For each team, the starting lineup from their previous match in this tournament is indicated.