Italy - Serie AData current as of September 12, 2026

Bologna vs Fiorentina: match statistics

Bologna crest
Bologna
1 : 2half-time 0:2
Fiorentina crest
Fiorentina
155%(2.20)
X30%(3.25)
215%(3.40)

Bologna displays solid home form with a 44% win rate and an impressive +3 goal difference at their stadium, averaging 1.22 goals scored against an xG of 1.67, indicating potential for better results. Fiorentina, on the other hand, have not won any away matches this season (0% win rate), conceding an average of 1.6 goals per game and showing a negative -9 goal difference in away fixtures. The hosts hold an advantage in shots on target (4.44 per match vs 2.6) and possession (56% vs 53%). Although Bologna's recent form over the last five matches is average (1 PPG), Fiorentina, despite a better recent PPG (1.6) over the same period, still struggle with their away performances. The statistics clearly point to a home advantage, although a draw cannot be ruled out due to Fiorentina's solid defensive displays in recent matches.

Bologna vs Fiorentina: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Bologna played against Fiorentina in Serie A (Italy). The game was played on January 18, 2026. Final score: 1:2.

Recent form

Bologna has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Fiorentina has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.

Scoring records

Bologna scores 1.45 goals per game and allows 1.10. Fiorentina scores 1.05 and allows 1.55. Games in this league average 2.34 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 50% of Bologna's games and 65% of Fiorentina's. The Over 2.5 rates are 45% and 55%, compared with league averages of 46% for BTTS and 43% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Fiorentina has the higher season xG average, 1.43 to 1.40 per game. Bologna takes 12.9 shots per game, while Fiorentina takes 13.8.

First-half and second-half trends

Bologna leads at halftime in 20% of its games and scores 0.85 goals per game after halftime. Fiorentina leads at halftime in 10% and scores 0.70 after halftime.

When the teams score

Bologna's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (8 goals). For Fiorentina, it is minutes 46-60 (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

Serie A games average 2.34 goals. Both teams score in 46% of games, and 43% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.

Archived pre-match analysis

This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.

General match analysis

Bologna displays solid home form with a 44% win rate and an impressive +3 goal difference at their stadium, averaging 1.22 goals scored against an xG of 1.67, indicating potential for better results. Fiorentina, on the other hand, have not won any away matches this season (0% win rate), conceding an average of 1.6 goals per game and showing a negative -9 goal difference in away fixtures. The hosts hold an advantage in shots on target (4.44 per match vs 2.6) and possession (56% vs 53%). Although Bologna's recent form over the last five matches is average (1 PPG), Fiorentina, despite a better recent PPG (1.6) over the same period, still struggle with their away performances. The statistics clearly point to a home advantage, although a draw cannot be ruled out due to Fiorentina's solid defensive displays in recent matches.

View the statistical overview

Stats by half

0 : 2
First half
1 : 0
Second half

Game stats

61Possession (%)39
BolognaFiorentina
18Shots11
BolognaFiorentina
3Shots on target4
BolognaFiorentina
1.85xG1.14
BolognaFiorentina
7Corners1
BolognaFiorentina
69Dangerous attacks23
BolognaFiorentina
14Fouls13
BolognaFiorentina
3Cards0
BolognaFiorentina

Pre-game profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.

1.45Goals scored / game1.05
BolognaFiorentina
1.1Goals allowed / game1.55
BolognaFiorentina
55%Average possession53%
BolognaFiorentina
4.15Shots on target / game3.6
BolognaFiorentina

Team statswho is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

12.95Shots per game13.8
BolognaFiorentina
4.15Shots on target3.6
BolognaFiorentina
11.2%Shot conversion7.6%
BolognaFiorentina
55%Possession53%
BolognaFiorentina
1.4xG for1.43
BolognaFiorentina
1.21xG against1.44
BolognaFiorentina

Shooting quality

Bologna: BalancedFiorentina: Balanced
BolognaFiorentina
Accuracy (shots on target)32%26%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.110.10
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.350.29

xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.

* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.

Team formwho is in better shape?

Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.

Fiorentina is 60% better for: last-5 form.

1 pts / game - Bologna · 1.6 pts / game - Fiorentina

Bologna
DLLDW
Season result split
40% W30% D30% L
Season (W-D-L)
8-6-6
1.50 pts / game · goal difference +7
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-2-2
1.00 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
4-2-3
Last 5 at home
1-1-3
WLLDL
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.2Goals conceded: 1.8xG: 1.19Opponent xG: 1.50BTTS: 80%Over 2.5: 40%
Fiorentina
WLWDD
Season result split
10% W40% D50% L
Season (W-D-L)
2-8-10
0.70 pts / game · goal difference -10
Last 5 (W-D-L)
2-2-1
1.60 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
0-5-5
Last 5 away
0-2-3
DLLLD
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.8Goals conceded: 1.0xG: 2.02Opponent xG: 1.29BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 40%

Goalshow do both teams score and concede?

How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.

Bologna is 38% better for: goals scored per game.

1.45 goals / game - Bologna · 1.05 goals / game - Fiorentina

Bologna is 41% better for: goals allowed per game.

1.1 goals / game - Bologna · 1.55 goals / game - Fiorentina

Bologna scoring profile: very strong

Bologna scores in 75% of games (15 of 20 meczów), while Fiorentina keeps a clean sheet in 15% (3 of 20 meczów).

Fiorentina scoring profile: strong

Fiorentina scores in 70% of games (14 of 20 meczów), while Bologna keeps a clean sheet in 30% (6 of 20 meczów).

29Goals scored (season)21
BolognaFiorentina
22Goals conceded (season)31
BolognaFiorentina
2.55Average goals per game2.6
BolognaFiorentina
6Goals scored (last 5)9
BolognaFiorentina
9Goals conceded (last 5)5
BolognaFiorentina

How often they score at least...

75%1 goal70%
BolognaFiorentina
45%2 goals20%
BolognaFiorentina
20%3 goals5%
BolognaFiorentina
5%4 goals5%
BolognaFiorentina

How often they concede at least...

70%1 goal85%
BolognaFiorentina
30%2 goals55%
BolognaFiorentina
10%3 goals15%
BolognaFiorentina
0%4 goals0%
BolognaFiorentina

* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.

Both teams scored (BTTS)how often do both teams score?

How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.

46%
League average

Goal patterns

25%BTTS at half-time15%
BolognaFiorentina
5%BTTS in both halves5%
BolognaFiorentina
25%Scored in both halves10%
BolognaFiorentina

BTTS and goal count

35%Min. 3 goals and BTTS50%
BolognaFiorentina
10%Min. 3 goals without BTTS5%
BolognaFiorentina
80%BTTS - last 560%
BolognaFiorentina

Goal count (Over/Under)how often do these games cross the goal lines?

See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.

1st half

50%Min. 1 goal before half-time55%
BolognaFiorentina
30%Min. 2 goals before half-time25%
BolognaFiorentina
15%Min. 3 goals before half-time15%
BolognaFiorentina

2nd half

90%Min. 1 goal after half-time80%
BolognaFiorentina
45%Min. 2 goals after half-time55%
BolognaFiorentina
20%Min. 3 goals after half-time25%
BolognaFiorentina

Game halveswhen do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

Bologna is 56% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.25 pts / game - Bologna · 0.8 pts / game - Fiorentina

Bologna - half-time state
20% leading65% draw15% trailing
Fiorentina - half-time state
10% leading50% draw40% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.25Points per game (1st half)0.8
BolognaFiorentina
0.6Goals scored (1st half)0.35
BolognaFiorentina
0.4Goals conceded (1st half)0.6
BolognaFiorentina
1Average goals (1st half)0.95
BolognaFiorentina
65%Clean sheet before half-time55%
BolognaFiorentina
60%No goal before half-time75%
BolognaFiorentina

After half-time (2nd half)

1.3Points per game (2nd half)1.1
BolognaFiorentina
0.85Goals scored (2nd half)0.7
BolognaFiorentina
0.7Goals conceded (2nd half)0.95
BolognaFiorentina
1.55Average goals (2nd half)1.65
BolognaFiorentina
40%Clean sheet after half-time30%
BolognaFiorentina
40%No goal after half-time45%
BolognaFiorentina

Bologna - second-half results

35% W25% D40% L
25
Half-time points
12
Half-time goals
+4
Goal difference (1st half)
26
Second-half points
+3
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.25
PPG before half-time
Lead holding200%

Leads at halftime in 20% of games and wins 40%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.3

Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Fiorentina - second-half results

20% W50% D30% L
16
Half-time points
7
Half-time goals
-5
Goal difference (1st half)
22
Second-half points
-5
Goal difference (2nd half)
0.80
PPG before half-time
Lead holding100%

Leads at halftime in 10% of games and wins 10%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.3

Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Bologna - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.000.40
Goals scored / game0.60.6
Goals allowed / game0.61.2
Average goals per game1.21.8
1 goal60%100%
2 goals20%60%
3 goals20%20%
Clean sheet40%0%
No goal80%40%
Goal difference0-3
Half-time: 20% leading - 40% draw - 40% trailing
2nd half: 0% won - 40% draw - 60% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 3
Fiorentina - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.401.60
Goals scored / game0.61.2
Goals allowed / game0.01.0
Average goals per game0.62.2
1 goal20%100%
2 goals20%60%
3 goals20%40%
Clean sheet100%20%
No goal80%20%
Goal difference+3+1
Half-time: 20% leading - 80% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 40% won - 40% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 3

* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.

Bologna
ScoredConceded
0
3
0-15
5
0
16-30
7
5
31-45
8
4
46-60
4
7
61-75
5
3
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (8 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.

Fiorentina
ScoredConceded
3
4
0-15
2
4
16-30
2
4
31-45
5
6
46-60
5
6
61-75
4
7
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.

Game profile

2.58
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.5 : 1.1
Estimated goal split
home : away
110%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
58%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
+55%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
52%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
8%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 13 matches
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Bologna

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.19
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.16
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-8.1 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.05
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.11
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
119%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
99%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
-0.50
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.3
Late goals
17% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
17%

Fiorentina

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.01
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.49
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-4.9 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.38
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
-0.11
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
95%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
127%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.90
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.3
Late goals
19% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 14% come in the first quarter-hour.
19%

* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.

League contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Serie A).

Teams vs league

BolognaLigaFiorentina
Average goals per game 2.552.34 2.60
Both teams scored 50%46% 65%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 45%43% 55%
Clean sheets 30%32% 15%
Goal before half-time 50%63% 55%
Goal after half-time 90%76% 80%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.34
Average goals per game
46%
Both teams scored
43%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
32%
Clean sheets
1.22
Home goals / game
1.11
Away goals / game
+10%
Home attack advantage
+9%
Home defensive advantage
+4%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
63%
1 goal
27%
2 goals
10%
3 goals
1%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
76%
1 goal
40%
2 goals
13%
3 goals
2%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. BolognaYellow cardEmil Alfons Holm
  2. FiorentinaGoalRoberto Piccoli
  3. BolognaSubstitutionOn: Lewis FergusonOff: Tommaso Pobega
  4. BolognaYellow cardJuan Miranda González
  5. FiorentinaSubstitutionOn: Niccolò FortiniOff: Fabiano Parisi
  6. BolognaGoalGiovanni FabbianAssist: Jon Rowe
  7. BolognaYellow cardLewis Ferguson
  8. FiorentinaSubstitutionOn: Luca RanieriOff: Nicolò Fagioli

Referee and managers

Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.

Referee context

See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.

Daniele DoveriMatches officiated: 17
3.59Cards per match
0Penalties per match
1 / X / 228%Home wins24%Draws47%Away wins

Head-to-head

Record from Bologna's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Fiorentina. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.

ACF Fiorentina
2 : 2
Bologna FC 1909

FAQ

What was the result of Bologna vs Fiorentina?

The Serie A match finished Bologna 1:2 Fiorentina. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What do the goal statistics show before Bologna vs Fiorentina?

Bologna score 1.45 goals per game on average and Fiorentina 1.05. The Serie A average is 2.34 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 43% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Bologna's matches and 65% of Fiorentina's.

What form are Bologna and Fiorentina in?

Over the last 5 games Bologna have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Fiorentina 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Bologna vs Fiorentina?

The statistical background for Bologna vs Fiorentina — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.