What is the best bet for Bologna vs Brann?

Based on AI analysis, the best bet is '1' at odds of 1.57.

What are the latest odds for Bologna vs Brann?

The latest odds are: Home Win - 1.57, Draw - 4.4, Away Win - 6.25.

What is the predicted total goals (Under/Over) for Bologna vs Brann?

Our AI predicts the best bet for total goals in this match is 'under 3.5' goals. The available odds for this selection are 1.4.

What is the best 1X2 betting tip for Bologna vs Brann?

Our AI-powered prediction suggests that the best 1X2 bet for this match is '1'. The available odds for this selection are 1.57.

What is the predicted final score for Bologna vs Brann?

Our AI predicts a final score of 2:1.

What is the predicted halftime score for Bologna vs Brann?

Our AI predicts the halftime score will be .

What is the expected ball possession for Bologna vs Brann?

Our AI predicts Bologna will have 59% possession, while Brann will have 41% possession.

How many shots are expected in Bologna vs Brann?

The total number of shots is expected to be 26, with Bologna taking 18 shots and Brann taking 8 shots.

How many corners are predicted in Bologna vs Brann?

The match is expected to have a total of 10 corners, with Bologna earning 6 corners and Brann earning 4 corners.

What is the predicted number of yellow cards for Bologna vs Brann?

According to our AI prediction, this match is expected to have a total of 0 yellow cards. Bologna is projected to receive 0 yellow cards, while Brann is expected to receive 0 yellow cards.

What is the squad value of Bologna before the match against Brann?

The current estimated market value of Bologna is €283.00m. This reflects the financial strength of their squad before facing Brann.

What is the squad value of Brann before the match against Bologna?

The current estimated market value of Brann is €23.00m. This represents their squad’s financial standing before playing against Bologna.

How many goals are expected in the first half of Bologna vs Brann?

Our AI predicts that the first half of Bologna vs Brann will have a total of 0 goals, based on the predicted halftime score of .

How many total goals are expected in Bologna vs Brann?

According to our AI prediction, the match between Bologna and Brann is expected to have a total of 3 goals, based on the predicted full-time score of 2:1.

Bologna vs Brann Prediction

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World

UEFA Europa League

Bologna

€283.00m

26 Feb15:00

1 : 0

Brann

€23.00m

Preview

Bologna vs Brann Prediction UEFA Europa League

Bologna vs Brann prediction: home edge to finish the job

The Bologna vs Brann prediction for Thursday, 26 February 2026 (20:00 GMT) starts with a simple theme: Bologna have a lead, a louder stadium, and a much deeper squad — but they still need to play the second leg like it’s 0-0.

Second leg context, tactics, and what’s changed

Bologna return to the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara 1-0 up after a gritty win in Bergen on 19 February. Santiago Castro struck early (9th minute) with a neat angled finish, and Vincenzo Italiano’s side finally kept a clean sheet again — not easy on the muddy, awkward pitch that Italiano openly called “challenging.” Now the tie moves to better conditions, which usually suits Bologna’s patient passing game.

Expect the hosts to keep their familiar 4-2-3-1 shape: slow build-up, lots of ball, and pressure that ramps up as Brann chase the game. Brann, still in their domestic winter break, look more likely to stick with a 4-3-3 and turn pragmatic if Bologna squeeze the middle. Italiano has already flagged the danger: when under stress, Brann can go direct, so Bologna’s centre-backs must stay switched on for second balls.

Team news worth knowing for betting tips

Bologna absences: Charalampos Lykogiannis (flexor) and Benjamin Dominguez are out.
Dallinga fitness: Thijs Dallinga is a doubt (ankle), which again puts the spotlight on Castro.
Squad list quirks: Lorenzo De Silvestri and January arrival Eivind Fauske Helland (signed from Brann, ironically) are not registered for UEFA and can’t play. Joao Mario and Simon Sohm are available.
Brann injuries: Top scorer Saevar Atli Magnusson and winger Niklas Castro are sidelined, alongside Opsahl, Gudmundsson, and Torsvik.
Creative gap: Emil Kornvig’s winter departure leaves Brann short of midfield craft.

There’s also a psychological layer here. Bologna’s early-2026 wobble (two wins in 14) has started to ease after wins over Torino (2-1) and Brann (1-0). And in Europe, this is their first UEFA knockout tie in 26 years — the kind of night where nerves and excitement share the same seat.

Bologna vs Brann prediction: odds, stats, and AI picks

Markets lean strongly Bologna: home win 1.575, draw 4.4, away win 6.25. That lines up with the financial gulf too (Bologna squad €283.00m vs Brann €23.00m). Still, the head to head has been stubborn: the most recent meeting on 2025-11-06 finished 0-0, and Bologna even drew Inter 1-1 on 2025-12-19 despite Inter being priced like a sure thing.

Our model’s read on the game flow

Best 1X2 betting tips: Bologna to win (1) at 1.575, confidence 5.7/10. NerdyTips’ AI agrees: 1 with trust 5.8.
Total goals: Under 3.5 at 1.42 (confidence 2.7). Not a roaring conviction, but it matches a controlled second leg.
Predicted score: 2-1, with half-time 1-0.
Match stats forecast: possession 59% vs 41%, shots 18-8, on target 5-2, corners 6-4 (10 total).
Cards: the model oddly projects 0 yellows each — let’s call that “optimistic officiating.”

Put together, the Bologna vs Brann Prediction points to Bologna managing the tempo, creating the bigger volume of chances, and conceding the odd scary moment if Brann go long early. The safer angle is Bologna in 1X2; the scoreline leans toward a professional, not spectacular, finish — enough to book a Round of 16 date with either Roma or Freiburg.

Bologna vs Brann prediction: home edge to finish the job

Second leg context, tactics, and what’s changed

Team news worth knowing for betting tips

Bologna absences: Charalampos Lykogiannis (flexor) and Benjamin Dominguez are out.
Dallinga fitness: Thijs Dallinga is a doubt (ankle), which again puts the spotlight on Castro.
Squad list quirks: Lorenzo De Silvestri and January arrival Eivind Fauske Helland (signed from Brann, ironically) are not registered for UEFA and can’t play. Joao Mario and Simon Sohm are available.
Brann injuries: Top scorer Saevar Atli Magnusson and winger Niklas Castro are sidelined, alongside Opsahl, Gudmundsson, and Torsvik.
Creative gap: Emil Kornvig’s winter departure leaves Brann short of midfield craft.

Bologna vs Brann prediction: odds, stats, and AI picks

Our model’s read on the game flow

Best 1X2 betting tips: Bologna to win (1) at 1.575, confidence 5.7/10. NerdyTips’ AI agrees: 1 with trust 5.8.
Total goals: Under 3.5 at 1.42 (confidence 2.7). Not a roaring conviction, but it matches a controlled second leg.
Predicted score: 2-1, with half-time 1-0.
Match stats forecast: possession 59% vs 41%, shots 18-8, on target 5-2, corners 6-4 (10 total).
Cards: the model oddly projects 0 yellows each — let’s call that “optimistic officiating.”

AI Predictions

Best Tip

The best betting football prediction for Bologna vs Brann

1 -175

Bologna is expected to win with odds of -175

5/10

1x2 Tip

1 -175

Bologna is expected to win with odds of -175

5/10

Total Goals

Under 3.5 -250

No more than 3 goals will be scored in the match

2/10

Both Teams To Score

Yes -106

Both teams are expected to score

2/10

Bet Builder Tip

1X&U4.5 -263

Home win/draw and under 4.5 goals

5/10

Both Teams To Score

Correct Score

2:1

Stats Predictions

1.53

1.03

59%

Ball Possession

41%

Total Shots

Shots on Goal

Shots Off Goal

Corners

Average / Match

1.35

Expected Goals

1.85

2.6

Total Goals

3.4

1.3

Goals Scored

1.7

1.3

Goals Against

1.7

53%

Possession

54%

17.1

Total Shots

Shots on Goal

5.5

7.1

Shots off Goal

4.3

14.1

Fouls

9.3

5.8

Corners

6.5

2.1

Offsides

2.5

1.6

Yellow Cards

0.67

430

Total Passes

434

Overview Last 10 Matches

Wins

Over 1.5 Goals

Over 2.5 Goals

Over 3.5 Goals

Both Teams Scored

Unexpected Wins

Unexpected Loses

Head to Head

1 - 1 - 0

Brann	^19-Feb-26 0:1	Bologna
Bologna	^06-Nov-25 0:0	Brann

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	Team	M	G	P
1	Lyon	8	18-5	21
2	Aston Villa	8	14-6	21
3	FC Midtjylland	8	18-8	19
4	Real Betis	8	13-7	17
5	FC Porto	8	13-7	17
6	SC Braga	8	11-5	17
7	SC Freiburg	8	10-4	17
8	AS Roma	8	13-6	16
9	Genk	8	11-7	16
10	Bologna	8	14-7	15
11	VfB Stuttgart	8	15-9	15
12	Ferencvarosi	8	12-11	15
13	Nottingham	8	15-7	14
14	Plzen	8	8-3	14
15	FK Crvena	8	7-6	14
16	Celta Vigo	8	15-11	13
17	PAOK	8	17-14	12
18	Lille	8	12-9	12
19	Fenerbahçe	8	10-7	12
20	Panathinaikos	8	11-9	12
21	Celtic	8	13-15	11
22	Ludogorets	8	12-15	10
23	Dinamo Zagreb	8	12-16	10
24	Brann	8	9-11	9
25	BSC Young Boys	8	10-16	9
26	Sturm Graz	8	5-11	7
27	FCSB	8	9-16	7
28	GO Ahead	8	6-14	7
29	Feyenoord	8	11-15	6
30	FC Basel 1893	8	9-13	6
31	Red Bull	8	10-15	6
32	Rangers	8	5-14	4
33	Nice	8	7-15	3
34	Utrecht	8	5-15	1
35	Malmo FF	8	4-15	1
36	Maccabi Tel	8	2-22	1