Match Report
In the standings it was Bologna 10th on 15 points, Brann 24th on 9 — separated by 6. Against a league average of 1.34 goals per team per game, Bologna ran at 1.75 scored and 0.88 conceded, Brann at 1.13 and 1.38.
Momentum sat with Bologna, winners of their last three. Brann had not won in 7 games. The five-game form split read 10/15 points for Bologna against 2/15 for Brann.
Stadio Renato Dall'Ara staged the fixture, a ground that holds 36,532. Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 0-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 1-0.
Goal scorers
Bologna: João Mário (56')
Key stats
Possession: Bologna 61% · Brann 39% · Total shots: 16-7 · On target: 5-3 · Corners: 13-1