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Bologna vs Torino 19.09.2026 1:1: Score, Result & Match Stats

⚽ Italy Serie A · Italy · 19 September 2026
Bologna logoBologna
1:1
1st half: 1:0
19.09.2026 14:00
Torino logoTorino

Match events

Federico Bernardeschi1:0⚽
14′
30′
🟨Daniel Bragança
74′
🟨Rafik Belghali
77′
⚽1:1Sandro Kulenovic
78′
🟨Nathan Patterson

Match statistics: Bologna vs Torino

BolognaTorino
0.86xG (expected goals)0.86
40Ball possession, %60
11Shots14
1Shots on target3
1Corners6
18Fouls12
2Offsides0
0Yellow cards3
0Red cards0
44Attacks53
11Dangerous attacks28

💡 Match preview Bologna vs Torino

By Tunde Ogundipe — Football expert covering Premier League, MLS, J1 League, and more

Raffaele Palladino is set to make his return to Italian football as the new head coach of Bologna, and his debut fixture pits him against an opponent the Rossoblù have historically handled with ease. In their last six meetings with Torino, Bologna have never lost, winning four of those encounters.

Tactical Analysis: Bologna

Bologna didn't wait for the international break to pull the trigger on Domenico Tedesco. After just four matchdays, the German tactician was shown the door following a solitary draw with Sassuolo (2-2) and defeats against Lazio (0-1), Atalanta (0-1), and Napoli. While the first three outings showed flickers of life, the Napoli performance was a masterclass in dull, directionless football—even compared to Massimiliano Allegri's ultra-cautious side. The real reason for the swift divorce, however, was the loss of the dressing room. Just as with the Belgian national team, Tedesco had alienated his experienced players.

Enter Raffaele Palladino, who didn't stay unemployed long after leaving Atalanta. Though the 42-year-old has yet to spend more than a single season at any of his previous clubs, he installed quality football both in Bergamo and at Fiorentina, guiding each to European qualification. Palladino typically favors a three-center-back system and is expected to immediately reshape his new team into that formation, swapping midfielder Amondaraín for Czech defender Robert Vitík. Another likely change is the return of first-choice goalkeeper Łukasz Skorupski, who failed to find common ground with the former coach.

Tactical Analysis: Torino

Ignazio Abate may soon follow Tedesco out the door, as Torino have managed only three points after four rounds—a win over the already-troubled Fiorentina of the dismissed Fabio Grosso (2-1). President Urbano Cairo surely expected more when he swapped the reliable mid-table specialist Roberto D’Aversa for a young, promising coach who had made his name in Serie B. On the pitch, there is little to praise about the Granata so far; in all four league matches, they have lost the expected goals (xG) battle.

Torino also have personnel headaches. Key central midfielder Cesare Casadei, the link between defense and attack, is sidelined, forcing Abate to deploy the far less polished Gvidas Gineitis in his place. The attacking line has also been hit, losing Scottish striker Che Adams—Torino’s top scorer this season with half of the team’s goals—to injury.

Predicted Lineups

Bologna (3-4-3): Skorupski – Vitík, Høggh, Theate – Holm, Pobega, Ferguson, Miranda – Bernardeschi, Piccoli, Cambiaghi Unavailable: Orsolini, El Azzouzi, Dovbyk, Zortea, Happonen (all injured) Head coach: Raffaele Palladino

Torino (3-5-2): Perry – Comuzzo, Ismajli, Kemert – Fortini, Mandragora, Fitz-Jim, Gineitis, Cacciamani – Vlašić, Simeone Unavailable: Israel, Pellegri, Casadei, Adams (all injured) Head coach: Ignazio Abate

Referee: Marco Guida

In the previous Serie A campaign, Guida ranked among the top ten officials for average yellow cards per match (3.94), so leniency is hardly his trademark. Over his last five top-flight fixtures, he has handed out at least four yellow cards on all but one occasion.

Prediction and Bet

Main pick: Bologna to win @ 1.96

Torino represent the ideal opponent for Palladino’s debut as Bologna boss. The visitors are a thoroughly uninspired side. Abate tries to implement a high defensive line and aggressive pressing, but his players execute it clumsily, leaving them exposed to quick counterattacks in nearly every match. Moreover, Torino underwent a major defensive overhaul over the summer, leaving the backline lacking cohesion and allowing opposing forwards far too much freedom inside the box. On-loan Leeds goalkeeper Lucas Perry has looked shaky, failing to put in a flawless performance in any of his appearances for the Granata. Add Bologna’s overall class advantage and the surge of positive energy from swapping an unpopular coach, and a home victory looks well within reach.

Goals prediction: Both teams to score @ 1.87

That said, Torino are likely to find the net themselves. Palladino has never been known for quickly organizing a solid defense, and under Tedesco, Bologna conceded in every single match. Torino, meanwhile, have traded goals with their opponents in three of their four Serie A games this season. A bet on both teams to score carries plenty of logic at 1.87.

Tunde Ogundipe
Tunde Ogundipe
Football expert covering Premier League, MLS, J1 League, and more

Tunde Ogundipe is a football expert with extensive experience analyzing top leagues including the Premier League, MLS, J1 League, Scottish Premiership, and the Johan Cruijff Shield. His analysis focuses on team form, player lineups, shot statistics, and tactical adjustments, with careful consideration of fixture congestion and travel. He approaches predictions with a disciplined, data-driven method, evaluating all relevant factors without overreliance on single metrics.

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The editorial prediction is provided for informational purposes only and should not be treated as a direct call to action. Every reader should do their own analysis before deciding on a bet.

Starting lineups: Bologna vs Torino

Bologna logoBologna4-2-3-1
Skorupski
MirandaHeggemTheateKhilm
FergusonPobega
CambiaghiOdgaardBernardeschi
Piccoli
Out of squad:Dovbyk · Injury
Torino logoTorino3-5-2
Perry
KemertKokoComuzzo
CaccamaniGineitisFitz-JimMandragoraFortini
SimeoneVlasic
Out of squad:Casadei · InjuryAdams · Injury

Match odds Bologna vs Torino

Result (1X2)

X3.5211.9624

Double chance

1X1.26X21.88121.32

Both teams to score

No1.88Yes1.82

Over

11.0321.4932.7745.950.511.51.292.52.013.53.424.56.75

Under

17.722.4431.3941.070.59.11.53.182.51.83.51.254.51.04

Handicap 1

01.4111.03-12.7-26.451.51.01-1.53.44-2.57.3

Handicap 2

02.8511.3821.04-17.81.51.222.51.02-1.58.6

Correct score

0:09.20:1100:220.51:06.351:15.91:212.51:3382:08.62:182:214.752:3463:016.253:115.753:2294:0414:138

Predictions for Bologna vs Torino

FM Femi Mohammed Handicap 1 (-1)odds 2.70 Pending

Bologna have been stuck in a rut, but even the longest winless runs have to end eventually. Torino are a tricky opponent, but at home against a mid-table side, this is the kind of spot where the hosts finally turn it around. I'm backing Bologna to win by at least two goals, which makes the -1 handicap at 2.70 an appealing bet. They simply have to get it done at some point, and Saturday feels like the day.

JO John Ojo Result: 1odds 1.96 Pending

Bologna are my pick to take down Torino. A new head coach typically breathes fresh life into a squad, and that psychological boost should carry them to victory here.

TB Tunde Bankole Result: 1odds 1.96 Pending

Bologna enter this Serie A clash as the overwhelming favorites, and I fully expect them to justify that status against Torino. The odds of 1.96 look more than fair for what should be a straightforward home win.

BI Babatunde Igwe Corners: Over 10.5odds 2.74 Pending

Bologna host Torino in Serie A, and I'm predicting the corner count will surpass 10.5. With odds at 2.74, this over bet looks like a solid play.

A adewalebull Yellow cards: Team 1 over 2odds 2.87 Pending

Torino have been playing extremely weak football, and their chances in this match are minimal. That means Bologna will dominate the game and likely commit enough tactical fouls to go over two yellow cards — a bet I'm backing confidently at 2.87.

O odds.shark Yellow cards: Result: 1odds 2.95 Pending

Bologna will be eager to make a strong impression following their recent coaching change, and I expect that push for results to increase their physicality. This often translates into more fouls, and with the home crowd behind them, I see the hosts getting the upper hand in the card count.

Torino aren’t exactly a team that dominates through aggression, so the balance should tilt toward Bologna picking up more yellows. The odds at 2.95 are attractive for what feels like a clear trend in this matchup.

YN Yemi Nwosu Handicap 1 (-1)odds 2.70 Pending

A -1 handicap on Bologna against Torino at 2.70 is the clear move here. I'm backing the hosts to win by at least two goals in this Serie A matchup.

SO Sani Ogunleye Under 2.5odds 1.80 Pending

Bologna versus Torino in Serie A — neither side has been convincing going forward, and both tend to produce low-scoring affairs. Given the lack of firepower on display, I don’t see this one delivering more than two goals. Under 2.5 looks the clear call here at 1.80.

UO Usman Onyeka Result: 1odds 1.96 Pending

Bologna’s home advantage in this Serie A clash is too strong to ignore, so I’m backing them to take all three points. The odds at 1.96 offer solid value for a side that should dominate the tempo at the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara. Torino will sit deep and try to frustrate, but I don’t see them holding off the hosts for 90 minutes. My call is a straight home win.

H hawkmaster Team 1 over 1.5odds 2.05 Pending

Bologna’s team total over 1.5 is the bet I’m backing here. Playing at home with their key attacking players back in the lineup, and given that Torino concede more than a goal per game on average, the conditions line up well for the hosts. I expect Bologna to find the net at least twice in this one.

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Bologna vs Torino — odds

❓ Frequently asked questions

When and where is the Bologna vs Torino match?

The match is on 19 September 2026 at 14:00 in Serie A. The venue is not specified in the preview, but it is a home fixture for Bologna.

What is the main betting prediction for this match?

The main pick is Bologna to win at odds of 1.96.

Who is the favourite and why?

Bologna are slight favourites at 1.96, largely due to Torino's poor form, key injuries (Casadei, Adams), and Bologna's new coach bounce with Raffaele Palladino.

Are there any important injuries or absences?

Yes. Bologna are without Orsolini, El Azzouzi, Dovbyk, Zortea, and Happonen. Torino are missing Israel, Pellegri, Cesare Casadei, and top scorer Che Adams.

What is the both teams to score prediction?

Both teams to score is priced at 1.87, based on Bologna's defensive issues under Tedesco and Torino's tendency to concede but also score in three of four league games.

Who is the referee and what is his style?

The referee is Marco Guida. In the previous Serie A campaign, he averaged 3.94 yellow cards per match and has handed out at least four yellows in four of his last five top-flight fixtures.