Serie A | Bologna 0-0 Torino: Possession proves futile

Bologna dominated possession (71%) but failed to score, while Torino relied on Alberto Paleari and defensive resilience. Betting outcome: favour a low-scoring market — consider a draw or Under 2.5 goals in similar fixtures as Bologna create chances but often lack a clinical edge and Torino sit deep and defend well.

Match Report: Bologna 0-0 Torino

Bologna controlled territory at the Renato Dall'Ara but were repeatedly denied, as Torino rode their defensive shape and goalkeeper Alberto Paleari to secure a goalless draw. Che Adams struck the crossbar for Torino, while Federico Bernardeschi and Charalampos Lykogiannis saw promising efforts kept out. The contest underlined Bologna’s possession dominance and Torino’s counter-attacking resilience.

Key Moments

Che Adams pounced on a Martin Vitík error and forced the woodwork with a powerful finish that bounced out. Shortly after, Lykogiannis curled a shot that looked destined for the top corner until Paleari produced a fingertip save. Federico Bernardeschi came close twice, first forcing another save and then firing just wide from a corner. Santiago Castro’s introduction added urgency but Bologna could not find a breakthrough.

Tactical Analysis

Bologna dictated play (71% possession) but lacked the cutting edge in the final third, struggling to convert superior territory into clear chances. Torino absorbed pressure, compact in central areas and effective on quick transitions. Paleari’s shot-stopping was decisive; Torino’s shape forced Bologna into low-percentage attempts and blocked shots.

Player Performances

Alberto Paleari – Key saves and superb reactions to keep Torino in the game. Federico Bernardeschi – Creative and lively, repeatedly tested the goalkeeper. Che Adams – Threatened on the break and hit the woodwork, illustrating Torino’s opportunism. Charalampos Lykogiannis – Contributed at both ends with dangerous deliveries and defensive blocks.

Injuries, Suspensions and Team News

Emil Holm was suspended following a red card in the previous match. Ciro Immobile remained sidelined through injury, while Jens Odgaard returned to Bologna’s squad. Torino carried recent momentum after a strong run of results and named Alberto Paleari in goal following confident performances. Several squads continued to manage minor fitness issues, limiting rotation options.

Line-ups and Substitutions

Starting XI highlights: Lukasz Skorupski in goal for Bologna; Federico Bernardeschi and Jens Odgaard led the attack. Torino’s front line featured Che Adams and Nicola Vlasic off the bench later, with key defensive contributors maintaining the team’s structure. Substitutions aimed to spark attacking urgency but the pattern of play remained similar.

Match Statistics

Possession: Bologna 71% – Torino 29% Shots: Bologna more numerous, but both teams had limited shots on target. Corners and blocked attempts reflected Bologna’s territorial dominance but Torino’s defensive compactness. The numerical dominance did not translate into goals.

Betting Implications

The match reinforced the likelihood of low-scoring outcomes when Bologna face compact defensive units: for punters, consider markets such as a draw or Under 2.5 goals in similar fixtures. Bologna’s creativity is clear, but their finishing inconsistency and Torino’s goalkeeper form make both teams-to-score and clean-sheet markets worth evaluating depending on line-ups.

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