Bologna thumped RB Salzburg 4-1 at the Dall’Ara, with Odgaard, Dallinga, Bernardeschi and Orsolini on target. Betting angle: back Bologna to score over 1.5 goals or take the home -1 Asian handicap and consider the over 2.5 goals market given their attacking form and Salzburg’s defensive lapses.
Bologna 4-1 RB Salzburg — Europa League Match Report
Bologna produced a statement home performance in the Europa League, beating RB Salzburg 4-1 at the Renato Dall’Ara. Jens Odgaard opened the scoring before Yorbe Vertessen levelled for Salzburg. Thijs Dallinga restored the lead early in the second half, Federico Bernardeschi added a header moments later, and Riccardo Orsolini sealed the win late on.
First half: Chances wasted but an even scoreline
Bologna dominated large spells and created several high-quality openings. Tommaso Pobega and Riccardo Orsolini threatened early; Odgaard squandered a close-range rebound but later converted a more difficult strike to put the hosts ahead on 26 minutes. Salzburg hit back through Yorbe Vertessen on 33 minutes after pressure forced a defensive error. Both teams had further openings before the break, but the half ended level.
Second half: Quick-fire goals tilt the tie
The second half swung decisively in Bologna’s favour. Juan Miranda’s pass released Dallinga whose tight-angled finish on 51 minutes caught the goalkeeper off guard. Two minutes later Bernardeschi rose to head home from Nadir Zortea’s cross, giving Bologna breathing room. Salzburg’s Petar Ratkov had a goal ruled out for offside, and Bologna wrapped matters up when Orsolini turned in a rebound in the 86th minute.
Tactical observations
Bologna attacked predominantly down the left, using quick combinations and wide overloads to unbalance Salzburg. High pressing and rapid transitions exposed Salzburg’s vulnerabilities on counters. Salzburg showed resilience but were undone by sloppy clearances and poor second-ball control. Bologna’s goalkeeper made timely saves to preserve the margin when Salzburg threatened.
Key moments
26' — Jens Odgaard (Bologna) 33' — Yorbe Vertessen (Salzburg) 51' — Thijs Dallinga (Bologna) (Assist: Juan Miranda) 53' — Federico Bernardeschi (Bologna) (Assist: Nadir Zortea) 86' — Riccardo Orsolini (Bologna)
Lineups and absences
Starting XI (Bologna): Federico Ravaglia; Jhon Lucumí; Juan Miranda; Nadir Zortea; Torbjørn Heggem; Lewis Ferguson; Tommaso Pobega; Federico Bernardeschi; Jens Odgaard; Riccardo Orsolini; Thijs Dallinga. Starting XI (Salzburg): Alexander Schlager; Aleksa Terzić; Jacob Rasmussen; Joane Gadou; Stefan Lainer; Clement Bischof; Mads Bidstrup; Moussa Yeo; Soumaïla Diabaté; Edmund Baidoo; Yorbe Vertessen.
Bologna were without Charalampos Lykogiannis (suspension) and had several players absent through injury, while Salzburg also listed multiple absentees which affected squad depth.
What this means going forward
The win boosts Bologna’s Europa League credentials and restores confidence after mixed European results. Salzburg’s defense will need addressing ahead of the remaining fixtures. For bettors, Bologna’s attacking display suggests value in backing them to score multiple goals at home and targeting over-goals markets in similar matchups.
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