Bologna vs Brann Betting Tips & Prediction – Cagey Affair in the Europa League

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Last updated: Tue 24 Feb 2026 22:52

Vedran Ostojic 24 Feb 2026

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This will be third h2h between these sides this season
The first two were low-scoring affairs
Check our preview for Bologna vs Brann below

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Bologna kept their net intact in the last two games (Getty)

Brann didn’t score a single goal in their last two Europa League games, while Bologna are coming off two strong defensive performances. I am predicting a tight tussle on Thursday.

Key Stats
This Will be Their 3rd Head to Head
Two Clean Sheets in a Row for Bologna
Brann Lack Competitive Action
Predicted Lineups & Team News

Key Stats

Bologna have seen under 2.5 goals in 4 of their last 5 matches.
Bologna have seen under 1.5 goals in their last 2 matches against Brann.
Brann have failed to score in 3 of their last 4 matches (Europa League).

This Will be Their 3rd Head to Head

There were two previous h2h matches between Bologna and Brann, both taking place this season.

Two Clean Sheets in a Row for Bologna

Bologna scored an early goal against Brann in Norway last week through Santiago Castro, then held on to secure a 1-0 win.

A majority of their recent games at home were also low-scoring affairs. The most recent one on Monday, a 1-0 victory against Udinese with Federico Bernardeschi converting a penalty in the 75th minute.

Earlier this month, Bologna also lost to Parma 1-0 and drawn against Lazio 1-1 in regular time in the Italian Cup at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara.

Brann Lack Competitive Action

Brann had 65% possession in the first tie against Bologna but failed to create goal chances, registering just two shots on target and deservedly lost at home.

They barely made it to the Europa League playoffs, sneaking in as 24th placed squad after collecting nine points in eight matches. In the final round, the Norwegian side lost to Sturm Graz 1-0.

Brann also lack competitive action since the Norwegian Eliteserien concluded in late November.

Predicted Lineups & Team News

Bologna (4-1-2-3) Lukasz Skorupski; Nadir Zortea, Jhon Lucumi, Nicolo Casale, Juan Miranda; Lewis Ferguson, Remo Freuler, Nikola Moro; Federico Bernardeschi, Nicolo Cambiaghi, Santiago Castro

Charalampos Lykogiannis is injured, while Torbjorn Heggem is doubtful for the Italian side.

Brann (4-3-3) Mathias Dyngeland; Denzel De Roeve, Fredrik Pallesen Knudsen, Nana Kwame Boakye, Joachim Soltvedt; Felix Horn Myhre, Jacob Lungi Sorensen, Kristall Mani Ingason; Ulrik Mathisen, Noah Holm, Jon Dagur Thorsteinsson

Brann have a lot of problems with injuries, Jonas Torsvik, Sakarias Opashl, Niklas Castro, Jensen Wassberg and Atli Magnusson all being ruled out.

Verdict

Bologna v SK Brann

This will be the third head to head clash between these two sides this season. Only one goal was scored so far, so I am expecting another low-scoring contest in Italy.

Under 2.5 Goals

Total Goals

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