SK Brann vs Bologna Prediction & Picks - Europa League
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by Simon Day | in Europa League Picks
Bologna will be heavy favorites to progress to the last 16 of the Europa League when they take on Brann in a lopsided-looking playoff contest.
Brann were somewhat fortunate to squeeze into the final playoff qualification place, after picking up just nine points from their eight league games. Fortunately for the Norwegian side, results elsewhere meant that their 1-0 Matchday Eight defeat to Sturm Graz didn't cost them a place in the top 24. However, they will need to significantly improve their performance levels if they are to have any chance of overcoming a Bologna side that missed out on automatic last 16 qualification by just one point.
After losing to Aston Villa in their opening game, Bologna put together an imprssive seven game unbeaten run that included victories over the likes of Celta Vigo and Salzburg. Ironically, the main reason why Bologna missed out on a top eight finish was a drab 0-0 draw at home to Brann in the early stages of the campaign. Boss Vincenzo Italiano will be looking for a much better performance when the teams renew acquaintances on Thursday night.
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SK Brann vs Bologna Form
SK Brann and Bologna Latest Matches
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jan 29, 2026 - Europa League
Jan 22, 2026 - Europa League
Jan 16, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Dec 11, 2025 - Europa League
Nov 30, 2025 - Eliteserien
Nov 27, 2025 - Europa League
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jan 22, 2026 - Europa League
Dec 11, 2025 - Europa League
Nov 30, 2025 - Eliteserien
Nov 9, 2025 - Eliteserien
Oct 29, 2025 - Eliteserien
Oct 23, 2025 - Europa League
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jan 29, 2026 - Europa League
Jan 16, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Nov 27, 2025 - Europa League
Nov 22, 2025 - Eliteserien
Nov 6, 2025 - Europa League
Nov 2, 2025 - Eliteserien
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Feb 15, 2026 - Serie A
Feb 11, 2026 - Coppa Italia
Feb 8, 2026 - Serie A
Feb 3, 2026 - Serie A
Jan 29, 2026 - Europa League
Jan 25, 2026 - Serie A
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Feb 11, 2026 - Coppa Italia
Feb 8, 2026 - Serie A
Feb 3, 2026 - Serie A
Jan 22, 2026 - Europa League
Jan 18, 2026 - Serie A
Jan 7, 2026 - Serie A
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Feb 15, 2026 - Serie A
Jan 29, 2026 - Europa League
Jan 25, 2026 - Serie A
Jan 15, 2026 - Serie A
Jan 10, 2026 - Serie A
Jan 4, 2026 - Serie A
SK Brann against Bologna : Head to Head (H2H)
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Average stats (last H2H results)
Nov 6, 2025 - Europa League
SK Brann against Bologna Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Formation : 4 - 3 - 2 - 1
Substitutes
S. Nilsen
M. Klausen
DefenderT. Pedersen
V. Dragsnes
R. Holten
MidfielderL. Remmem
M. Haaland
J. Eikrem
M. Sande
ForwardB. Finne
M. Pessina
F. Ravaglia
DefenderT. Heggem
N. Casale
J. Mario
MidfielderS. Sohm
T. Pobega
T. Dallinga
B. Dominguez
J. Rowe
J. Odgaard
R. Orsolini
Missing players
L. De Silvestri
Most goals and assists
SK Brann
Bologna
E. Kornvig
(3 Goals)
F. Bernardeschi
(5 Goals)
B. Finne
(2 Assists)
T. Dallinga
(2 Assists)
,
N. Zortea
(2 Assists)
,
N. Cambiaghi
(2 Assists)
, 
J. Rowe
(2 Assists)
SK Brann - Bologna Key Points
- Bologna are unbeaten in their last 7 European games
- Brann have gone 5 European games without a win
- Bologna have won 3 of their last 4 away fixtures
- Brann have won just 1 of their last 10 matches in all competitions
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Our SK Brann vs Bologna Prediction
Given the form of the two sides, there is little to suggest that this game will end in anything other than a comfortable first leg victory for the Italians.
Brann are extremely lucky to still be in the competition after failing to win any of their final five league fixtures.
The Norwegian's have not played a competitive fixture since their Matchday Eight defeat to Sturm Graz last month, so they will come into Thursday night's match desperately short of match fitness.
As such, our prediction for Brann vs Bologna is: Bologna (-1) to win.
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