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Italiano Returns as Bologna Host Brann in Europa League Group Stage Tonight

Italiano is back from pneumonia to lead Bologna in a bid to move above Brann.

Overview

  • Kickoff is at 21:00 CET at Renato Dall’Ara, with live coverage in Italy on Sky Sport Calcio and Sky Sport and streaming on Now and Sky Go.
  • Bologna sit on 4 points after an opening loss, a draw, and a win, while Brann have 6 points from two home victories following an initial defeat.
  • A home win would lift Bologna above Brann at the halfway point of the group phase.
  • Betting markets make Bologna clear favourites, with the home win around 1.33–1.38 and the visitors priced near 7.4–9.0.
  • Probable lineups point to Bologna in a 4-2-3-1 under Italiano and Brann in a 4-3-3 under Alexandersson.