Bologna defeated Torino 2-1 in a Serie A match held at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino on Sunday, February 15, 2026, marking Bologna’s first victory since January 15th, when they defeated Verona 3-2.
The match saw an own goal from Torino’s Nikola Vlasic in the 49th minute, putting Bologna ahead. Santiago Castro then extended Bologna’s lead with a goal in the 70th minute. Vlasic managed to score for Torino in the 62nd minute, briefly leveling the score, but it wasn’t enough to prevent the defeat.
Torino’s coach, Marco Baroni, opted to start with Simone-Adams as the attacking pair, a combination not seen since January 4th against Verona. Matteo Prati started as the central midfielder, returning from a suspension that kept him out of the match against Fiorentina. Captain Nikola Vlasic also returned to the starting lineup, alongside Gvidas Gineitis as an internal midfielder, with Pedersen and Aboukhlal on the wings. The defense was led by Guillermo Maripan, supported by Marianucci, and Coco.
Bologna’s Vincenzo Italiano faced several absences, including Lykogiannis, De Silvestri, Heggem, and the suspended Pobega. He responded by fielding Martin Vitik and Jhon Lucumi in central defense, with Joao Mario and Juan Miranda as fullbacks. Remo Freuler anchored the midfield, supported by Simon Sohm and Nikola Moro. The attack featured Federico Bernardeschi on the right, Jonathan Rowe on the left, and Santiago Castro leading the line.
The first half saw Bologna applying pressure, particularly on the left flank through Rowe. In the 6th minute, Rowe’s cross found Moro, whose header went wide. The decisive moment came when a Rowe-Moro play resulted in Vlasic inadvertently directing the ball into his own net. Castro’s goal in the second half, a display of skill, sealed the victory for Bologna.
Despite Vlasic’s goal bringing Torino back into the game, Bologna held on to secure the win. As of February 15, 2026, Torino sits in 13th place in the Serie A standings, while Bologna occupies the 10th position.
