Bologna FC 1909 1, Brann 0

BERGEN, Norway (Interstat) — A solitary early goal from substitute Santiago Castro defied overwhelming statistical odds and propelled Bologna FC 1909 to a 1-0 victory over SK Brann in Europa League play on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, at a rain-swept Brann Stadion. The result, a significant upset according to pre-match projections, handed the Italian side a perfect start to its European campaign while leaving the Norwegian hosts to rue missed opportunities in their tournament opener. Interstat’s pre-game metrics heavily favored the home side, giving SK Brann a 98.50 percent probability to win and projecting a 1-1 draw, forecasts rendered irrelevant… Read more...