Bologna vs Lazio Prediction
📢 What can we expect from the Serie A Matchday 30 clash between Bologna and Lazio at the Renato Dall'Ara? Both teams are having a rather unremarkable season, as reflected in the league standings where they sit in 8th and 9th place, respectively. Their chances of finishing in the top six seem slim. However, this doesn't mean either side will be ready to concede in the upcoming encounter-the game promises to be intense.
Head-to-Head
📊 The head-to-head history between Bologna and Lazio in recent years favors the Rome-based club: out of 39 matches, the hosts have secured nine victories, ten games ended in a draw, while the visitors have triumphed 20 times. This season, the teams have clashed twice-once in the first round of Serie A and again in the quarterfinals of the Coppa Italia, with both matches concluding regular time at 1-1. In the cup tie, the winner was decided by a penalty shootout, where the "Eagles" proved more accurate.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Bologna Team Overview
🔴 Bologna kicked off the current season with a lively start, consistently picking up points. However, mid-season saw a slump, with the team delivering lackluster performances and rarely securing victories over a two-month stretch. Yet, following their exit from the Coppa Italia at the hands of Lazio in mid-February, the "Rossoblu" have gradually regained their previous form. During this period, they have claimed 7 wins in 9 matches across all competitions. Moreover, they recently triumphed in the Europa League, defeating Roma away (4-3) in the return leg to advance to the quarter-finals, a result that undoubtedly boosts their confidence.
🔵 In terms of their standing in Serie A, Bologna still find themselves in a modest position due to that challenging stretch-they sit in eighth place after 29 rounds with 42 points. They trail the top six by nine points, making it a tough task to secure a spot in the Conference League through the league.
Match Results: Bologna
Lazio Rome Team Overview
🔵 Lazio have been struggling for consistency this season. The team has been unable to string together a series of victories, often dropping points against weaker opponents, which has left them in ninth place. The Eagles have even fewer points than Bologna (40), putting them in an even tougher spot.
⚪ However, Lazio have managed to secure positive results in their last two matches. They first defeated Sassuolo (2-1), and then overcame Milan (1-0), who are sitting second in the table. Yes, the Rossoneri looked statistically more favorable (1.76 to 0.52 in xG), but the Romans delivered a solid defensive performance to hold onto the winning scoreline.
Match Results: Lazio Rome
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Bologna
📣 After their thrilling 4-3 victory over Roma, Bologna's head coach Vincenzo Italiano exclaimed: "The match was incredible! It felt like we reached the summit: beating such a strong Roma side in this atmosphere is a real feat. The guys deserve nothing but applause... In the first 20 minutes, it was tough to withstand their pressure, but then we shifted the game to their half and started executing our plan. In extra time, it's all about 'who scores first wins,' and we managed to do just that."
🚫 The team faces some minor roster issues: first-choice goalkeeper Lukasz Skorupski is out with a hamstring injury, and Lorenzo De Silvestri is sidelined with a thigh injury.
Lazio Rome
📣 Following Lazio's 1-0 victory over Milan, head coach Maurizio Sarri remarked: "The entire evening was filled with emotions. The returning fans created an incredible atmosphere, and I'm delighted the team could bring them this joy. But honestly, this night would have been special even without the result... I believe we should have scored more than one goal in the first half. Then the intensity started to drop; our bench isn't the deepest, and maintaining a high tempo wasn't easy."
🚫 The visitors face significant squad issues: Toma Basic is doubtful due to a thigh injury. Ivan Provedel (shoulder injury, out for the season), Samuel Gigot (muscle injury), Danilo Cataldi (muscle injury), Nicolo Rovella (collarbone fracture), and Mattia Zaccagni (muscle injury) are all confirmed absentees. Additionally, head coach Maurizio Sarri will miss the match due to suspension.
⚽️ Goal Prediction
Although Bologna have been securing more positive results recently, their scoring remains low. Even playing at home hasn't improved their stats much: Bologna's total under 1.5 goals has occurred in 11 of their last 12 home matches. Meanwhile, Lazio this season prefer to play on the counter and focus heavily on defense, making it challenging for the hosts to reach the two-goal mark once again.
🚩 Corner Prediction
In head-to-head encounters with Lazio, the "Rossoblu" rarely earn a high number of corners: Bologna have taken fewer than 5.5 corners in 11 of the last 12 matches between these teams. In the first round, Bologna managed only three corners, and in the Coppa Italia match, they took five. Therefore, there aren't many reasons to expect the upcoming meeting to deviate from this trend.
Editor's Prediction
According to bookmakers, Bologna are slight favorites in the upcoming clash, as they've been delivering strong performances lately. However, Lazio have also shown quality in their last two outings and are likely to put up a fight. Considering that the "Rossoblu" don't score prolifically, and Lazio's matches this season have often been low-scoring affairs (with no more than two goals in 11 of their last 12 away games), a bet on under 2.5 goals seems like the most reasonable choice. The game is likely to end with a scoreline of 1-0.
Betting Tips: Bologna - Lazio Rome
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