Bologna vs Lazio Prediction 24 August 2026
📢 What can we expect from Bologna and Lazio in the opening round of Serie A at the Renato Dall'Ara? Both sides underperformed last season, finishing eighth and ninth respectively and missing out on European football entirely. After that kind of campaign, both clubs will be looking to do considerably better this time around, especially with significant changes in the dugout over the summer. A good start matters for both of them.
Head-to-Head
📊 Over the last few years, the two sides have met 40 times, with Lazio holding a clear edge: the Romans have won 21 of those matches, Bologna nine, and ten have ended in draws. Last season they faced each other three times - twice in Serie A and once in the Coppa Italia quarter-final. Bologna failed to win any of those meetings, and at home in the league they were beaten 2-0.
Head-to-head statistics Bologna - Lazio
Bologna Team Overview
🔴 In recent years, Bologna have established themselves as a solid mid-table Serie A side that regularly competes for European places. Last season, though, was far from their best: the team were inconsistent throughout and finished eighth, three points off the top seven. They also failed to make a real impact in the Coppa Italia or the Europa League, going out at the quarter-final stage in both competitions.
🔵 The club will begin the new season under Domenico Tedesco. It is hard to say yet whether the change will be a positive one, and pre-season results were mixed - three wins, one draw and three defeats. The victories all came against modest opposition: two wins over Cambuur (3-1 each time) and one over Iraklis (2-0). So what to expect from Bologna at the start of the season remains an open question.
Match Results: Bologna
Lazio Rome Team Overview
🔵 Lazio, a club accustomed to finishing in the upper half of the table, cannot look back on last season with any satisfaction either. They finished below Bologna, ending up ninth with 54 points. A transfer ban the previous summer left the squad unable to be strengthened, and while results began to stabilise in the spring, there was not enough time to fully recover. At the end of the season, Lazio had a chance to salvage something with the Coppa Italia, but lost the final to Inter 0-2, as many expected.
⚪ Like Bologna, Lazio are starting the new Serie A season under a new head coach - Gennaro Gattuso. Pre-season went well, with the club winning all five friendlies, though none came against particularly strong opposition. The first competitive match was a different story: on 16 August, Lazio faced Mantova in the Round of 32 of the Coppa Italia and were knocked out 0-2 in a shock result. They did not even show a clear superiority in the game, with higher possession the only real statistical advantage they could point to.
Match Results: Lazio Rome
Latest news
Bologna
❌ Bologna head into the opening round with just one injury concern. Nicolò Casale is recovering from a muscle injury and will miss the first match of the season.
Lazio Rome
❌ Lazio have considerably more injury concerns. Samuel Gigot and Patrick will miss the match through injury, while Danilo Cataldi also remains sidelined and is not expected back until later. Luca Pellegrini and Gustav Isaksen are doubts, whereas Josip Šutalo is a more optimistic case - the defender could return in the near future.
⚽️ Goals Prediction
One of the main reasons for Bologna's poor last season was their weak attack. Even at home, they rarely threatened going forward: in 12 of their last 14 Serie A home matches, Bologna scored no more than one goal. Under Gennaro Gattuso, Lazio should be even more organised and solid defensively, so we're looking at Bologna Team Total - Under 1.5 at 1.59*.
🚩 Corners Prediction
Those who like betting on set-piece markets may want to consider Total Corners - Under 9.5 at 1.54*. This has landed in 6 of Bologna's last 7 matches. It's also worth noting that in the previous six head-to-head meetings at Bologna's ground, there were no more than eight corners. The bet looks well-supported.
🟨 Yellow Cards Prediction
Last season, neither Bologna nor Lazio were particularly disciplined. The hosts averaged 1.8 yellow cards per match, while the Romans averaged 2.0. The two sides are at a similar level and both will be looking to avoid defeat, so expect a physical contest with plenty of fouls across the pitch. Our pick is Total Yellow Cards - Over 3.5 at 1.42*.
* Odds are indicative and may vary across different bookmakers.
⭐ Editor's Pick
Bookmakers make Bologna slight favourites, and the home advantage is a reasonable factor here. That said, the Rossoblu failed to beat Lazio in any of their three meetings last season, so this is far from a straightforward task for the hosts. All three encounters were tight affairs, with both sides combining for exactly two goals in each. Given that it is still early in the season and both attacks may take time to find their rhythm, our main bet is Total Goals - Under 2.5. Expected score: 1-1.
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