The Matchday 29 clash in Serie A between Bologna and Lazio will take place on March 16 at the Renato Dall'Ara Stadium. Bologna vs. Lazio: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Bologna
Bologna has won their last three Serie A matches with identical 2-1 scores, defeating Milan, Cagliari, and Verona. This winning streak has propelled the team into the European competition zone in the league standings, climbing to 6th place. They are just two points behind the 4th place, which secures a Champions League spot. Notably, Bologna is among the most draw-prone teams this Serie A season, with 11 draws, only surpassed by Juventus (13). Additionally, the club has failed to keep a clean sheet in their last five matches in the Italian top flight.
- The team has not lost in 10 of their last 11 league matches (6 wins, 4 draws).
- Bologna has scored at least 2 goals in their last 7 home Serie A matches.
- The club has won their last 5 home matches in this tournament.
- Both teams scored in 6 of Bologna's last 7 home league matches.
Predicted lineup for Bologna (4-5-1)
Lukasz Skorupski – Davide Calabria, Sam Beukema, Jhon Lucumi, Juan Miranda – Lewis Ferguson, Nikola Moro, Riccardo Orsolini, Jens Odgaard, Dan Ndoye – Santiago Castro.
Lazio
Lazio extended their unbeaten run in the league to 6 matches (3 wins, 3 draws) after a 1-1 draw with Udinese in the last round. Despite dropping points, the club maintained their 5th place in the Serie A standings but allowed their upcoming opponent, who is just one point behind, to close the gap. Lazio's attacking prowess is evident this season, having scored 50 goals, only behind Inter and Atalanta (both with 63). Additionally, Lazio is one of the most uncompromising away teams this Serie A season, alongside Verona, with only one draw (8 wins, 5 losses).
- Both teams scored in 6 of Lazio's last 7 league matches.
- The team has opened the scoring in 5 of their last 7 away Serie A matches.
- There were goals in both halves in 7 of Lazio's last 9 matches in the Italian top flight.
Predicted lineup for Lazio (4-5-1)
Ivan Provedel – Adam Marusic, Alessio Romagnoli, Mario Gila, Manuel Lazzari – Matteo Guendouzi, Matias Vecino, Gustav Isaksen, Boulaye Dia, Mattia Zaccagni – Lum Chaouna.
Match Prediction: Bologna vs. Lazio
Both teams are highly competitive, with Bologna unbeaten in 10 of their last 11 Serie A matches, and Lazio unbeaten in 8 of their last 9 league matches. Additionally, the clubs are neighbors in the upper part of the standings, separated by just one point. Therefore, I expect a tough battle in this upcoming match, which is unlikely to be high-scoring, as crucial points are at stake. However, I give a slight edge to the hosts, as bookmakers also favor Bologna. Vincenzo Italiano's side is particularly strong at home, having won their last 5 Serie A matches there, scoring at least twice in each.
Besides the support of the home crowd, Bologna has a physical advantage, as Lazio will play their Europa League Round of 16 second leg against Viktoria Plzen on Thursday, which promises to be a challenging match. Another argument in favor of Bologna is their motivation, as they will surely want to avenge their heavy 0-3 defeat to Lazio in the first round. Moreover, Bologna knows how to beat Lazio, having defeated them twice in Serie A last season (1-0, 2-1).
Therefore, my prediction is: Bologna with a handicap (0)
