Bologna vs Lazio prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, August 24, 2026
Serie A Italy
In the first round of Italy's Serie A on August 24, 2026, Bologna will face Lazio. Neither team will want to start the season with a defeat.
Bologna vs Lazio: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from "Renato Dall'Ara" recently played in the Champions League and won a cup. However, last season they failed to secure another spot in European competitions. With 56 points, they finished in eighth place. It will be interesting to see what the new manager, Tedesco, can achieve.
The team from the capital struggled once again, and in 2025/2026 found themselves firmly in mid-table. With 54 points, they wrapped up the season in a modest ninth place, trailing their current opponent by a couple of points. Gattuso, who left the national team after failing to qualify for the World Cup, has been brought in to turn things around. Gennaro's official debut came in a cup match against Mantova, which ended in disaster: they lost 0-2.
Last season, the home side scored and conceded almost equally, averaging 1.29 goals for and 1.21 against per game. Lazio played much less exciting football: just 1.08 goals scored and 1.05 conceded on average per match.
Previous Matches: Bologna vs Lazio
The capital club won twice in the last five encounters and lost once. In the cup, they advanced after a 1-1 draw in regular time.
Bologna are considered slight favorites, but far from overwhelming ones. However, the visitors from the capital will be eager to bounce back from their cup disappointment. The recommendation is to bet on "both teams to score" (odds – 1.92).
Bologna vs Lazio: Key Statistics and Trends
- Bologna have lost two matches in a row
- Lazio had won six consecutive friendlies before their cup exit
Bologna vs Lazio: Probable Starting Lineups
Bologna's probable 1-4-3-3 lineup: Skorupski - Miranda, Lucumí, Hellann, De Silvestri - Pobega, Freuler, Ferguson - Rowe, Dovbyk, Bernardeschi
Lazio's probable 1-3-4-2-1 lineup: Bardi - Castellini, Cella, Tomasevic - Benaissa-Yahya, Iniacchiti, Trimboli, Jonathan Silva - Ruocco, Ilie - Liuzzi
Place your bets on the upcoming match and keep track of your team's position in the Serie A standings
