The Matchday 13 clash in Serie A between Lazio and Bologna will take place on November 24 at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome. Lazio vs. Bologna: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Referee: Antonio Rapuano (Italy)
Matches – 19 (Serie A, 2023/24–2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 87;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.6;
Red cards shown – 6;
Average fouls per match – 26;
Penalties – 26%.
Predicted lineups for Lazio vs. Bologna
Lazio (4-3-3): Ivan Provedel – Adam Marusic, Mario Gila, Alessio Romagnoli, Nuno Tavares – Matias Vecino, Matteo Guendouzi, Nicolo Rovella – Pedro Rodriguez, Boulaye Dia, Mattia Zaccagni.
Bologna (4-3-3): Lukasz Skorupski – Lorenzo De Silvestri, Sam Beukema, Jhon Lucumi, Juan Miranda – Remo Freuler, Tommaso Pobega, Jens Odgaard – Riccardo Orsolini, Santiago Castro, Dan Ndoye.
Each team's starting lineup from their previous match in this tournament is listed.
Lazio
In the last round, Marco Baroni's side overcame Monza on their field (1-0). As a result, Lazio secured their fourth consecutive Serie A victory and achieved their second clean sheet of the current championship. The Romans have accumulated 25 points and remain in the top six of the standings, reducing their gap to leaders Napoli to just one point. Notably, with 25 goals scored this Serie A season, the club trails only two teams in this category.
- The club is unbeaten in their last 11 home matches in Serie A (9 wins, 2 draws).
- The team has scored at least twice in their last six home league games.
- At least three goals have been scored in Lazio's last six home Serie A matches.
Bologna
Vincenzo Italiano's side defeated Roma 3-2 away in the last round. Consequently, Bologna won their third consecutive match and extended their unbeaten league run to nine games (4 wins, 5 draws). Moreover, the club scored more than two goals for the first time in this Serie A season. In the standings, the team has accumulated 18 points, climbing to eighth place, which they share with AC Milan.
Midfielder Michel Aebischer and forward Dan Ndoye will miss the game due to injuries.
- The team has not lost in 13 of their last 15 away Serie A matches (8 wins, 5 draws).
- At least three goals have been scored in 5 of Bologna's last 6 away league encounters.
- The number "2" has appeared in the final score in 7 of Bologna's last 8 away Serie A matches.
Lazio vs. Bologna: Match Prediction
At home, the Romans always aim to take the initiative, regardless of the opponent's level, focusing heavily on attack. This approach yields a high number of goals: Lazio has scored in their last 12 home Serie A matches. In the current championship, the team has netted at least twice in every home game. However, they have kept a clean sheet only once in their last seven home league matches.
Bologna plays boldly and effectively on the road: in this championship, the team has only failed to breach Napoli's defense, scoring at least two goals in five other away games. However, their defense has not always been reliable: in 6 of their last 7 away league games, the club has conceded, including at least twice in five instances.
Additionally, in the last four head-to-head meetings at Lazio's ground in Serie A, the teams have scored at least three goals combined. I expect another high-scoring game this time, so my prediction: Total over 2.5 goals
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