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Bologna vs Lazio Prediction, Tips & Odds

Bologna vs Lazio

Serie ARegular Season - 1
Bologna
#10 · Serie A
LLWWD
VS
Referee: F. Maresca
Lazio
#11 · Serie A
LWWWW
★ OUR PICK
Under 2.5 Goals
Tight defensive records and low-scoring recent form make the under the value pick here.
Totals
1.71
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.67 (implied 60.1%) for Under 2.5 Goals. Our experts calculate a 62.6% probability (an expert ratio of 1.60). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (62.6% vs 60.1%), driven by both sides' tight defensive records and low-scoring recent form. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours Bologna to win against Lazio, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. Bologna starts the season in a promising second position, although they have yet to play their first match. Their recent form shows a mixed bag with two wins, one draw, and two losses in the last five matches. However, their position suggests they have built a solid foundation from the previous season. On the other hand, Lazio sits in tenth place, also without any matches played this season. Their recent form indicates a strong finish to the previous campaign, with five consecutive wins. This momentum could provide them with a psychological edge as they enter the new season, despite their lower standing. The model gives Bologna a higher win probability, likely influenced by their position and form heading into the match. However, a potential caveat is that if Lazio maintains their winning streak from last season, they could surprise Bologna. For a deeper understanding of how we reached this prediction, please refer to the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, where The Daily Punt Analysis Team explains the in-house model that evaluates expected goals and actual results across the season.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
Bologna Win43%2.18
Draw25%3.18
Lazio Win32%3.51
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.9051.8%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Under 2.5 Goals
1.6753.6%

Bologna manage games at home, conceding just 1.40 goals per match. Lazio score 1.57 on the road.

Correct Score
Bologna 1-1 Lazio
5.7817.3%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 17.3% probability.

Asian Handicap
Bologna -0.5
2.1337%

Bologna have been the stronger side, winning 47% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-1
5.78
17.3%
1-0
6.43
15.6%
0-0
7.81
12.9%
2-1
8.57
11.7%
0-1
8.61
11.6%
2-0
9.62
10.4%

Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 17.3% probability. 3 of the top six outcomes feature Bologna clean sheets, in line with their 33% clean-sheet rate this season.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Bologna
-0.0
1.53
Lazio
+0.0
2.50
Bologna
-0.3
1.87
Lazio
+0.3
3.00
Bologna
-0.5
2.13
Lazio
+0.5
3.30
Bologna
-1.5
4.50
Lazio
+1.5
8.50

Lines averaged across 6 bookmakers. Bologna are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

Bologna vs Lazio
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
2.153.203.402.151.671.851.90
Marathonbet
2.193.263.642.261.661.921.79
Betfair
2.203.203.602.201.651.831.91
Pinnacle
2.213.223.702.301.67
SBO
2.122.953.122.231.67
William Hill
2.153.103.501.911.85
Bet365
2.203.203.502.201.671.911.91
1xBet
2.243.333.722.331.711.921.80
Unibet
2.173.103.452.201.651.891.85
888Sport
2.103.103.402.201.651.911.85
Betano
2.183.203.552.221.701.881.85
Superbet
2.223.253.552.251.661.951.83
BetVictor
2.153.253.502.121.621.901.80

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
88.1%
Over 1.5 Goals
67.8%
Over 2.5 Goals
46.4%
Over 3.5 Goals
23.2%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XBologna or Draw
68%1.29
12Bologna or Lazio
75%1.33
X2Draw or Lazio
57%1.68

Head to Head

Last 10 Meetings (Lazio leads 4-3)
3 Bologna3 Draw4 Lazio
22 Mar
Bologna
0-2
Lazio
Serie A
11 Feb
Bologna
1-1
Lazio
Coppa Italia
Dec 25
Lazio
1-1
Bologna
Serie A
Mar 25
Bologna
5-0
Lazio
Serie A
Nov 24
Lazio
3-0
Bologna
Serie A
Feb 24
Lazio
1-2
Bologna
Serie A
Nov 23
Bologna
1-0
Lazio
Serie A
Mar 23
Bologna
0-0
Lazio
Serie A
Jan 23
Lazio
1-0
Bologna
Coppa Italia
Aug 22
Lazio
2-1
Bologna
Serie A

In the last 10 matches between Bologna and Lazio, the record stands at Bologna 3 wins, 3 draws, and Lazio 4 wins. The scorelines indicate a competitive rivalry, with several close encounters, including three matches ending in draws and four decided by a single goal. Notably, Bologna secured a dominant 5-0 victory in March 2025, while Lazio has also shown strength with a 3-0 win in November 2024. Overall, the results suggest a balanced rivalry, though Lazio has had a slight edge in recent meetings.

Serie A Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
Inter
11004133
W
2
Napoli
11002023
W
3
Cagliari
11001013
W
4
Como
10101101
D
5
Udinese
10101101
D
6
AS Roma
00000000
10
Bologna
00000000
11
Lazio
00000000
18
Parma
100101-10
L
19
Genoa
100102-20
L
20
Monza
100114-30
L

Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
BolognaHome
0W0D0L
0 playedGF 0 · GA 0 pts/game
LazioAway
0W0D0L
0 playedGF 0 · GA 0 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
BolognaLazio
1.2Goals p.g.1.57
1.4Goals conceded p.g.1.32
33%Clean sheets25%
47%Win rate43%
2.6Avg goals in match2.89
0.99xG per game1.33
-0.20xGA per game0.03
56%Possession %49%
3.7Shots on target / game4.3
4.0Corners per game4.0
Bologna
Recent Form

Bologna have won 5 of their last 18 matches at home, drawing 5 and losing 8. Their recent home fixtures include lost to Bologna 1-4 and beat Bologna 3-1.

Overall, the wider run reads 14W 5D 11L from the last 30 games (47% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: BolognaAll competitions
15 Aug
Brighton
1-0
Bologna
Friendlies Clubs
08 Aug
Bologna
1-4
Pisa
Friendlies Clubs
01 Aug
Bologna
3-1
Cambuur
Friendlies Clubs
25 Jul
Bologna
2-0
Iraklis 1908
Friendlies Clubs
22 Jul
Bologna
1-1
1. FC Heidenheim
Friendlies Clubs
18 Jul
Bologna
0-4
Arminia Bielefeld
Friendlies Clubs
14
Win
47%
5
Draw
17%
11
Lost
37%
Lazio
Recent Form

Lazio have won 5 of their last 13 matches on the road, drawing 5 and losing 3. Their recent away fixtures include beat Frosinone 1-2 and beat Ascoli 1-2.

Overall, the wider run reads 12W 8D 8L from the last 28 games (43% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: LazioAll competitions
16 Aug
Lazio
0-2
Mantova
Coppa Italia
09 Aug
Frosinone
1-2
Lazio
Friendlies Clubs
05 Aug
Lazio
4-0
Ostia Mare
Friendlies Clubs
02 Aug
Ascoli
1-2
Lazio
Friendlies Clubs
01 Aug
Lazio
6-3
Avellino
Friendlies Clubs
26 Jul
Lazio
6-0
Flaminia
Friendlies Clubs
12
Win
43%
8
Draw
29%
8
Lost
29%

Lineups

📋

Lineups not yet announced

Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.

Unavailable Players

6 players

Bologna2

M. Vitik
QuestionableAnkle Injury
N. Casale
Missing FixtureMuscle Injury

Lazio4

A. Furlanetto
Missing FixtureKnee Injury
A. Romagnoli
Missing FixtureKnee Injury
D. Cataldi
Missing FixtureMuscle Injury
S. Gigot
Missing FixtureInactive

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

Value Bets
Bologna Win2.18 (43.3%)
Lazio Win3.51 (32.1%)
Over 2.5 Goals2.22 (46.4%)
Under 2.5 Goals1.67 (53.6%)
Both Teams Score1.90 (51.8%)
BTTS No1.85 (48.2%)
Speculative
Draw3.18 (24.6%)

Yellow Card Prediction

F. Maresca has been appointed as the referee for this fixture. We don't yet have enough recent fixtures officiated by F. Maresca to give a confident card-market projection. Our default lean is under 3.5 yellow cards at 1.95.

Corner Prediction

Bologna have averaged 4.0 corners per match at home; Lazio 4.0 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 5.0 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Bologna have generated 0.99 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 47% of them. They put 3.7 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Bologna player to score at 1.85 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
2.5 Goals Under

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.