Bologna vs Lazio preview

Italy flag 2026/2027 Serie A, Italy
Stadio Renato Dall'Ara Mon, 24 Aug - 4:30 PM
Serie A
BolognaBOL
LazioLAZ
KICKOFF : Mon, 24 Aug - 4:30 PM
Round 1 Regular Season

CONTEXT

Bologna welcomes Lazio to Stadio Renato Dall'Ara for a Serie A regular season encounter in the 2026/2027 campaign. The home side holds a marginal edge according to underlying power metrics, registering 81.11 against the visitors' 80.35. Current domestic standings place Bologna in twentieth position while Lazio sits seventeenth. Both clubs enter without recent form indicators available, leaving early-season dynamics open to interpretation. Venue familiarity could influence proceedings for the hosts, who operate under a narrow 0.8 point structural advantage. Limited historical data on attacking transitions and defensive structures adds uncertainty ahead of kickoff. Observers will watch how each unit adapts to the absence of detailed efficiency readings. This fixture promises a measured contest shaped by positional nuances rather than overwhelming dominance.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Bologna holds a narrow 0.8 power advantage over Lazio in this league matchup.
  • Form: Neither side carries recorded form scores or recent outing details into the contest.
  • Squad: League positions show Bologna in twentieth place and Lazio in seventeenth domestically.
  • Efficiency: Comprehensive efficiency metrics remain unavailable for both participating teams.
  • Transition: Transition phase data offers no clear indicators ahead of the scheduled fixture.
  • Set pieces: Set piece analysis relies on proxy data with low confidence for both clubs.
  • xVariable: Bologna registers as the stronger team based on available power score calculations.
  • Market: Baseline split: Bologna 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Lazio 0% (Δ+0%).
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Bologna D. Tedesco
D. Tedesco
VS
Lazio I. Gattuso
I. Gattuso
1.67
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.67
1.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Inter Rank: 93 D
Atalanta Rank: 85 W
Napoli Rank: 87 W
Cagliari Rank: 74 D
Roma Rank: 86 L
Juventus Rank: 86 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Pisa Rank: 64 W
Roma Rank: 86 L
Inter Rank: 93 L
Cremonese Rank: 70 W
Udinese Rank: 77 D
Napoli Rank: 87 W
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 2 - 2
2
No sidelined player data available.

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
81.11
80.35
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Bologna
Lazio
Power Score
81.11
80.35
League Position
20
17
Global Rank
66
71

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

–
vs
Bologna — Opponent-weighted form score
Lazio — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Bologna Lazio

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 5 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Bologna BOL Home
5 matches
Lazio LAZ Away
Match Record
1
Wins
2
2
Draws
2
2
Losses
1
Goals
7
Goals Scored
7
7
Goals Conceded
7
0
Goal Difference
0
Expected Goals
1.74
xG
0.98
0.98
xGA
1.74

Data last updated: 2026-08-18T01:37:53+00:00

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 24, 2026, 04:30 PM
Competition
2026/2027 Serie A, Italy · Round 1 · Regular Season
Stadium
Stadio Renato Dall'Ara
Capacity
36532
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Squad

Squad ▼

1
Łukasz Skorupski
Łukasz Skorupski Goalkeeper
—
Ukko Happonen
Ukko Happonen Goalkeeper
25
Massimo Pessina
Massimo Pessina Goalkeeper
29
Lorenzo De Silvestri
Lorenzo De Silvestri Defender
16
Nicolò Casale
Nicolò Casale Defender
14
Torbjørn Heggem
Torbjørn Heggem Defender
33
Juan Miranda González
Juan Miranda González Defender
2
Emil Holm
Emil Holm Defender
20
Nadir Zortea
Nadir Zortea Defender
41
Martin Vitík
Martin Vitík Defender
23
Abdel Rahim Alhassane Bonkano
Abdel Rahim Alhassane Bonkano Defender
5
Eivind Fauske Helland
Eivind Fauske Helland Defender
6
Nikola Moro
Nikola Moro Midfielder
21
Jens Odgaard
Jens Odgaard Midfielder
4
Tommaso Pobega
Tommaso Pobega Midfielder
—
Oussama El Azzouzi
Oussama El Azzouzi Midfielder
19
Lewis Ferguson
Lewis Ferguson Midfielder
8
Mikel Jesus Amondarain
Mikel Jesus Amondarain Midfielder
10
Federico Bernardeschi
Federico Bernardeschi Attacker
7
Riccardo Orsolini
Riccardo Orsolini Attacker
—
Jesper Karlsson
Jesper Karlsson Attacker
9
Artem Dovbyk
Artem Dovbyk Attacker
91
Roberto Piccoli
Roberto Piccoli Attacker
28
Nicolò Cambiaghi
Nicolò Cambiaghi Attacker
11
Jon Rowe
Jon Rowe Attacker

Squad ▼

35
Christos Mandas
Christos Mandas Goalkeeper
55
Alessio Furlanetto
Alessio Furlanetto Goalkeeper
59
Davide Renzetti
Davide Renzetti Goalkeeper
40
Edoardo Motta
Edoardo Motta Goalkeeper
23
Alfonso Pedraza Sag
Alfonso Pedraza Sag Defender
5
Danilho Doekhi
Danilho Doekhi Defender
77
Adam Marušić
Adam Marušić Defender
2
Samuel Gigot
Samuel Gigot Defender
13
Alessio Romagnoli
Alessio Romagnoli Defender
4
Patricio Gabarrón Gil
Patricio Gabarrón Gil Defender
—
Mohamed Salim Fares
Mohamed Salim Fares Defender
29
Manuel Lazzari
Manuel Lazzari Defender
3
Luca Pellegrini
Luca Pellegrini Defender
17
Nuno Albertino Varela Tavares
Nuno Albertino Varela Tavares Defender
25
Oliver Provstgaard Nielsen
Oliver Provstgaard Nielsen Defender
15
Romano Floriani
Romano Floriani Defender
—
Filipe Bordon
Filipe Bordon Defender
32
Danilo Cataldi
Danilo Cataldi Midfielder
16
Davide Frattesi
Davide Frattesi Midfielder
7
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru Midfielder
24
Kenneth Taylor
Kenneth Taylor Midfielder
6
Nicolò Rovella
Nicolò Rovella Midfielder
21
Reda Belahyane
Reda Belahyane Midfielder
28
Adrian Przyborek
Adrian Przyborek Midfielder
71
Valerio Farcomeni
Valerio Farcomeni Midfielder
8
Bruno Galassi
Bruno Galassi Midfielder
10
Mattia Zaccagni
Mattia Zaccagni Attacker
19
Boulaye Dia
Boulaye Dia Attacker
18
Gustav Tang Isaksen
Gustav Tang Isaksen Attacker
14
Tijanni Noslin
Tijanni Noslin Attacker
—
Gabriele Artistico
Gabriele Artistico Attacker
22
Matteo Cancellieri
Matteo Cancellieri Attacker
20
Petar Ratkov
Petar Ratkov Attacker
63
Federico Serra
Federico Serra Attacker

CONCLUSION

Anticipation builds around how Bologna leverages its slight power edge within familiar surroundings against a Lazio side positioned just ahead in the table. Early campaign unknowns surrounding form and detailed performance indicators suggest a cautious approach from both managers. The hosts may seek to establish control through structured play while the visitors aim to exploit any transitional openings. With efficiency and set piece insights limited, tactical adjustments during the match could prove decisive. Players on each roster will need to adapt quickly to the evolving rhythm of the encounter. Overall the meeting carries intrigue due to the narrow margins separating the two sides in key metrics. Supporters can expect a game defined by incremental gains rather than outright superiority.