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Tip:Under 2.5 goals @ odds 1.74✓ Won
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won 164 of 260 settled O/U picks · +98.4u profit · this pick: Under 2.5 goals @ 1.74 · 4 units
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Lazio beat Frosinone 2-1 in their recent friendly
Lazio followed with a 4-0 win over Ostia Mare
Bologna lost 1-4 to Pisa in their previous home friendly
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Bologna
4-2-3-1
● Confirmed
91
↓60′
Piccoli
28
↓61′
Cambiaghi
21
Odgaard
7
↓61′
Orsolini
19
Ferguson
17
↓79′
El Azzouzi
33
Miranda
5
Helland
14
Lysaker Heggem
20
↓69′
Zortea
1
Skorupski
Bench (14)
Artem Dovbyk ↑60′ · Federico Bernardeschi ↑61′ · Jonathan Rowe ↑61′ · Emil Holm ↑69′ · Mikel Amondarain ↑79′ · Tommaso Pobega · Nikola Moro · Marco Libra · Rahim Alhassane · Massimo Pessina · Lorenzo De Silvestri · Martin Vitik · Ukko Happonen · Nicolo Casale
Coach · Domenico Tedesco
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Bologna vs Lazio Match Preview
AI-written editorial preview · updated 2026-08-22 16:36 UTC
Bologna and Lazio seek fresh starts in Serie A opener
The opening match of the Serie A season at the Stadio Renato Dell'Ara presents a tactical puzzle, as both Bologna and Lazio look to overcome disjointed summer preparations. With Bologna aiming to implement a new 4-3-3 structure under Domenico Tedesco and Lazio reeling from recent cup disappointment, the match will likely hinge on which side can find early cohesion in a high-pressure atmosphere.
Tactical shapes and expected lineups
Bologna are expected to line up in a 4-3-3 formation, a tactical shift intended to bring width and pace to their attacking play. The expected XI features Lukasz Skorupski in goal behind a defensive line of Juan Miranda, Torbjoern Lysaker Heggem, Martin Vitik, and Nadir Zortea. The midfield trio is set to include Federico Bernardeschi, Lewis Ferguson, and Nikola Moro, tasked with supporting a front three of Artem Dovbyk, Jonathan Rowe, and Riccardo Orsolini.
Lazio are expected to counter with a setup that remains fluid as they navigate a period of uncertainty. Their expected XI includes Christos Mandas in goal, protected by a defensive unit consisting of Oliver Provstgaard, Danilho Doekhi, and Adam Marusic. In midfield, Alfonso Pedraza, Kenneth Taylor, Nicolo Rovella, and Davide Frattesi are expected to provide the engine, while the attacking threat is set to be spearheaded by Mattia Zaccagni, Boulaye Dia, and Matteo Cancellieri.
Key personnel and stability signals
Riccardo Orsolini remains a central figure for Bologna, with his recent contract renewal through 2031 providing a significant boost to the squad's morale ahead of the season opener. His role on the wing will be vital in executing the team's new tactical plan. For Lazio, Mattia Zaccagni is the standout threat, having demonstrated clinical form by scoring 5 goals in his recent appearances.
The challenge of early-season cohesion
Both managers face questions regarding their team's readiness for the competitive campaign. Bologna are reportedly still adjusting to Domenico Tedesco’s tactical ideas, with local coverage highlighting that the squad remains a work in progress following defensive turnover. Meanwhile, Lazio arrive at the Stadio Renato Dell'Ara under pressure following a recent cup exit, an outcome that has cast a shadow over their preparations for the league campaign.
Historical context and recent form
Recent meetings between these two sides suggest a competitive edge, though the history is varied. In their most recent Serie A encounter on 22 March 2026, Lazio secured a 2-0 victory. Looking back to March 2025, Bologna recorded a dominant 5-0 win, illustrating the unpredictable nature of this fixture. Both teams will be eager to put their recent inconsistencies behind them and secure a positive result to kick off their league season.
Lazio
4-3-3
● Confirmed
19
↓79′
Dia
10
Zaccagni
22
↓46′
Cancellieri
24
Taylor
6
Rovella
7
↓54′
Dele-Bashiru
23
↓79′
Pedraza
25
Provstgaard
5
Doekhi
77
↓19′
Marusic
35
Mandas
Bench (19)
Romano Floriani Mussolini ↑19′ · Gustav Isaksen ↑46′ · Gustav Isaksen ↑46′ · Davide Frattesi ↑54′⚽ · Tijjani Noslin ↑79′ · Nuno Tavares ↑79′ · Alessio Romagnoli · Petar Ratkov · Reda Belahyane · Adrian Przyborek · Manuel Lazzari · Edoardo Motta · Davide Renzetti · Filipe Bordon · Patric · Samuel Gigot · Danilo Cataldi · Luca Pellegrini · Josip Sutalo
Coach · Gennaro Gattuso
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