Lazio have a chance to prove their reinvigorated spirit with a tough Serie A clash away to Thiago Motta’s Bologna.
Kick-Off Time, Location & How to Watch
The match between Bologna and Lazio kicks off at 20:45 local time on Friday 3rd November at the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara in Bologna.
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Bologna vs Lazio: Recent History
Lazio have managed to bounce back from their slow start to the season, winning their last three league outings against Atalanta, Sassuolo and Fiorentina. Maurizio Sarri’s side have climbed to 7th in the Serie A table, three points behind fourth place Atalanta.
Things have been a little tougher in the Champions League, where the Biancocelesti have secured a win over Celtic, a draw with Atletico Madrid and a loss to Feyenoord.
Bologna have shown a number of positives under Thiago Motta this season and currently find themselves eighth in the table, just a point behind Lazio. The Rossoblu have not lost in their last nine games and their last outing was a tense 1-1 draw with Sassuolo.
When these two teams met last season, Lazio secured a 2-1 win at home and were held to a 0-0 draw away.
Team News & Expected Starting Lineups
Lazio’s only absence is centre back Nicolo Casale, who is sidelined with a muscle injury.
Bologna cannot count on Oussama El Azzouzi, Lorenzo De Silvestri, Adama Soumaoro and Sam Beukema, all of whom are out injured.
Bologna (4-2-3-1): Skorupski; Posch, Bonifazi, Calafiori, Kristiansen; Freuler, Aebischer; Orsolini, Ferguson, Saelemaekers; Zirkzee.
Lazio (4-3-3): Provedel; Lazzari, Patric, Romagnoli, Marusic; Guendouzi, Rovella, Luis Alberto; Felipe Anderson, Immobile, Zaccagni.
Bologna vs Lazio: Betting Odds
- Bologna: +175
- Lazio: +170
- Draw: +240
- Over 3.5 Total Goals: +245
- Under 1.5 Total Goals: +260
- Over 4.5 Total Goals: +620
- Ciro Immobile: +187
- Valentin Castellanos: +230
- Riccardo Orsolini: +275
- Joshua Zirkzee: +325