Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
↓ A. Marusic ↑R. Floriani 19'
R. Floriani 22'
B. Dia 34'
34' O. El Azzouzi
41' N. Cambiaghi
M. Cancellieri 44'
HT
↓ M. Cancellieri ↑G. Isaksen 46'
↓ F. Dele-Bashiru ↑D. Frattesi 54'
D. Frattesi (B. Dia) 59'
60' ↓ R. Orsolini ↑F. Bernardeschi
60' ↓ R. Piccoli ↑A. Dovbyk
60' ↓ N. Cambiaghi ↑J. Rowe
69' ↓ N. Zortea ↑E. Holm
↓ B. Dia ↑T. Noslin 78'
↓ A. Pedraza ↑N. Tavares 79'
79' ↓ O. El Azzouzi ↑M. Amondarain
83' J. Odgaard
83' T. Heggem
O. Provstgaard 90'+3
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Bologna
Goalkeepers
Łukasz Skorupski 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Nadir Zortea
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Eivind Helland 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Torbjørn Heggem
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Miranda 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
29%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Oussama El Azzouzi
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Lewis Ferguson 
MAGNET
92
Activity
92
Activity
84
Passes
8
Duels
Riccardo Orsolini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Jens Odgaard
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Nicolò Cambiaghi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Forwards
Roberto Piccoli 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Massimo Pessina 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ukko Happonen
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Lorenzo De Silvestri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rahim Alhassane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Emil Holm
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Martin Vitík
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marco Libra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mikel Amondarain
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tommaso Pobega
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nikola Moro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Federico Bernardeschi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
37
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonathan Rowe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
37
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Artem Dovbyk
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
37
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lazio
Goalkeepers
Christos Mandas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Adam Marušić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
19
Entry
Danilho Doekhi
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Oliver Provstgaard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alfonso Pedraza 
GHOST
15
Actions
15
Actions
78
Minutes
6.3
Rating
Midfielders
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Nicolò Rovella
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Kenneth Taylor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Matteo Cancellieri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Boulaye Dia
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
20%
Pass Acc
Mattia Zaccagni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Edoardo Motta
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Davide Renzetti
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Romano Floriani Mussolini
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Ricardo Bordon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alessio Romagnoli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nuno Tavares 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
Manuel Lazzari
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adrian Przyborek
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Reda Belahyane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Davide Frattesi 
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
43
Minutes
8.5
Rating
Valerio Farcomeni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tijjani Noslin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Petar Ratkov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gustav Isaksen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
52
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/22/2026 | Bologna | 0 - 2 | Lazio | Serie A | Stadio Renato Dall'Ara |
| 02/11/2026 | Bologna | 1 - 1 (PEN 1-4) | Lazio | Coppa Italia | Renato Dall'Ara |
| 12/07/2025 | Lazio | 1 - 1 | Bologna | Serie A | Stadio Olimpico |
| 03/16/2025 | Bologna | 5 - 0 | Lazio | Serie A | Stadio Renato Dall'Ara |
| 11/24/2024 | Lazio | 3 - 0 | Bologna | Serie A | Stadio Olimpico |
| 02/18/2024 | Lazio | 1 - 2 | Bologna | Serie A | Stadio Olimpico |
| 11/03/2023 | Bologna | 1 - 0 | Lazio | Serie A | Stadio Renato Dall'Ara |
| 03/11/2023 | Bologna | 0 - 0 | Lazio | Serie A | Stadio Renato Dall'Ara |
| 01/19/2023 | Lazio | 1 - 0 | Bologna | Coppa Italia | Stadio Olimpico |
| 08/14/2022 | Lazio | 2 - 1 | Bologna | Serie A | Stadio Olimpico |
Bologna Win
Lazio Win
Draw
League Standings
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +11
P: 4 GD: +7
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -6
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -5
P: 4 GD: -6
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Bologna
Lazio
Bologna
Lazio
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Lazio's Smash-and-Grab Stuns the Dall'Ara
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 44/100. Despite being outplayed for long stretches, a ruthless substitution and an impenetrable goalkeeper delivered a textbook away smash-and-grab victory.
The Siege at Renato Dall'Ara
Bologna controlled possession (59%) and piled on the Intensity with a relentless wave of pressure that resulted in a combined 14 corners over the course of the match. Playing in front of a demanding crowd at the Renato Dall'Ara, Bologna peppered the opposing penalty area, ultimately racking up an impressive 1.70 expected goals. At the heart of it all, Lewis Ferguson was pulling the strings masterfully in the middle of the park. Delivering two key passes, he looked like the most dangerous man on the pitch, constantly finding pockets of space. Meanwhile, Lazio had to absorb immense pressure right from the first whistle, dropping their defensive line deep just to survive the opening exchanges unscathed.
Frattesi's Instant Impact
The overall Balance of this grueling contest completely flipped in the 59th minute, proving that tactical timing often triumphs over raw shot volume. Just five minutes after being thrown into the fray off the bench, D. Frattesi struck pure gold for the visitors. Latching onto a perfectly weighted feed from B. Dia, the dynamic substitute silenced the noisy Renato Dall'Ara with a clinical, cold-blooded finish. It was Lazio's only major, clear-cut chance in a half where they struggled heavily to create consistent attacking sequences. This sudden Upset Factor completely derailed Bologna's hard-earned momentum, turning a game of heavy home dominance into a ruthless lesson in finishing.
The Greek Wall Holds Firm
Chasing the game with mounting desperation, the hosts threw absolutely everything forward in search of an equalizer. But they ran straight into an immovable brick wall named Christos Mandas. The Greek shot-stopper produced three magnificent, crucial saves, single-handedly protecting Lazio's incredibly fragile lead and completely defying Bologna's heavy attacking output. Despite firmly losing the midfield possession battle and being heavily out-shot throughout the afternoon, the visitors walk away with three massive points. The Stakes are crystal clear after this gritty display: clinical finishing combined with heroic, match-winning goalkeeping remains a potent recipe for securing early-season away victories in this notoriously difficult division. Lazio's resilience simply overpowered Bologna's flair.
Key Questions
What made Christos Mandas the Man of the Match?
The Greek goalkeeper delivered an extraordinary performance, making three crucial saves to completely deny Bologna's potent attack and secure a vital clean sheet for Lazio.
How did substitute Christos Mandas change the game?
Mandas actually started the match as Lazio's impenetrable goalkeeper. It was substitute D. Frattesi who changed the game off the bench, scoring the decisive 59th-minute winner.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Serie A Opening Day Brings Cautious Optimism
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 26/100. With opening day jitters usually resulting in hesitant play, this fixture might lack the immediate fireworks neutrals crave.
The Setup
The 2026/27 league campaign kicks off with a modest Stakes rating, as both Bologna and Lazio look to find their competitive feet. A low Form score across the board is standard for late August, meaning rustiness will be a major factor in the opening exchanges. However, the exceptionally high Balance rating suggests an intensely competitive tactical battle in the middle of the park. Despite a relatively low Stars metric, there is undeniable quality on the pitch ready to make a difference. Keep a close eye on S. Castro, who will be expected to provide the creative spark for the hosts, while Mario Gila anchors the visitors' backline with crucial interventions. At the other end, J. Lucumí will be vital for the home side's defensive stability, aiming to shut down any spaces before the visitors can settle into their rhythm.
Key Battle
Given the early stage of the season, the contest will ultimately be decided by unit cohesion rather than individual brilliance. Bologna's attacking unit, featuring J. Rowe, must find inventive ways to disrupt a rigid Lazio defensive setup. The away side will rely heavily on their midfield engine room, marshalled by the combative M. Guendouzi, to shield the centre-backs and transition quickly into counter-attacks using V. Castellanos up front.
Our Prediction
This shapes up to be a cagey opening day affair where neither side wants to start their league journey with a defeat. We expect a tight, low-scoring draw, potentially ending goalless. Both managers are likely to prioritise defensive shape and organisation over taking unnecessary attacking risks early on.