It has been a disappointing start to the Serie A season for the two teams involved in this match, but both will have an opportunity to rectify that when they meet at the Stadio Olimpico this weekend.
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It has been a stuttering start to the season for Lazio, as they have won just once in their four league games to this point. They have already lost two league games, which further highlights their dip in form since the fixtures in Italy have gone behind closed doors. Their most recent defeat in the league came against Sampdoria, as they were heavily beaten 3-0 away from home. However, there have been signs of life from the team this past week, as they were victorious on the opening night in the Champions League.
They came up against the in-form Borussia Dortmund, and were excellent on the counter-attack to secure a 3-1 win. Ciro Immobile opened the scoring in the game, before an own goal from Marwin Hiltz doubled their advantage. Dortmund threatened to get back into the game in the second half, but the advantage was only cut to one for five minutes before Jean-Daniel Akpa Akpro restored the advantage.
Bologna are just one place below Lazio in the current standings, as they have lost three of their four games so far this season. Their only victory of the campaign thus far has come against Parma, as they secured a 4-1 win. However, since that success they have lost their last two in the league. The first of those came against Benevento, before they were beaten last time out by Sassuolo. Bologna lost that recent fixture 4-3, which highlights the defensive issues that they are having this season. Roberto Soriano, Mattias Svanberg and Riccardo Orsolini scored the goals in that defeat.
Lazio vs Bologna Head To Head
Bologna haven’t beaten Lazio for eight years, with the hosts this weekend having won seven of the 14 meetings since that defeat. Lazio won the last match between the sides 2-0 back in February. That victory ended a run of two straight draws in this fixture.
Lazio vs Bologna Prediction
Lazio look to have turned a corner after their big victory over Borussia Dortmund in the week, and they will be the pick among gamblers this week to make it two wins on the bounce against Bologna.
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