Lazio vs Bologna Prediction & Betting Tips (24 November)

7th in Serie A last year, Lazio hopes to qualify for the next Champions League this season. The Biancocelesti are doing well for the moment and today occupy 5th place in the ranking with a small point behind the leader. Rather irregular at the start of the season, they have however found the right fuel in recent weeks, as evidenced by their current series of 4 victories. After falling to Juventus 1-0, the capital club in turn won against Genoa 3-0, Como 1-5, Cagliari 2-1 and Monza 0-1. Uncompromising in the Europa League with 4 victories, Lazio shines on the continental scene. Bologna defied all predictions during the previous financial year by booking their ticket for the Champions League.

It will obviously be difficult to repeat such a performance this season. The Rossoblu are currently 8th in Serie A and, with one match less, are 6 points out of 6th place, the last European seat. Victorious only once during the first 8 days, for 6 draws and 1 defeat, they have on the other hand continued good results since with successes obtained against Cagliari 0-2, Lecce 1-0 and Roma 2-3. Only 31st in the Champions League, Bologna has a record of 1 draw and 3 defeats.

For Lazio, the excellent left back Nuno Tavares is forced to forfeit this weekend as is the important midfielder Castrovilli. Furthermore, the starting striker Dia (4 goals and 2 assists in SA) and the winger usually replacing Pedro are uncertain. On the bench against Monza, Castellanos (5 goals in SA) should find a starting place and be notably accompanied by winger Zaccagni (4 goals and 2 assists in SA). In the midfield, the executives Rovella and Guendouzi take their place.

On the Bologna side, the potentially starting defender Erlic, the important midfielder Aebischer, the winger Cambiaghi and the replacement El Azzouzi are missing, all injured. Furthermore, affected during the last day and absent from the Swiss rally during the break, winger Ndoye is uncertain. Both scorers against Roma, the offensive Orsolini (5 goals in SA) and Castro (4 goals and 2 assists in SA) should be started.