Bologna and Lazio begin their 2026/27 Serie A campaigns with an intriguing meeting with both clubs hoping to make a positive start under new management.
The fixture is particularly interesting because both teams enter the new campaign with plenty of uncertainty.
Bologna have appointed Domenico Tedesco as their new head coach, while Lazio are beginning the Gennaro Gattuso era after a turbulent previous season.
For Bologna, this is an opportunity to build on a respectable eighth-place finish last season.
Lazio, meanwhile, need a response after suffering a shock 2-0 Coppa Italia defeat to Mantova in Gattuso’s first competitive match in charge.
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Gattuso’s first competitive match ended in a 2-0 defeat at home to Mantova, a result that immediately increased scrutiny around the new coach and his squad.
Lazio had previously beaten Frosinone 2-1 in their final pre-season friendly, so the Coppa Italia performance was a significant disappointment.
Which of these sides will get their season off to a winning start here? We have a look at both teams and offer our predicted outcome.
What time does Bologna vs Lazio start?
The match kicks off at 7:30PM E.A.T at the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara
Bologna vs Lazio team news
The hosts have been busy during the transfer window, bringing in midfield reinforcements such as Mikel Amondarain and Tommaso Pobega, left-back Rahim Alhassane and Ukrainian striker Artem Dovbyk.
Ricardo Orsolini remains one of their biggest attacking threats down the flank, and he will start supporting Dovbyk up front.
Lazio are also dealing with several injury absences as Samuel Gigot, Luca Pellegrini, Josip Sutalo, Danilo Cataldi, Patric and Gustav Isaksen are among the players unavailable.
There are also questions surrounding Lazio’s attacking selection. With Isaksen unavailable, Gattuso has to decide how best to support Boulaye Dia and Mattia Zaccagni.
Davide Frattesi only came off the bench against Mantova, but he is expected to get his first start here.
Bologna vs Lazio head-to-head and current form
Neither side has played out to a draw in their last five matches, but Bologna bring a two-game losing streak to their Serie A opener.
Lazio have only lost once in that recent run of five matches, winning all of the remaining four games.
In their last five head-to-head encounters, Lazio have a slight advantage with two wins as well as two draws. Bologna have only beaten their opponents once in a memorable 5-0 demolition in March 2025.
Current form:
Bologna – LLWWW
Lazio – LWWWW
Bologna vs Lazio previous games
- Bologna 0-2 Lazio (March 22, 2026)
- Bologna 1 (1) – 1 (4) Lazio (February 11, 2026)
- Lazio 1-1 Bologna (December 7, 2025)
- Bologna 5-0 Lazio (March 16, 2025)
- Lazio 3-0 Bologna (November 24, 2024)
Bologna vs Lazio prediction
This is a difficult match to call because both sides are undergoing significant changes.
Bologna have the advantage of playing at the Dall’Ara and could benefit from a settled home environment. Their attacking options also give them enough quality to trouble Lazio.
Lazio, however, have greater experience in dealing with pressure and will be determined to respond after their Coppa Italia humiliation.
Prediction – Over 1.5 goals – PLACE YOUR BET ON THIS GAME HERE!
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