Lazio – Bologna

Lazio host a struggling Bologna side in what promises to be a decisive clash in the league table. The Roman club sit comfortably in third place with ten points from three wins and a draw, boasting a solid 6‑3 goal difference, while the visitors languish in 16th with just a single point after a goalless draw and three defeats, their goal ratio slipping to 2‑5. Lazio’s unbeaten run suggests they will look to extend their momentum and solidify a top‑three position, whereas Bologna will need to find a breakthrough to avoid slipping further into the relegation zone. Historically the two sides have exchanged blows in a tightly contested rivalry, but Lazio’s recent form gives them a clear edge heading into the match. A win for the home side could widen the gap at the summit, while Bologna will be desperate for any points to keep their survival hopes alive.