Bologna vs Lazio - Predictions, Stats & Odds
Serie A Statistics, AI predictions, (Expected) Lineups and Insights for Gameweek 30
Goals
Game Review
In a crucial Serie A clash, Lazio secured a 2-0 victory over Bologna at the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara, with Kenneth Taylor (GAP -2.3%) emerging as the hero by scoring both goals. This result was somewhat expected given Lazio's superior form and league position, although Bologna was hopeful of a home upset. The match remained goalless until the 72nd minute when Taylor broke the deadlock, capitalizing on a defensive lapse from Bologna. He doubled Lazio's lead ten minutes later, showcasing his clinical finishing ability. Despite Bologna's attempts to respond, they struggled to create clear-cut chances, with Riccardo Orsolini (GAP -0.7%) and Federico Ravaglia (GAP -0.4%) unable to make a significant impact. Lazio's defensive solidity was highlighted by strong performances from Patric (GAP +4.0%) and Mario Gila (GAP +3.7%), who effectively nullified Bologna's attacking threats. The away side's tactical discipline and ability to exploit Bologna's weaknesses were key factors in their victory. Both teams made several changes to their lineups. Bologna's manager introduced Thijs Dallinga, Benjamín Domínguez, Lewis Ferguson, Nicolò Cambiaghi, and Jhon Lucumí from the bench, while Lazio's head coach opted for Tijjani Noslin, Boulaye Dia, Matteo Cancellieri, and Oliver Provstgaard Nielsen as substitutes. These changes, however, did not alter the course of the game significantly. This win consolidates Lazio's position in the upper echelons of the Serie A table, enhancing their prospects for European qualification. Bologna, on the other hand, will need to regroup quickly as they aim to improve their standing in the league. The result underscores Lazio's strong form, while Bologna must address their defensive vulnerabilities to climb the table.
Lineups
Bologna
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Substitutes
| 62' | Nicolò Cambiaghifor Jonathan Rowe |
| 62' | Benjamín Domínguezfor Riccardo Orsolini |
| 75' | Jhon Lucumífor Torbjørn Heggem |
| 75' | Thijs Dallingafor Federico Bernardeschi |
| 89' | Lewis Fergusonfor Nadir Zortea |
Lazio
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Substitutes
| 26' | Oliver Provstgaard Nielsenfor Mario Gila |
| 46' | Tijjani Noslinfor Pedro |
| 61' | Matteo Cancellierifor Gustav Isaksen |
| 62' | Boulaye Diafor Daniel Maldini |
League Table after the game
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
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| 8 | Bologna | 30 | 12 | 6 | 12 | 38 | 36 | +2 | 42 | W W L W L |
| 9 | Lazio | 30 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 30 | 28 | +2 | 41 | D L D W W |
Last Games
Serie A
Gameweek 30
What is GAP?
What is Plus Minus Goals (G±)?
Plus Minus Goals (G±) is the average goal difference per game while the player was on the pitch. A value above 0 indicates that the team rather wins, a value below 0 means his team concedes more goals than they score when the player is on the pitch. As an example, if the player's team is winning 3:1 the goal difference is +2, if the player's team is loosing 0:1, the goal difference is -1. It is a pure metric which is barely adjusted for circumstances to purely show the goal difference.
What is GAP?
GAP (Game Advantage Percentage) shows the percentage gap between a player and the average league player. It answers the question: How much does a player improve or worsen a team's performance? It is based on high level game data with a focus on the impact on the goal difference (G±) from the last 50 games of a player. Besides that, GAP goes further and considers game context by involving data from the player and all other players who are at the same time on the pitch, no matter if teammates or opponents. Football GAP - the individual metric for team players.