Bologna vs Lazio

Bologna dominated possession at the Dall'Ara on Sunday, enjoying 59% of the ball and working Lazio's defence hard with fourteen attempts at goal. Yet they couldn't break through a resolute visiting side that sat deep and absorbed the pressure. The first half remained goalless despite Bologna's territorial superiority, and their five shots on target proved insufficient to trouble Christos Mandas, who would ultimately prove to be the difference maker in this contest. The breakthrough came for Lazio in the second period, a single goal enough to secure all three points. Mandas was the standout performer on the day, making crucial saves when it mattered to ensure his side left Bologna with a 0-1 victory. It was a frustrating afternoon for the hosts, who had the better of the play across the ninety minutes but lacked the clinical finishing required to make their advantage count.

Bologna 0-1 Lazio was the final score at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara, in a game where Lazio did enough across the ninety minutes to deserve the three points. Even without the extra share of possession, which finished 59% in favour of Bologna, Lazio made the most of the chances that mattered and did enough to see the game out. The shot count told a similar story, with 14 attempts from Bologna against 10 from Lazio over the course of the game. It was not always comfortable for Lazio, and Bologna pushed for a way back into the game, but the result stood. Games like this can carry real weight later in the season, so this is a scoreline worth remembering. Below is a closer look at how the match broke down, statistically.