Lazio 1-1 Bologna: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Bwin’s post-match review of Lazio 1-1 Bologna in the Serie A on Sunday, 07 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Lazio and Bologna drew 1-1 in a tightly contested Serie A match. The game remained goalless until Gustav Isaksen broke the deadlock for Lazio in the 38th minute, giving the home side a lead they had earned through persistent pressure. Bologna responded almost immediately, with Jens Odgaard equalising just two minutes later in the 40th minute, shifting the momentum as the visitors capitalised on a quick counter.

The second half saw Lazio reduced to 10 men when Mario Gila received a red card in the 78th minute following a second yellow, which forced them into a defensive stance. Despite Bologna’s slight edge in possession and several substitutions to push for a winner, neither side could find a breakthrough in the closing stages. Coming off a mixed run with two wins, two losses and now this draw in their last five league games, Lazio will rue the missed opportunity, while Bologna’s three wins and a loss before this result showed their resilience on the road.

Bologna edged possession with 53% compared to Lazio’s 47%, allowing them to control more of the game’s rhythm, though Lazio generated more corners at 7 to 3, indicating stronger set-piece threats. The visitors dominated successful dribbles with 78 against Lazio’s 36, highlighting their effectiveness in breaking lines and creating opportunities on the transition. Both teams picked up three yellow cards each, but Lazio’s discipline faltered with one red card, which disrupted their shape late on, while five substitutions per side – including Lazio’s double change at half-time with Matteo Cancellieri replacing Gustav Isaksen and Manuel Lazzari coming on for Nuno Tavares – aimed to inject fresh energy without yielding a decisive goal.

The match turned on two quick first-half goals, with Gustav Isaksen putting Lazio ahead in the 38th minute before Jens Odgaard levelled for Bologna just two minutes later in the 40th. Lazio’s half-time substitutions saw Matteo Cancellieri replace Gustav Isaksen and Manuel Lazzari come on for Nuno Tavares, while Bologna had made an earlier change in the 39th minute with Lorenzo De Silvestri replacing Nicolò Casale. A major turning point came in the 78th minute when Mario Gila was sent off for Lazio after receiving a second yellow card, leaving the hosts to defend their point with 10 men as Bologna pushed forward through triple substitutions in the 64th minute, where Federico Bernardeschi replaced Riccardo Orsolini, Lewis Ferguson came on for Nikola Moro, and Jonathan Rowe took the place of Nicolò Cambiaghi.

Lazio lined up in a 4-3-3 formation, with Gustav Isaksen providing width and threat on the right before his half-time substitution, while Nuno Tavares offered attacking intent from left-back until he was replaced. The midfield trio, including Danilo Cataldi who made way for Fisayo Dele-Bashiru late on, focused on controlling transitions, and Taty Castellanos led the line until Tijjani Noslin came on to refresh the attack. Defensively, Mario Gila’s partnership in the backline was disrupted by his red card, prompting Patric to replace Toma Bašić as they held firm.

Bologna deployed a 4-2-3-1 shape, with Jens Odgaard proving pivotal in attack by scoring the equaliser, supported by creative outlets like Riccardo Orsolini who was substituted for Federico Bernardeschi in the second half. The double pivot included Nikola Moro, replaced by Lewis Ferguson to add dynamism, while Nicolò Cambiaghi’s runs from the wing created chances before Jonathan Rowe took his place. Up front, Santiago Castro led the line until Thijs Dallinga came on late, as the setup allowed them to exploit spaces effectively against Lazio’s defence.

Bwin’s Man of the Match was Jens Odgaard, who stood out for Bologna with his crucial goal that secured a point on the road. Despite no assists or big chances created, his one key pass underlined his involvement in build-up play, helping the visitors recover from going behind. Odgaard’s performance was central to Bologna’s attacking threat throughout the match.

Recent Serie A matches:

• Draw: 1-1 vs Bologna (H)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Milan (A)
• Win: 2-0 vs Lecce (H)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Inter (A)
• Win: 2-0 vs Cagliari (H)

Recent Serie A matches:

• Draw: 1-1 vs Lazio (A)
• Loss: 1-3 vs Cremonese (H)
• Win: 3-0 vs Udinese (A)
• Win: 2-0 vs Napoli (H)
• Win: 3-1 vs Parma (A)

Lazio have just drawn 1-1 at home to Bologna, leaving them in 10th place on 19 points after a patchy run of two wins, two losses and this stalemate in their last five league outings. They now face Parma on 13 December 2025 at 17:00, with the opponents currently 17th on 11 points, offering Lazio a chance to climb the table and build momentum towards European spots if they can secure a win against a side struggling near the bottom.

Bologna have just drawn 1-1 away to Lazio, keeping them in fifth place on 25 points following a strong spell of three wins, one loss and now this draw in their recent league games. Their next fixture is against Celta de Vigo on 11 December 2025 at 20:00, with the opponents’ position and points yet to be confirmed, presenting an opportunity for Bologna to maintain their push for the top spots depending on the competition context.

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