Serie A: Bologna Thrash Lazio 5-0 to Leapfrog into Fourth Place

Bologna produced a stunning 5-0 victory over Lazio, with goals from Jens Odgaard, Riccardo Orsolini, Dan Ndoye, Santiago Castro, and Giovanni Fabbian, to leapfrog into fourth place in Serie A.

Bologna produced a stunning display to demolish Lazio 5-0 at the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara, catapulting themselves into Serie A's top four in emphatic fashion. This resounding victory marked Bologna's fourth consecutive win in the league, a feat they've achieved only once in the past 55 years.

The Rossoblu's dominance was a testament to their impressive home form, which has seen them rack up six successive victories at the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara. This streak has been instrumental in Bologna's resurgence as a top-four contender. Notably, Lazio has been a familiar victim for Bologna in Serie A, and the Rossoblu's biggest margin of victory in this head-to-head since February 1958 only served to underscore their superiority.

Bologna made a dream start to the match, quickly regaining possession and launching a swift attack. Juan Miranda's pinpoint cross into the box was met by Jens Odgaard, who expertly directed the ball home with the outstretched boot, sending the hosts into an early lead.

A HUGE win for Bologna! ⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽#BolognaLazio #KeepRacismOUT pic.twitter.com/6zmebqfKiD

— Lega Serie A (@SerieA_EN) March 16, 2025

Despite the confidence boost from their midweek UEFA Europa League quarter-final qualification, Lazio struggled to find their footing after conceding the opening goal. Marco Baroni's side failed to muster a single shot on target in the first half, allowing Bologna goalkeeper Lukasz Skorupski to enjoy a relatively uneventful opening 45 minutes. Nevertheless, there was a sense that Lazio would emerge from the halftime break with renewed purpose, particularly given their impressive away form, which has seen them collect the third-most points on the road this season.

Bologna swiftly extinguished any hopes of a Lazio comeback, unleashing a blistering attack that yielded two goals within five minutes of the restart. Riccardo Orsolini initiated the scoring spree, cleverly clipping the ball over the advancing Provedel, following a well-crafted through-ball from Dan Ndoye. The winger's effort doubled Bologna's advantage, leaving Lazio reeling.

Ndoye then turned goalscorer, capitalizing on Lewis Ferguson's precise pull-back inside the area. With a first-time, right-footed strike, Ndoye beat Provedel, finding the right side of the net and further extending Bologna's lead. Lazio, who entered the match as Serie A's second-highest scorers, were surprisingly toothless in attack, as Bologna's defense comfortably nullified their threat.

Dan Ndoye is the Panini Player of the Match for #BolognaLazio! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/5zvLaRqqNx

— Lega Serie A (@SerieA_EN) March 16, 2025

To rub salt into Lazio's wounds, Bologna added two more goals before the final whistle, bringing their tally of Serie A home goals against Lazio to 121. Santiago Castro and Giovanni Fabbian sealed the emphatic victory, condemning the visiting Biancocelesti fans to a miserable afternoon. The result propelled Bologna into fourth place, leapfrogging both Lazio and Juventus, although the latter has a game in hand.