Lazio beat Bologna 1-0 in Serie A, with their compact 4-3-3 containing the hosts’ 4-2-3-1 before Davide Frattesi supplied the decisive goal. Bologna had 59% possession and generated 1.78 xG from 14 shots, but Lazio’s defensive structure and goalkeeping protected a narrow advantage despite sustained pressure. The home side placed five efforts on target, all saved, giving the Lazio goalkeeper a 100% save rate and 1.56 goals prevented above post-shot expectations. Lazio were more selective in attack, recording 10 attempts and three on target while producing 0.63 xG. Their winning goal therefore carried greater weight than the overall chance profile suggested, with Frattesi’s finish separating teams whose approaches contrasted throughout: Bologna sought territorial control and attacking support behind the striker, while Lazio used their midfield three to defend central areas and launch attacks from a more restrained 41% share of possession. Bologna’s goalkeeper saved two of the three shots faced, posting a 66.67% save rate, but could not keep out the crucial effort. Lazio leave Bologna with three valuable points.