Two Serie A fixtures on Monday offer sharp parlay value. Here are the best combinations from Bologna-Lazio and Roma-Fiorentina.
Serie A Monday Night Parlay Picks - August 24
Serie A is back in action on Monday with a tasty double-header that gives us two genuinely intriguing matchups to dissect. Bologna host Lazio at 17:30 UTC before AS Roma welcome Fiorentina at 19:45 UTC. Both games are wide open according to the markets, and the odds on offer give us some excellent parlay building blocks. Let's break it down.
Game 1: Bologna vs Lazio (17:30 UTC)
This is only the second round of the season for these two sides - Serie A standings show both teams yet to play, so we're working fresh slates here. Bologna finished last season as genuine overachievers under Thiago Motta before his departure, and they've shown they can be unpredictable hosts at the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara. Lazio, meanwhile, arrive with ambitions of challenging for a European spot and will want to start with a statement.
The bookmakers have Bologna as modest favourites at +120 (BetMGM), with the draw a tempting +230 (theScore Bet) and Lazio priced at +250 (theScore Bet). That Lazio price is worth a look - +250 on a side of this quality is generous, though we won't bet blindly on price alone.
The total is set at 2.5 goals. The Over 2.5 at +120 (Bally Bet) catches the eye - both sides have the attacking quality to push this match past two goals, and an opener to the season often sees sides go out with attacking intent. BTTS Yes is available at -105 (theScore Bet), which is a near-even price suggesting the market expects goals at both ends.
Value Flag: Over 2.5 goals at +120 (Bally Bet) is generous for a fixture with this attacking pedigree on both sides. The implied probability sits around 45.5% - that feels light.
Game 2: AS Roma vs Fiorentina (19:45 UTC)
This is the more intriguing fixture of the night. Roma are heavy favourites at -161 (BetMGM), hosting Fiorentina who haven't played a league game yet this campaign. The market is giving Roma a strong nod here, though Fiorentina at +475 (Bally Bet) is a remarkable price for a side that regularly challenges for European football in Serie A.
The total here sits at 2.5 again, this time almost perfectly split - Over 2.5 at -114 (Bally Bet) and Under 2.5 at -115 (Bally Bet). That's as close to a coin flip as you'll see from the market, suggesting genuine uncertainty about whether goals will flow. BTTS Yes is available at -105 (theScore Bet), another near-even price hinting the market expects a competitive, two-way game.
Value Flag: Fiorentina at +475 (Bally Bet) might be a touch too long. They're a well-organised side with genuine quality, and while Roma starting the season at home with points to prove makes them rightful favourites, nearly 5-1 on Fiorentina feels steep.
Recommended Parlay Combinations
Parlay 1 - The Goals Double: Over 2.5 + BTTS Yes (+227 combined)
This parlay targets goals from both Monday night fixtures. We're backing Bologna vs Lazio Over 2.5 goals at +120 (Bally Bet) combined with Roma vs Fiorentina BTTS Yes at -105 (theScore Bet). Season openers often feature attacking intent, and both fixtures feature sides with enough quality to get on the scoresheet. The over in Game 1 looks generous, and BTTS in Game 2 at near-even money is a solid anchor. Combined odds land around +227.
Parlay 2 - Bologna Win + Roma Win (+182 combined)
A straightforward double backing the two home favourites. Bologna at +120 (BetMGM) to beat Lazio at home, plus Roma at -161 (BetMGM) to take care of business against Fiorentina. Roma at odds-on drags the combined price down, but there's genuine logic here - two home sides opening their seasons in front of their own fans. Combined odds sit around +182. Not a blockbuster return but a sensible, higher-probability ticket.
Parlay 3 - Value Hunter: Lazio Win + Roma vs Fiorentina Over 2.5 (+520 combined)
This is your higher-risk, higher-reward play. We're backing Lazio as away winners at +250 (theScore Bet) - a price that looks generous for a side of their quality - paired with Roma vs Fiorentina Over 2.5 goals at -114 (Bally Bet). If Lazio arrive sharp and Roma-Fiorentina delivers an open game, this parlay pays handsomely at around +520. This is a two-unit maximum play given the risk profile.
Best Bets Summary
- Parlay 1: Bologna/Lazio Over 2.5 (+120, Bally Bet) + Roma/Fiorentina BTTS Yes (-105, theScore Bet) - Combined: +227
- Parlay 2: Bologna ML (+120, BetMGM) + Roma ML (-161, BetMGM) - Combined: +182
- Parlay 3 (Value): Lazio ML (+250, theScore Bet) + Roma/Fiorentina Over 2.5 (-114, Bally Bet) - Combined: +520
Monday's Serie A double-header offers genuine value across multiple markets. The goals markets in both games look particularly well-priced, and Lazio at +250 stands out as the most generous line on the board tonight. Back responsibly and enjoy the football.
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