Lazio, struggling in Serie A however excelling in European competitors, return to home motion on Saturday as they host an enhancing Cagliari on the Stadio Olimpico.
Match Preview
Lazio’s Serie A marketing campaign has been a problem, gathering solely 17 factors from 13 matches and presently sitting eleventh within the desk.
Nevertheless, their Champions League triumph in opposition to Celtic propelled them into the final 16 of the competitors.
A current loss to Salernitana adopted a goalless draw within the Derby della Capitale, highlighting Lazio’s home struggles.
Regardless of this, their wins within the Champions League against Feyenoord and Celtic have given them one thing to sit up for in 2024.
In the meantime, Cagliari’s current type has seen enchancment. They managed to safe seven factors from their final 4 Serie A matches, climbing out of the underside of the desk after a difficult begin to the season.
Though they’ve a poor file in opposition to Lazio, dropping 13 of their final 16 conferences, current performances counsel an uptick of their type.
Of their final league encounter, Cagliari secured a draw against Monza, however their away type stays a priority, having gathered simply two factors from six away fixtures this season.
Workforce Information
Lazio’s Matias Vecino returns after serving a one-match European suspension, whereas Luis Alberto is on the market after lacking the earlier match as a result of suspension.
Nevertheless, they nonetheless have accidents to key gamers like Alessio Romagnoli, Nicolo Casale, and Mattia Zaccagni.
For Cagliari, Andrea Petagna, Eldor Shomurodov, Gianluca Lapadula, and Leonardo Pavoletti are in rivalry for the ahead line, with Marco Mancosu doubtlessly sidelined as a result of a knee harm.
Potential Lineups
Lazio:(4-3-3)
Provedel;
Lazzari, Patric, Gila, Marusic;
Guendouzi, Vecino, Alberto;
Anderson, Motionless, Pedro
Cagliari:(3-4-1-2)
Scuffet;
Goldaniga, Dossena, Hatzidiakos;
Zappa, Prati, Makoumbou, Augello;
Viola;
Luvumbo, Petagna
Prediction
Lazio, below stress to carry out, faces a Cagliari facet that has proven current enchancment. Regardless of the defensive woes, Lazio’s power in assault and Cagliari’s vulnerabilities would possibly result in a victory for the house facet.
- Our Prediction: Lazio 2-1 Cagliari
Lazio is predicted to safe a slender win in opposition to Cagliari, leveraging their attacking prowess and profiting from Cagliari’s defensive fragility.
