Lazio gears as much as face Celtic in a pivotal Champions League conflict at dwelling, with the Italian facet aiming to safe their spot within the knockout rounds whereas Celtic fights to remain afloat within the competitors.
Match Preview
Lazio enters the match after a disheartening 2-1 defeat to Salernitana, extending their Serie A struggles.
Regardless of Ciro Motionless’s milestone of scoring 100 away targets in Serie A, a second-half comeback condemned Lazio to their sixth league defeat this season.
Nevertheless, their Champions League marketing campaign presents a special narrative, with Lazio amassing seven factors from 4 matches.
A victory on this fixture may solidify their development to the final 16, particularly if Feyenoord fails to defeat Atletico Madrid.
In distinction, Celtic’s Champions League journey has been difficult, managing only one level from 4 group video games.
A heavy 6-0 defeat towards Atletico Madrid compounds their woes, as they sit on the backside of Group E, dealing with an uphill battle to progress.
Regardless of their European struggles, Celtic holds fond reminiscences of their victorious journey to the Stadio Olimpico in 2019.
Nevertheless, replicating that feat appears daunting, given their current league draw towards Motherwell.
Lazio’s Champions League kind: DWLW
Lazio’s kind (all competitions): LWLWDL
Celtic’s Champions League kind: LLDL
Celtic’s kind (all competitions): DWWLWD
Crew Information
Lazio faces defensive issues with Alessio Romagnoli’s absence resulting from a calf downside and doubts over Nicolo Casale’s health. Matias Vecino’s suspension additional challenges the squad’s depth.
Celtic navigates accidents to Reo Hatate and Liel Abada, alongside Luis Palma’s suspension. Daizen Maeda’s suspension compounds their challenges, as he additionally nurses a knee damage.
Predicted Beginning Lineups:
Lazio:(4-3-3)
Provedel;
Lazzari, Patric, Gila, Marusic;
Geundouzi, Cataldi, Alberto;
Anderson, Zaccagni, Motionless
Celtic:(4-3-2-1)
Hart;
A. Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Scales, Taylor;
O’Riley, McGregor, Turnbull;
Yang, M. Johnston;
Furuhashi
Prediction
Regardless of Lazio’s Serie A struggles, their stronger Champions League efficiency favors them towards Celtic.
- Our prediction: Lazio 2-1 Celtic
