Lazio is equipped for a essential Coppa Italia fixture as they face Genoa at Stadio Olimpico, aiming for a 3rd consecutive win and development into the quarter-finals.
The Biancocelesti, final topped champions in 2019, begin their journey within the match’s final 16 towards a Genoa facet that secured their spot with two tight victories this season.
Match Preview:
Lazio’s current Champions League win towards Celtic supplied a much-needed morale increase after a dip in Serie A type.
Captain Ciro Motionless’s impactful efficiency within the Champions League victory adopted by a league win towards Cagliari signifies a resurgence for Maurizio Sarri’s facet.
Their focus now shifts to the Coppa Italia, looking for redemption after final season’s quarter-final exit.
Genoa, having upset Lazio earlier within the Serie A season, arrives at Stadio Olimpico with aspirations to copy their earlier triumph.
Regardless of a mid-table standing, Genoa’s draw towards Empoli showcases their resilience, albeit with defensive lapses they search to rectify within the cup.
Kind Information:
Lazio’s current type showcases inconsistency in numerous competitions, with alternating wins and losses, signaling a level of unpredictability.
Genoa’s type reveals a mixture of victories and attracts, highlighting their capability to compete but additionally indicating room for enchancment.
Crew Information:
Lazio, amidst a packed schedule, plans rotation of their lineup with notable modifications anticipated, giving fringe gamers alternatives.
Whereas accidents sideline key defensive gamers like Alessio Romagnoli, the return of Nicolo Casale stays delayed. Upfront, Taty Castellanos would possibly function as an alternative of Ciro Motionless.
Genoa welcomes again some gamers however faces absences in key areas. Ruslan Malinovskyi’s suspension for the upcoming league fixture after his impactful aim towards Empoli presents a problem.
Regardless of this setback, Malinovskyi is prone to begin towards Lazio within the Coppa Italia.
Doable Lineups:
Lazio:(4-3-3)
Sepe;
Hysaj, Patric, Gila, Pellegrini;
Kamada, Cataldi, Vecino;
Isaksen, Castellanos, Anderson
Genoa: (3-5-2)
Martinez;
De Winter, Dragusin, Vasquez;
Hefti, Thorsby, Kutlu, Malinovskyi, Haps;
Puscas, Retegui
Prediction:
Contemplating Lazio’s willpower to progress and capitalize on their residence benefit.
- Our prediction: Lazio 2-1 Genoa
Genoa, aiming for Serie A survival, could wrestle towards Lazio’s motivated squad targeted on securing a spot within the quarter-finals.
