Overview
Cagliari have lost their last two Serie A games and have just nine points from 10 games. Last season, Cagliari struggled to stay in the top flight. And it looks like they will be in for a repeat this season. Davide Nicola's side are close to the relegation zone, just one point above the bottom three.
Cagliari are one of the worst attacking teams in the league, with just eight goals scored so far. Their 17 goals conceded are also only worse than the bottom five teams before round 11.
As for Lazio, they are having a very good record after the first 10 rounds. Lazio won 19 points and scored 22 goals, helping them become the team with the 3rd best attack in the tournament.
Lazio have won seven of their last eight games in all competitions. Marco Baroni's side are also unbeaten at the Stadio Olimpico, winning five of their six home games this season.
In this match, Lazio also has the advantage of playing at home. Even without their best playmaker Nuno Tavares due to suspension, Lazio is still rated much higher than Cagliari.
Lazio have won 30, drawn nine and lost 13 of their 52 matches against Cagliari. The capital club did the double last season, beating their opponents 1-0 at the Stadio Olimpico and 3-1 in the return leg.
Human resources situation
Lazio are without Mattia Zaccagni, who remains sidelined through injury, while Nuno Tavarez is suspended. Luca Pellegrini could come in at left-back, while Pedro will be relied upon after scoring in his last three games.
On the other side of the front line, veteran striker Gianluca Lapadula could partner Piccoli in attack. Jose Luis Palomino and Sebastiano Luperto will continue to start in defence.
Expected lineup:
Lazio: Provedel, Pellegrini, Gila, Patric, Marusic, Vecino, Guendouzi, Isaksen, Pedro, Dia, Castellanos.
Cagliari: Scuffet, Obert, Palomino, Luperto, Zappa, Gaetano, Marin, Prati, Zortea, Lapadula, Piccoli.
The match between Lazio and Cagliari takes place at 2:45 a.m. on November 5 (Vietnam time).
