Overview
Lazio are going through a streak of 3 consecutive matches without a win in Serie A. In the most recent match against weaker opponent Como, Loum Tchaouna's red card and Patrick Cutrone's late goal cost Lazio 3 points at home.
From a championship competitive position, Lazio now have to struggle to compete in the top 4.
In the context of declining form, Lazio need a victory against Verona to lift the team's spirit. In mid-next week, they will have a match that is predicted to be difficult against Real Sociedad in the Europa League.
Lazio have lost just twice in their last 18 games against Verona. In the first leg of this season, Lazio also defeated their opponents with a score of 2-1. Therefore, they can be completely confident in 3 points in this match.
For Verona, two important victories against Parma and Bologna in the final period of 2024 have helped them temporarily escape the relegation group.
However, Verona has only earned 1 more point after 2 matches in 2025. The relegation battle with Verona is still very fierce, especially when this team has 44 goals conceded, the worst record in the tournament.
Verona will certainly want to create a surprise against Lazio, but the poor defense will make it difficult for them to complete this goal.
Verona's main striker this season is Casper Tengstedt with 6 goals. Meanwhile, Valentin Castellanos leads Lazio's scoring list with 7 goals. Castellanos have also proven their ability to make a difference when opening the scoring in 2 matches.
Personnel situation
Verona will be missing four players due to injury, including Martin Frese, Abdou Harroui, Daniele Ghilardi and Juan Manuel Cruz.
On the other side of the front line, Lazio also lost important players due to injuries, including centre-back Patric, defensive midfielder Matias Vecino and versatile attacking player Pedro. Meanwhile, Tchaouna is out due to suspension.
Expected lineup:
Hellas Verona: Montipo, Magnani, Coppola, Dawidowicz, Faraoni, Belahyane, Duda, Lazovic, Suslov, Tengstedt, Sarr.
Lazio: Provedel, Lazzari, Gigot, Romagnoli, Pellegrini, Guendouzi, Rovella, Isaksen, Noslin, Dele-Bashiru, Dia.
The match between Verona and Lazio takes place at 0:00 am on January 20 (Vietnam time).
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