Overview
Lazio are in impressive form in this year's Europa League. After 6 matches, they have won 5 and drawn 1. However, during the Europa League break, Lazio's form has started to decline.
In the last 6 matches, Lazio won 2, drew 2 and lost 2. This is clearly a big step back for coach Marco Baroni's team. Before that, Lazio only lost 1/11 matches, the rest were 9 wins and 1 draw.
Lazio ended a run of three consecutive games without a win by beating Verona 3-0, thereby creating a good momentum ahead of the match against Real Sociedad.
In the next match, Lazio will play at home. Most of Lazio's unfavorable results have come on away matches, but at home, they are still in very good form.
Real Sociedad's away form has not been too good either, with 5 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses since the start of the season. One of Sociedad's biggest problems is their ability to score goals.
With 17 goals, Sociedad has the 3rd worst attack in La Liga, worse than some teams competing to avoid relegation. Therefore, facing Lazio, who are leading the league, the challenge for Sociedad's attack is very big.
Lazio have many favorable conditions to win this match. They have better form, home field advantage and a comfortable mentality as they are almost certain to be in the top 8.
Human resources situation
Patric, Manuel Lazzari and Matias Vecino are among Lazio's injured absentees. Dia will lead the line alongside Valentin Castellanos, while Gigot retains his place in central defence.
On the other side of the front line, Real Sociedad is still without Arsen Zakharyan and Hamari Traore, who are out due to injury.
Jon Aramburru was suspended for the game against Valencia last weekend and will return to defence. Takefusa Kubo can also be relied upon in attack.
Expected lineup:
Lazio: Provedel, Hysaj, Gigot, Gila, Tavares, Guendouzi, Dele-Bashiru, Isaksen, Dia, Zaccagni, Castellanos.
Real Sociedad: Remiro, Elustondo, Aramburru, Aguerd, Lopez, Gomez, Zubimendi, Mendez, Kubo, Becker, Oyarzabal.
The match between Lazio and Real Sociedad takes place at 3:00 a.m. on January 24 (Vietnam time).
