The upcoming showdown in the Italian Serie A kicks off with a clash of desperation as Lazio squares off against Salernitana.
Set to unfold on April 12th at the Stadio Olimpico, both sides are poised for a pivotal encounter that could significantly influence their respective fates in the league.
Match Preview
Lazio currently occupies 8th place with 46 points, while Salernitana sits at the bottom with 15 points.
Lazio enters the match after a disappointing 1-0 loss to Roma in the Derby della Capitale. Roma scored in the 42nd minute, and Lazio couldn’t equalize in the second half.
This defeat adds to Lazio’s struggles, having won only 2 of their last 8 matches in all competitions.
They secured victories against Frosinone and Juventus but suffered defeats against AC Milan, Udinese, and Fiorentina in Serie A, along with losses to Bayern Munich in the Champions League and Juventus in the Coppa Italia.
Stats indicate Lazio’s difficulties in recent home Serie A games, winning just 1 of their last 5 league matches at home.
They suffered 3 defeats in those 5 matches, with only one team scoring in 4 of their 6 most recent home Serie A fixtures.
Salernitana heads to the Stadio Olimpico following a 2-2 draw with Sassuolo at home in Serie A.
Sassuolo took the lead in the 37th minute and doubled it before halftime. However, Salernitana staged a comeback in the second half, scoring in the 52nd minute and netting the equalizer in added time.
This draw came after three consecutive league defeats for Salernitana, including a 1-0 loss at home to Lecce and away losses to Cagliari and Bologna.
Trends show Salernitana’s struggles, failing to win any of their last 14 matches in all competitions.
They’ve won just 1 of their last 24 away Serie A matches and have failed to score in 3 of their 5 most recent away trips in the league.
Team News & Updates:
Lazio will miss Manuel Lazzari, Mattia Zaccagni, and Ivan Provedel due to injuries.
Salernitana has three players sidelined: Guillermo Ochoa, Norbert Gyömber, and Grigoris Kastanos, with doubts surrounding the fitness of former Roma defender Federico Fazio.
Prediction & Analysis:
As the match unfolds, Lazio aims to capitalize on home advantage and secure a much-needed victory.
Despite their recent struggles, Lazio possesses the firepower to exploit Salernitana’s vulnerabilities and clinch a vital win.
With the odds stacked against Salernitana, their dismal away record and injury woes paint a grim picture.
Expect Lazio to dominate proceedings and emerge triumphant, potentially keeping a clean sheet in the process.
- Lazio 3-0 Salernitana
