Lazio vs Genoa Prediction and Preview – 23/09/15
Serie A preview – Lazio vs Genoa prediction
Having suffered a big defeat at Napoli on the weekend, Lazio manager Stefano Pioli may take the opportunity to rotate his squad. However, with the likes of Miroslav Klose, Lucas Biglia, Stefan de Vrij and Antonio Candreva all out with injury, his options could be limited.
Due to his sending off against Juventus on Sunday, defender Armando Izzo is suspended and this could mean a start at the back for Giovanni Marchese. Genoa are also without Leonardo Pavoletti, Mattia Perin, Ezequiel Munoz and Tino Costa who are all injured.
Possible Line-ups
Lazio: 4-2-3-1 formation: Marchetti; Basta, Mauricio, Gentiletti, Radu; Parolo, Cataldi; Lulic, Anderson, Milinkovic; Matri
Genoa: 3-4-3 formation: Lamanna; De Maio, Burdisso, Marchese; Laxalt, Dzemaili, Rincon, Cissokho; Perotti, Pandev, Ntcham
Statistics
- Lazio have won 3, drawn 1 and lost 6 of their last 10 matches
- Genoa have won 3 and lost 7 of their last 10 matches
- Over the course of their previous 10 matches, Lazio have scored an average of 0.7 goals and conceded an average of 2.2 goals per game
- Over the course of their previous 10 matches, Genoa have scored an average of 0.8 goals and conceded an average of 1.5 goals per game
- There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 6 of Lazio’s previous 10 matches
- There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 4 of Genoa’s previous 10 matches
- Genoa have won the last 8 meetings between the teams
Prediction
Lazio came in to their match at Napoli on the weekend following a good 1-1 draw at last season’s Europa League finalists Dnipro. However, what happened in that game was not in the script as Lazio went down 5-0 in Naples. That heavy defeat means Lazio have won 2 and lost 2 of their Serie games this season and they need to bounce back immediately at home to Genoa and restore some confidence.
Genoa start this match with just 1 win to their name so far this season after a 2-0 defeat at home to Juventus on the weekend. While Genoa have had some tough opening fixtures in Serie A, the fact they have failed to score in 3 of their 4 games this season is cause for concern. That being said, the fact Lazio conceded 5 goals at the weekend plus their recent record against the club from Rome, should encourage the visitors.
Lazio will want to repair the damage of the weekend result in-front of their own fans and given Genoa’s own form, could end a streak of 8 games without a win against the away side.
Tips
Lazio win at 7/10 – Click here to bet with Bet365
Lazio win and under 2.5 goals at 3/1 – Click here to bet with Bet365
Matri to score first and Lazio to win at 7/1 – Click here to bet with Bet365
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