Can Lazio Return to Winning Ways in Serie A vs Sassuolo? | OneFootball

Lazio welcome Sassuolo to the Stadio Olimpico on Monday 9th March as both teams sit mid-table. In a campaign where consistency has been the buzzword around Formello, this fixture presents a vital opportunity for the 11th placed Biancocelesti to close the gap on Sassuolo who sit four points above in 9th. 

Sarri Wants Consistency

Recent outings have showcased the two faces of this Lazio side.

At their best, they have been a joy to watch with quick passing and fluid movement in attack, with Mattia Zaccagni continuing to act as the creative talisman out wide. However, frustrating lapses in concentration at the back have cost them, most recently evident in the 2-0 away defeat to Torino, where defensive gaps allowed both Giovanni Simeone and Duván Zapata to find the net. The midfield engine room, anchored by Danilo Cataldi, will need to dictate the tempo from the very first whistle to prevent this clash from turning scrappy and giving away chances. 

Sassuolo will arrive in Rome with a reputation for upsetting the applecart. The Neroverdi might not boast the financial muscle of the league’s heavyweights, but their expansive, attacking football makes them a persistent threat and Maurizio Sarri’s men will need to plan for the counter. Likely starting full-backs Adam Marušić and Luca Pellegrini will need to be incredibly disciplined in transition, as any space left in behind will be ruthlessly exploited by the visitors’ pace up front. 

Biancocelesti Favourites at Home

Lazio are the favourites, though a clean sheet might be a tough ask given Sassuolo’s attacking pedigree. If you are looking to place a bet on the match, there is some value on a home win with both teams to score. If you want to get involved, it’s worth claiming a straightforward welcome offer with a bet365 promo code, giving you some free bets to play with. It’s a great way to back Sarri’s men if you fancy a home win this weekend.

If Lazio can find their rhythm early and remain resolute in defence, all three points should be staying in Rome. Lazio go in this clash looking to score a goal for the first time in four games, having failed to win in their past five games. On the other hand, Sassuolo are in fine form, having won five of their last six matches. 

However, Lazio have historically dominated this fixture at home – winning five and losing only once. And while Sassuolo’s last five games have seen over 2.5 goals scored, Lazio’s games have been low-scoring this season, with 17 out of their last 21 Serie A games clocking at under 2.5 goals. 

Prediction

The momentum might be with Sassuolo but Lazio’s home advantage will count for more. The hosts are only four points behind the visitors in the table and a win could put Lazio back in the hunt for a top 10 finish. 

With the Curva Nord sure to be in full voice, the onus is entirely on the players as this is going to be a tough game. If Lazio can find their rhythm early and remain resolute in defence, all three points should be staying in Rome. 

Prediction: Lazio 1-0 Sassuolo.