Lazio vs Verona Preview:
High flying Lazio will host Hellas Verona at Stadio Olimpico in a postponed game from 17th round. The Biancocelesti have 49 points, five less than first-placed Juventus. The difference could be cut to just two points if Lazio win here. Their ambitions are connect with the Champions League spot, although the fans start dreaming about Scudetto, particularly after two wins over Juventus, one in Serie A and one in the Super Cup. The actual form is excellent - 12 victories and just one draw in the last 13 matches in Serie A. The atmosphere in the squad is perfect, while the players confidence is very high. Everything started in October when they beat Fiorentina. The next 10 victims were Torino, Milan, Lecce, Sassuolo, Udinese, Juventus, Cagliari, Brescia, Napoli, Sampdoria and Spal. The only draw came in Derby della Capitale when played 1:1 against Roma. Lazio players showed they will not give up. The victories against Juventus are very important for psychological reasons. The Biancocelesti beat the reigning champions with 3:1 in Serie A in early December. It was the first defeat for coach Maurizio Sarri. Two weeks later, Lazio once again beat Juventus with 3:1 in the Supercoppa match played in Saudi Arabia. Coach Simone Inzaghi is doing an excellent job and the fans are pleased. For this match he has five worries - Danilo Cataldi, Adam Marusic Jordan Lukaku, Joaquin Correa and Ricardo Kishna are struggling with injuries.
Verona have 30 points after the first 21 rounds. I am sure the fans are satisfied, as well as the club officials. Coach Ivan Juric is doing an excellent job, no doubt about that. The actual form is good, Verona have three victories and two draws on the last five matches in Serie A. The Veronese managed to beat Spal, Genoa and Lecce, while shared the points with Bologna and Milan. The atmosphere in the squad is excellent, while the players confidence is high. However, the away form isn't at desired level. Verona have suffered four defeats on road this season and they came against four Champions League representatives - Napoli, Atalanta, Inter and Juventus. Visiting in-form Lazio could result with another defeat. But there is a positive moment too - Verona earned a hard fought draw from their visit to Milan on Sunday. They took an early first-half lead through Davide Faraoni, but Milan managed to equalize 16 minutes later. Verona deserved more from this match as they had two big chances in the second half. Matteo Pessina’s header in 50th minute thumped the far upright with the goalkeeper beaten, while Mattia Zaccagni rattled the woodwork soon after. However, a point from San Siro is always a good result, particularly knowing they played with a man down for over 20 minutes. Coach Juric has some injury and suspension worries ahead of this match. Midfielder Sofyan Amrabat is banned after picking up a red card against Milan, while Lubomir Tupta, Alessandro Crescenzi and Andrea Danzi are injured.
Lazio vs Verona Prediction:
I expect both teams to score at Stadio Olimpico. Lazio have scored in each of the last 16 matches in Serie A. Ciro Immobile is probably the best striker in Europe right now. He has scored 25 goals in 21 Serie A games. Felipe Caicedo should also be mentioned after scoring a brace
during the weekend. But Verona are also good, they found the back of the net in the last 12 league matches. I think Juric's men are able to continue their scoring form.
Lazio vs Verona Pick: Both teams to score - Yes @ 1.85 with Bwin
High flying Lazio will host Hellas Verona at Stadio Olimpico in a postponed game from 17th round. The Biancocelesti have 49 points, five less than first-placed Juventus. The difference could be cut to just two points if Lazio win here. Their ambitions are connect with the Champions League spot, although the fans start dreaming about Scudetto, particularly after two wins over Juventus, one in Serie A and one in the Super Cup. The actual form is excellent - 12 victories and just one draw in the last 13 matches in Serie A. The atmosphere in the squad is perfect, while the players confidence is very high. Everything started in October when they beat Fiorentina. The next 10 victims were Torino, Milan, Lecce, Sassuolo, Udinese, Juventus, Cagliari, Brescia, Napoli, Sampdoria and Spal. The only draw came in Derby della Capitale when played 1:1 against Roma. Lazio players showed they will not give up. The victories against Juventus are very important for psychological reasons. The Biancocelesti beat the reigning champions with 3:1 in Serie A in early December. It was the first defeat for coach Maurizio Sarri. Two weeks later, Lazio once again beat Juventus with 3:1 in the Supercoppa match played in Saudi Arabia. Coach Simone Inzaghi is doing an excellent job and the fans are pleased. For this match he has five worries - Danilo Cataldi, Adam Marusic Jordan Lukaku, Joaquin Correa and Ricardo Kishna are struggling with injuries.
Verona have 30 points after the first 21 rounds. I am sure the fans are satisfied, as well as the club officials. Coach Ivan Juric is doing an excellent job, no doubt about that. The actual form is good, Verona have three victories and two draws on the last five matches in Serie A. The Veronese managed to beat Spal, Genoa and Lecce, while shared the points with Bologna and Milan. The atmosphere in the squad is excellent, while the players confidence is high. However, the away form isn't at desired level. Verona have suffered four defeats on road this season and they came against four Champions League representatives - Napoli, Atalanta, Inter and Juventus. Visiting in-form Lazio could result with another defeat. But there is a positive moment too - Verona earned a hard fought draw from their visit to Milan on Sunday. They took an early first-half lead through Davide Faraoni, but Milan managed to equalize 16 minutes later. Verona deserved more from this match as they had two big chances in the second half. Matteo Pessina’s header in 50th minute thumped the far upright with the goalkeeper beaten, while Mattia Zaccagni rattled the woodwork soon after. However, a point from San Siro is always a good result, particularly knowing they played with a man down for over 20 minutes. Coach Juric has some injury and suspension worries ahead of this match. Midfielder Sofyan Amrabat is banned after picking up a red card against Milan, while Lubomir Tupta, Alessandro Crescenzi and Andrea Danzi are injured.
Lazio vs Verona Prediction:
I expect both teams to score at Stadio Olimpico. Lazio have scored in each of the last 16 matches in Serie A. Ciro Immobile is probably the best striker in Europe right now. He has scored 25 goals in 21 Serie A games. Felipe Caicedo should also be mentioned after scoring a brace
during the weekend. But Verona are also good, they found the back of the net in the last 12 league matches. I think Juric's men are able to continue their scoring form.
Lazio vs Verona Pick: Both teams to score - Yes @ 1.85 with Bwin
