Lazio will take on Cagliari in a crucial Serie A match at Stadio Olimpico on Monday evening. With only three points separating the two teams, both clubs will be eager to secure a vital win.
Lazio’s Recent Form and Challenges
Lazio enters this fixture with an unbeaten streak of five matches. However, they have struggled to maintain momentum, recently drawing 0-0 against newly promoted Pisa. The result leaves them in 11th place after nine matches in the league.
The team is facing several challenges, including a transfer embargo that limited summer signings and a number of key injuries. Notably, star striker Valentin Castellanos is out due to a thigh injury, while others like Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and Matteo Cancellieri are also unavailable. Coach Maurizio Sarri has adjusted tactics, focusing on a more pragmatic style that has resulted in three consecutive clean sheets.
Head-to-Head Advantage
- Lazio is unbeaten in 20 Serie A encounters against Cagliari.
- Cagliari has lost 11 of their last 12 matches versus Lazio.
- The last Cagliari victory over Lazio was over a decade ago.
Cagliari’s Road Performance
Cagliari arrives in Rome with a mixed record. Despite a five-match winless streak, they have managed to draw in their last three away games, demonstrating some resilience. The team will be without Andrea Belotti due to an ACL injury, impacting their attacking options. Recent performances included a 2-1 home loss to Sassuolo, where they managed just a single shot on target.
Team News
- Lazio’s unavailable players include:
- Valentin Castellanos (thigh injury)
- Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (flexor)
- Matteo Cancellieri (hamstring)
- Samuel Gigot (ankle)
- Nicolo Rovella (groin)
- Nuno Tavares may return.
- Cagliari’s injuries include:
- Andrea Belotti (ACL injury)
- Adam Obert (suspension)
- Alessandro Deiola (thigh)
- Marko Rog (muscular injury)
- Boris Radunovic (calf injury).
Possible Lineups
| Lazio | Cagliari |
|---|---|
| Provedel | Caprile |
| Marusic | Zappa |
| Gila | Mina |
| Romagnoli | Ze Pedro |
| Pellegrini | Palestra |
| Guendouzi | Adopo |
| Cataldi | Prati |
| Basic | Folorunsho |
| Isaksen | Idrissi |
| Dia | Borrelli |
| Zaccagni | Esposito |
Match Prediction
Based on current forms and upcoming challenges, Lazio is expected to edge past Cagliari with a narrow 1-0 victory. The match is crucial for both teams, with Lazio seeking to remain competitive for European placements in Serie A.
