Lazio immediately reacted after the bitter disappointment of their elimination from the Europa League with a convincing victory away to Genoa (0-2). They needed all three points to forget the disastrous night at the Olimpico against Bodo/Glimt, and Marco Baroni’s team, despite their low morale, managed to take all three points at Marassi, a stadium that is always very difficult to win at.
It must be said that things started well for the Biancocelesti, who were a man up after 20 minutes due to the sending off of Genoa’s Otoa. With an extra man, Lazio had an easy game against an opponent who has little left to say in this championship and, with a goal in each half (first Castellanos and then Dia), they made short work of the Grifone. This was an important win because it allowed the capital club to get back into the race for a place in the top four: Bologna are fourth, just one point ahead, but it was crucial to catch up with Juventus on 59 points and keep Roma, their city rivals, two points behind.
In short, Lazio have a lot at stake between now and the end of May: to keep their Champions League hopes alive, Zaccagni and his teammates must not slip up in games that are winnable on paper, such as the one against Parma. The Emiliani have changed pace with the arrival of Cristian Chivu on the bench, gaining greater compactness and solidity, and last Wednesday they secured a crucial victory against one of the big teams, Juventus, who capitulated 1-0 at the Tardini: the decisive goal was scored by Argentine Pellegrino, one of those players who seem to have benefited most from the change of coach. The Ducali have 31 points, six more than the third-last team. They can smell salvation but cannot give up now.
Lazio-Parma: the latest news on the line-ups
Lazio will be without Patric, Nuno Tavares, and Lazzari, in addition to the suspended Belahyane. Baroni is considering confirming the same tactical formation that played at Marassi, with Dia once again behind lone striker Castellanos. The Biancocelesti coach will welcome back Isaksen, who was suspended last Wednesday. There are some doubts in defense, where Hysaj and Marusic are vying for a spot.
On the other side, Chivu will have to do without three important players: Estevez, Vogliacco, and Bernabé. The Romanian coach will opt for a 3-5-2 formation, with Pellegrino and Bonny up front and Hainaut and Valeri on the wings. With this formation, captain Delprato will play in the center of the three-man defense.
Odds comparison
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Prediction
Parma are full of confidence as they arrive at the Olimpico: the Emiliani are coming off a victory over Juventus, haven’t lost in two months, and have collected five draws and one win in their last six games, as well as three clean sheets. It will therefore not be easy for Lazio to beat Chivu’s team, which is particularly impressive when not in possession. The Biancocelesti remain favorites, however, having won all of their last eight matches against Parma at the Olimpico, in a game that is likely to see both teams score.
Probable line-ups for Lazio-Parma
LAZIO (4-2-3-1): Mandas; Marusic, Gila, Romagnoli, Pellegrini; Guendouzi, Rovella; Isaksen, Dia, Zaccagni; Castellanos.
PARMA (3-5-2): Suzuki; Delprato, Leoni, Valenti; Hainaut, Hernani, Keita, Sohm, Valeri; Bonny, Pellegrino.