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Lazio vs Genoa: Biancocelesti Seek Home Advantage Against Struggling Grifone
Lazio host Genoa in Serie A, with the Biancocelesti looking to leverage their home form against a Genoa side that has struggled for wins on the road. While Lazio's recent scoring has dipped, Genoa's travel form suggests this could be a tight contest, though the home side are favoured.
Lazio's approach typically involves patient buildup and a midfield that aims to control possession, although their recent stats show a dip in possession and passing accuracy in their last home game. They'll likely aim to establish their authority early, using the width to stretch Genoa. The visitors, on the other hand, have shown a greater propensity for quick transitions in their recent strong run, and their improved attacking numbers suggest they might look to exploit any spaces Lazio leave behind, especially if Lazio's midfield struggles to regain shape after losing possession, as seen in their last home fixture where they had very low possession figures.
Team statistics
Team Stats Comparison
Key points
- • Lazio's home scoring average of 1.4 is significantly higher than Genoa's away average of 1.3.
- • Genoa have shown a recent surge in form, remaining unbeaten in their last three matches.
- • Lazio's scoring has dropped drastically to 0.3 goals per game in their last three outings.
AI Prediction
Despite Lazio's concerning recent goal drought and defensive wobble in their last home game, their overall home record and the odds favour them against a Genoa side that struggles significantly on the road. Genoa's recent upturn in form is encouraging, but their away struggles and the home team's need to bounce back from a poor result suggest Lazio will find a way to secure three points. However, Genoa's recent defensive improvements under pressure, coupled with Lazio's offensive slump, make a high-scoring affair unlikely, leaning towards a modest win for the Biancocelesti.
- AIConfidencePickRecent Win% (20)
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H2H
Team recent
Lazio Team recent
| Match date | H/A | VS | Score | Results | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | Cor 9.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AWAY | Lecce | 0 - 0 | |||||
HOME | Como | 0 - 3 | |||||
AWAY | Verona | 1 - 0 | |||||
HOME | Fiorentina | 2 - 2 | |||||
HOME | Napoli | 0 - 2 | |||||
AWAY | Udinese | 1 - 1 | |||||
HOME | Cremonese | 0 - 0 | |||||
AWAY | Parma | 1 - 0 | |||||
HOME | Bologna | 1 - 1 | |||||
AWAY | AC Milan | 0 - 1 |
Lazio's season statistics paint a picture of a team that's solid but not spectacular, averaging a goal per game and conceding just under one. Their home record is slightly better, scoring 1.4 and conceding 1.1, indicating they generally perform better in front of their own fans. However, recent form tells a different story: a concerning drop in scoring to just 0.3 goals per game over the last three, coupled with a heavy defeat at home in their last outing, raises questions about their current attacking potency and defensive solidity at home.
Genoa Team recent
| Match date | H/A | VS | Score | Results | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | Cor 9.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HOME | Bologna | 3 - 2 | |||||
AWAY | Parma | 0 - 0 | |||||
HOME | Cagliari | 3 - 0 | |||||
AWAY | AC Milan | 1 - 1 | |||||
HOME | Pisa | 1 - 1 | |||||
AWAY | AS Roma | 1 - 3 | |||||
HOME | Atalanta | 0 - 1 | |||||
HOME | Inter | 1 - 2 | |||||
AWAY | Udinese | 2 - 1 | |||||
HOME | Verona | 2 - 1 |
Genoa have endured a tough season overall, with more losses than wins and conceding more than they score. Their away record is particularly concerning, bagging just 1.3 goals but shipping 1.6 on average. Despite this, Genoa have shown a surprising turn of form in their last three matches, remaining unbeaten and notably improving their attacking output to 2 goals per game, while their defence has tightened significantly. Their last fixture ended in a goalless draw, a stark contrast to their recent scoring spree, and perhaps a sign of cautiousness returning.
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Lineups
Lazio
(4-3-3)
Genoa
(3-5-2)
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Lazio Injuries / suspensions
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