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Lazio Roma vs. Hellas Verona
On Saturday evening, a match in the capital of Italy awaits us on the last matchday of Serie A. The southern Italians from Rome welcome the club Hellas Verona, which comes from the north. For the visitors, this match has no sporting significance, as they are already in a secure midfield position and will have nothing more to do with staying in the league or fighting for the international places.
The situation is different for Lazio, because the team with the light blue club colours is currently in fifth place, which would guarantee their participation in the Europa League. They are three points ahead of sixth-placed AS Roma, their city rivals, so one point is enough to finish the season in that position. However, should AS not win in Turin on Friday, then the outcome of the match for Lazio on Saturday is meaningless for the standings. Find out if we think they will still score in this Lazio – Verona tip.
Lazio – Verona info:
– Date & Time: 21.05.2022, 20:45 Uhr
– Venue: Olimpico (Rome)
– Competition: Serie A, Matchday 38
– TV broadcast: DAZN
Lazio Form & Balance Check
After another solid season, the Romans will in all likelihood finish in fifth place. Nevertheless, the aim should be to qualify for the Champions League sooner or later, as the squad will definitely give them that position. With Immobile, Lazio have one of the best Italian strikers of recent years, plus coveted players like Luis Alberto or Milinkovic-Savic, who are on the books of some of Europe’s top clubs. Accordingly, the minimum goal of reaching the Europa League will be achieved 99% of the time, while the dream goal was missed.
It needs reinforcement in the defence
Lazio may have scored the second most goals of all Italian clubs this season with 74, but they have also conceded 55, by far the most of all the top clubs. Especially against the other clubs from the top six, Lazio have conceded many goals. In the direct duels, Lazio were often at a disadvantage, primarily away from home, with little or nothing to be gained from their direct rivals. The team must also improve significantly on the international stage, as elimination in the Europa League intermediate round must not be the Romans’ ambition.
Lazio facts & analysis
– Only one defeat from their last 7 games.
– At home, Lazio have a points average of 1.94
– In the second leg, Roma have conceded 13 goals less than in the first leg
Verona form & balance check
Verona is absolutely one of the surprise teams of the season, as Hellas could convince above all offensively. The team has scored over 60 goals so far, an absolute top value. Primarily in Italy, where a lot of emphasis is still placed on defensive stability. In the last few weeks, the number of goals has diminished somewhat, but the results have been good for the most part. It won’t be enough for international competition, but if the team continues to follow the philosophy of the current season, then it is quite possible that Verona will at least knock on the door of the international places in the future.
Simeone’s goal crisis as an opportunity for Verona?
The absolute high flyer, at least in the first half of the season, has been the 26-year-old Argentine Giovanni Simeone. As the name suggests, he is the son of long-time Atlético coach Diego Simeone. In the first half of the season, the striker scored twelve goals, but in the last ten games he has only added one. On the one hand, this is annoying, but on the other hand, it is also an opportunity to retain the player in the long term, as big clubs might have doubts about his consistency. Therefore, it will be very interesting to see what happens with Simeone beyond the summer.
Verona facts & analysis
– Three players have scored in double figures this season.
– Verona have lost their last two matches
– Away they won last two games
Predicted lineup – last update on 19 May 2022
For the home side, we expect a total of three personnel changes compared to the 2-2 draw against Juve last matchday. In central defence, Luis Felipe replaces the suspended Patric, and Lazzari is not yet certain to play at full-back. Offensively, Cabral is likely to rotate out of the team. The experienced Pedro could act as a striker. Immobile is also out on Saturday.
Verona will probably make one change, because the German Turk Koray Günter did not make a good impression recently and could be replaced by Sutalo. Tactically, however, we do not expect any changes from either side.
Lazio – Verona direct comparison & Statistics
This Saturday marks an anniversary as it is the 50th meeting between the two. Of the first 49 duels, Lazio have won 19, while Verona have walked off the field as winners 13 times.
– Verona won the first leg with 4:1
– Verona’s away win in Rome last season, was their first success in an away match against Lazio since 1984.
– Lazio’s last home win against Hellas was 4 years ago
