Key Facts
- Lazio, currently in ninth place, is under pressure because Udinese is just one point behind and Bologna is already out of reach.
- Pisa arrives as the bottom-placed team, already relegated, and is in desperate need of redemption after five consecutive league losses.
- Lazio has failed to score in three consecutive matches across all competitions; without Mattia Zaccagni, Sarri’s attack is also missing a key wing option.
- Pisa’s problems intensify after halftime, as all five of their most recent losses featured lost second halves and regular goals conceded.
- The 0-0 draw in October calls for caution, as Pisa managed to hold Lazio to a draw in that match, even without a clear recent trend.
- Lazio’s three scoreless games, as well as the absences of Tramoni and Zaccagni as creative link-up players, argue in favor of “Both Teams to Score: No.”
After a painful derby loss and a defeat in the Coppa Italia final in the same week, Lazio Rome heads into the Serie A season finale with more questions surrounding Maurizio Sarri than any real momentum. Pisa arrives at the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday already relegated; Oscar Hiljemark’s team sits at the bottom of the table. The October matchup ended 0-0, a clear indication that this game won’t necessarily be an open affair. For Lazio Rome, ninth place is not a finish anyone in Formello would celebrate, especially since Udinese is just one point behind and Bologna is out of reach. Pisa’s task is different: After five straight league losses, the main goal is simply to avoid another lackluster performance.
- Venue: Stadio Olimpico, Rome
- Date and time: May 23, 2026, 8:45 PM
- Competition: Serie A (Matchday 38)
The betting market is clearly on Lazio Rome’s side, which is understandable given Pisa’s slump. However, the details are more interesting. “Both teams to score: No” looks appealing because Lazio Rome has failed to score in three consecutive matches across all competitions, and both sides lack creative link-ups with Mattia Zaccagni and Matteo Tramoni.
Lazio Rome Form & Record Check
Lazio Rome’s most recent league outing, a 2-0 derby defeat, summed up the tension in the late stages of the season quite well. Before the break, there were certainly moments of promise from Mario Gila and Tijjani Noslin, but set pieces once again became a problem, and Alessio Furlanetto had to prevent an even more lopsided result on his Serie A debut. Sarri’s team has now gone three consecutive games across all competitions without scoring.
The overall league record looks more inconsistent than simply poor: the loss to Inter, a win at Cremonese, and a 3-3 draw against Udinese all came before the derby. The squad situation is tricky, as Nicolò Rovella, Kenneth Taylor, and Nuno Tavares are suspended, while Ivan Provedel, Edoardo Motta, Patric, and Mattia Zaccagni remain sidelined. Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Luca Pellegrini, and Danilo Cataldi could therefore play key roles.
Lazio’s potential starting lineup is intended as a prediction, not a confirmation. Maurizio Sarri is likely to line them up in a 4-3-3, with Alessio Furlanetto in goal, as Ivan Provedel and Edoardo Motta remain sidelined with injuries. With Patric out and Nuno Tavares suspended, Mario Gila and Alessio Romagnoli could start in the center, while Luca Pellegrini is expected to take over the left side of defense. Nicolò Rovella and Kenneth Taylor are also suspended, so Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Danilo Cataldi, and Toma Bašić are expected to form a three-man midfield. Mattia Zaccagni’s muscle injury takes away an important option for Lazio on the wing, which should open the door for Gustav Isaksen and Tijjani Noslin to support Boulaye Dia in attack.
Pisa Form & Record Check
Pisa’s 0-3 home loss to Napoli wasn’t just another defeat; it also showed how quickly this team’s structure can crumble once a top-tier opponent picks up the pace. Oscar Hiljemark admitted to disappointment afterward, and the league record offers him little solace: Pisa has lost five consecutive Serie A matches, including defeats against Cremonese, Lecce, Parma, and Genoa, before Napoli came along. The pattern after halftime is particularly bitter: Pisa lost the second half in all five of these matches and conceded goals week after week. Personnel issues further exacerbate the situation, as Antonio Caracciolo is suspended, Francesco Coppola and Daniel Denoon are out, and the absence of Matteo Tramoni deprives the team of a useful link-up player. For a team that has already been relegated, that’s a pretty difficult starting point at the Olimpico.
Pisa is likely to line up in a 3-5-2 formation, with Adrian Semper in goal and a back three consisting of Arturo Calabresi (33), Raúl Albiol (39), and Simone Canestrelli (5). Antonio Caracciolo is suspended, so this trio is expected to make up for his absence. Francesco Coppola, Daniel Denoon, and Matteo Tramoni are also out; Stefano Moreo (32) and Filip Stojilkovic (81) are expected to start up front.
Lazio Rome – Pisa Head-to-Head & Statistics
The only recent matchup took place in October 2025, when Pisa and Lazio Rome played to a 0-0 draw in Serie A. Neither team scored in either half, so the limited head-to-head history suggests caution rather than a clear trend. This result is particularly relevant because it shows how Pisa can stifle this matchup, even if current defensive absences make a repeat seem less likely.
