Sunday night Serie A action will feature a clash between two of the league’s top 6 teams – Lazio and Fiorentina. It wouldn’t be a surprise if this game is considered the standout fixture of the day in Italy. While both teams have experienced their fair share of highs and lows this season, they share a common goal: securing a spot in Serie A’s top 4 and qualifying for next season’s Champions League.
Lazio Team News
Coming off a dominant 3-1 win over Real Sociedad midweek, Lazio now face a crucial task of defending their position in Serie A’s top 4 against a direct rival – Fiorentina. However, their league form has been somewhat underwhelming, with just 2 wins, 2 draws, and a loss in their last 5 Serie A matches. While they’ve only failed to score once during this stretch, they’ve also kept just 1 clean sheet. At home, Lazio’s struggles have been evident, as they’ve failed to win any of their last 3 league games. The most recent two ended in 1-1 draws against Como and Atalanta, while before that, they were thoroughly beaten 0-6 by Inter.
Fiorentina Team News
Speaking of teams struggling for form, Fiorentina fits that description perfectly. After a strong start to the season that saw them climb rapidly up the Serie A table, a top 4 finish seemed like a realistic goal. However, since mid-December, I Viola has been unable to find consistency, enduring a 6-game winless streak in Serie A. If they hope to achieve something significant this season, they’ll need to rediscover the form they had before December. Like Lazio, Fiorentina has failed to score only once in their last 5 Serie A matches, but they’ve also failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 6 league fixtures. The last time they managed a clean sheet was also the last time they won in Serie A – a narrow 1-0 victory over Cagliari at home.
Head-to-Head-Games
The last 5 head-to-head encounters between Lazio and Fiorentina are evenly split, with each team securing 2 wins and 1 draw. However, Fiorentina has come out on top in the most recent two meetings. Three of the last 5 matchups have seen over 2.5 goals, and the same number of games also featured goals from both sides.
| Rank | Teams | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal difference | Points | Current form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | SS Lazio | 36 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 64 | DWDWD |
| Rank | Teams | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal difference | Points | Current form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | ACF Fiorentina | 36 | 17 | 8 | 11 | 17 | 59 | DWWLL |
Lazio – Fiorentina Betting Prediction
For this game, my pick is for both teams to score. Based on their recent league performances, it’s clear that both Lazio and Fiorentina are capable of finding the net but have struggled with defensive consistency. The head-to-head record also supports this choice, as goals from both teams have been a common outcome in recent meetings. With this being a direct battle for the top 4 spots in Serie A, where both teams desperately need 3 points, the likelihood of an open, attacking game increases. Given all these factors, going with both teams to score seems like a solid pick.
Betting Tip: Both Teams To Score: Yes
Bookmaker: Stake
Odds: 1.83
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