Lazio take on Fiorentina this weekend, with the home side looking to return to winning ways after a disappointing outcome last time around in Serie A. The home side are the undoubted favourites for victory, however with Fiorentina having already won five times so far this season, it could well be a tight affair at the Stadio Olimpico.
Italian Serie A – Stadio Olimpico, Rome – Sunday 26th November – 17:00 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 3 at Skybet |
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Lazio host Fiorentina at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday evening, with Simone Inzaghi’s men looking to keep up the pace at the top of the standings in the Italian top flight. Despite nine points separating the duo in the Serie A table, many within the game are predicting a closer encounter, with the home side being the narrow favourites in the betting odds with the majority of bookmakers. For those still unsure of who to back this weekend, be sure to check out our top betting tip below. However, let’s first take a closer look at the two teams, starting with the home side.
Lazio Team News & Form
Despite losing out to rivals AS Roma last time around, Lazio have still made an impressive start to the season, with Inzaghi’s men having won nine of their opening 12 encounters in Serie A. Italian international Cirro Immobile scored against Roma, taking his tally to 15 for the season already. The striker is certain to start in attack for the home side, alongside the likes of Luis Alberto and Nani. With Lazio sitting seven points behind league leaders Napoli in the standings, three points would be a major boost for Inzaghi and his players.
Fiorentina Team News & Form
Fiorentina drew with strugglers SPAL last time around, extending their run of matches without a win to three. Despite having lost six matches already this season, Stefano Pioli’s side remain in the top half of the table in Italy, with his team having scored 22 goals from their 12 encounters to date. French striker Cyril Théréau has been the star of the show for the visitors, with the veteran having scored six Serie A goals so far. Elsewhere, the likes of Carlos Sanchez, Milan Bedelj and Riccardo Saponara help to make up a combative midfield unit.
Head to Head
The two teams have met 29 times in the past, with Lazio having won 15 of such meetings, while drawing four times in the process. However, Fiorentina won the last meeting between the duo back in May this year, making up for their 3-1 defeat in the reverse tie.
Betting Odds and Predictions
Given their standing in the table and their status as the home team, it comes as little surprise that Lazio are the firm favourites for victory with the majority of bookmakers. The hosts can be backed at odds of 7/11 with Unibet, while those looking to bet on an away win for Fiorentina can take advantage of 19/5 odds from the same bookmaker.
Top Betting Tip
However, our top betting tip for the match is to bet on Lazio keeping a clean sheet, which can be found at best odds of 7/4 with Ladbrokes.