Lazio host relegation-threatened Hellas Verona in Serie A on Monday evening, with home side hoping to return to winning ways following three successive defeats. However, they will be confident of doing so as a result of their opponents having won just one of their last five top-flight outings.
Italian Serie A – Lazio v Hellas Verona – Stadio Olimpico, Rome – Monday 19th February – 19:45 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 13/2 at Unibet |
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Lazio host Hellas Verona next week, with home manager Simone Inzaghi looking to answer his critics with a comfortable victory at the Stadio Olimpico. However, with the visitors fighting for their lives at the bottom of the table, it could well be a tougher 90 minutes than many are predicting for Lazio. For those still unsure of who to back ahead of kick-off, 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
Lazio come into this clash off the back of a 4-1 away defeat against Napoli, their third consecutive defeat in Serie A. However, the hosts are still within just two points of third-placed Inter Milan, with a place in next season’s Champions League still a distinct possibility. Lazio have scored a massive 59 goals so far this season, the second-highest number in Serie A, whilst conceding 33 times in the process. Brazilian midfielder Felipe Anderson could return from long-term injury next week, while Italian international Ciro Immobile has 20 goals to his name already this season. Elsewhere, the likes of Lucas Leiva, Stefan de Vrij and Nani offer huge experience for the hosts.
Hellas Verona Team News & Form
Hellas Verona suffered a 2-0 away defeat at Sampdoria over the weekend, ensuring that they remain 19th in the Serie A standings, five points from safety. Manager Fabio Pecchia will be more than aware of the task ahead of his team next week, with the visitors having won just four times all season. A lack of goals has certainly hindered their progress, with the pressure mounting on the likes of Alessio Cerci and youngster Moise Kean to start delivering in front of goal.
Head to Head
The two teams have met eight times in the past, with Lazio having won five of such encounters, as well as recording two draws. In fact, Lazio have won the last four meetings between the duo, with a 12-3 aggregate scoreline.
Lazio v Hellas Verona – Betting Odds and Predictions
Given their standing in the table and their status as the home team, it comes as little surprise that it is Lazio who are the firm favourites to claim all three points with the bookmakers. Those looking to back the home side can take advantage of odds of 2/11 with Skybet, while the visitors are available at odds of 14/1 with Coral.
Top Betting Tip Lazio v Hellas Verona
However, our top betting tip for the match is to bet on Lazio keeping a clean sheet on Monday, which is available at odds 1/1 ahead of kick-off at William Hill.