Lazio vs Genoa: Serie A Showdown – Lineups, Predictions & More

Lazio Faces Genoa in Serie A Action

The 23rd matchday of Serie A kicks off at the Stadio Olimpico with an exciting encounter between Lazio and Genoa. This Friday night fixture promises a thrilling battle as both teams look to secure crucial points in the league standings. Let’s dive into the team lineups and what fans can expect.

Team Lineups

Lazio

Sarri has opted for a familiar lineup, placing his trust in Provedel between the posts. The defense will see Gila and Provstgaard partner in the center, stepping in for Romagnoli. Marusic and Pellegrini will provide width on the flanks, while Basic, Cataldi, and Taylor form a dynamic midfield trio. Upfront, Sarri has chosen an attacking trident of Isaksen, Pedro, and the newly arrived Maldini.

Lazio Starting XI (4-3-3): Provedel; Marusic, Gila, Provstgaard, Pellegrini; Basic, Cataldi, Taylor; Isaksen, Maldini, Pedro. Manager: Sarri

Genoa

In his personal derby, De Rossi has confirmed the new signing Bijlow in goal. A three-man defense consisting of Marcandalli, Ostigard, and Vasquez will shield the net, while Norton-Cuffy and Martin will operate as wing-backs. Malinovskyi, Frendrup, and Ellertsson will control the midfield, supporting the attacking duo of Vitinha and Colombo.

Genoa Starting XI (3-5-2): Bijlow; Marcandalli, Ostigard, Vasquez; Norton-Cuffy, Malinovskyi, Frendrup, Ellertsson, Martin; Vitinha, Colombo. Manager: De Rossi

What to Expect

This match pits Lazio’s attacking prowess against Genoa’s resilient defense. Lazio, known for their fluid attacking play, will look to exploit the spaces created by Maldini, Isaksen and Pedro. Genoa, under De Rossi, has shown improved organization and will aim to frustrate Lazio and hit them on the counter-attack through the dynamic duo of Vitinha and Colombo. The midfield battle between Cataldi and Frendrup will be crucial in dictating the tempo of the game.

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