Lazio vs Parma Preview: Predictions, Team News, Lineups

Lazio return to league action on Saturday evening at Stadio Olimpico. They host Parma after the international break.

Recent form and context

Lazio are chasing a fourth straight Serie A win. They beat Sassuolo and AC Milan at home. They then won 2-0 away at Bologna with a late brace from Kenneth Taylor.

Those results pushed Lazio into eighth place. They trail sixth-placed Roma by 11 points. Lazio also face a Coppa Italia semi-final second leg against Atalanta, after a goalless first meeting.

Clean-sheet record

Lazio have kept consecutive clean sheets versus Milan and Bologna. Their 14 shutouts rank only behind Inter this season. That total is Lazio’s second-best at this stage in the 21st century.

Head-to-head and historical edge

Lazio have dominated Parma in recent years. They have won 11 of the last 15 Serie A meetings. Parma have only one win in those 15 games.

Parma have lost eight of their last nine matches in Rome. Their last league win at the Olimpico dates back to September 2009.

Parma’s situation

Parma lost 4-1 to Torino and then 2-0 at home to Cremonese before the break. Despite that, their top-flight survival looks achievable.

Carlos Cuesta is in his first senior head-coaching role. His side have not lost three league games in a row this season. They sit seven points clear of the relegation zone with eight rounds left.

Away record and scoring

Parma have collected 20 points from 15 away matches. Only seven clubs have more road wins. Yet they have scored a league-low 10 away goals.

Team News

This section summarises key absences and returns for both clubs.

• Lazio remain without keeper Ivan Provedel. Edoardo Motta continues in goal.
• Captain Mattia Zaccagni is out with a thigh issue. Samuel Gigot and Nicolo Rovella are also unavailable.
• Patric has been used to cover for Rovella. Danilo Cataldi is now fit and could start.
• Toma Basic and Mario Gila need further tests for muscular problems.
• Parma expect Mateo Pellegrino to lead the attack. He has eight Serie A goals, five on the road.
• Enrico Delprato can return from suspension. Mariano Troilo serves a one-match ban.
• Matija Frigan and Benjamin Cremaschi remain sidelined. Adrian Bernabe is doubtful.

Likely lineups

Prediction

Filmogaz.com assesses form and match history. Lazio look to continue their momentum at the Olimpico.

Parma remain capable on the road but lack recent success in Rome. The most likely scoreline is a narrow Lazio victory.

This Lazio vs Parma Preview: Predictions, Team News, Lineups aims to provide a concise match guide.