Fiorentina vs Lazio Preview: Predictions, Team News, and Lineups
Fiorentina return to Serie A action on Monday at Stadio Franchi. They host Lazio after a heavy European defeat in midweek.
Recent form and context
The Viola suffered a 3-0 loss at Crystal Palace in the Conference League quarter-final first leg. The result leaves their European progression in doubt.
Domestically, Fiorentina beat Hellas Verona 1-0 last week. That win helped lift them just above the relegation zone with seven matches remaining.
Defensive shift and trends
Fiorentina have improved at the back recently. They kept three clean sheets in their last six Serie A games.
That followed a long run with just one shutout in the prior 20 league matches. Since February they have won half of their Serie A fixtures.
Opposition status and objectives
Lazio arrive ninth in the table. They sit 13 points adrift of sixth-placed Roma and have recorded 11 draws so far this season.
Maurizio Sarri’s side can realistically target European qualification via the Coppa Italia. The second leg of their semi-final against Atalanta is set for later this month.
Late-goal habit
Lazio have a knack for late strikes. They have scored 38% of their league goals in the final 15 minutes.
That tendency includes Pedro’s stoppage-time equaliser against Fiorentina in January.
Head-to-head and recent meetings
Fiorentina have had the upper hand recently. Lazio have lost three of their last four meetings with the Viola.
At the Franchi, Fiorentina aim to record a third straight home win over Lazio.
Team News
For a concise Fiorentina vs Lazio Preview: Predictions, Team News, and Lineups, read on for the key availability notes.
Manor Solomon is set to return for Fiorentina. However Albert Gudmundsson and Nicolo Fagioli are suspended.
Niccolo Fortini remains sidelined. Fabiano Parisi and Moise Kean face late fitness checks ahead of the match.
Kean has been hampered by a persistent shin issue. Roberto Piccoli could keep the starting striker role if Kean is ruled out.
Lazio absences
Lazio will be without first-choice goalkeeper Ivan Provedel. Captain Mattia Zaccagni is also out injured.
Samuel Gigot and Nicolo Rovella remain long-term absentees. Patric, Lorenzo Pellegrini and Mario Gila require further assessment.
Daniel Maldini is the preferred central striker on paper. His participation is uncertain after missing training.
Possible lineups
- Fiorentina (possible): De Gea; Dodo, Pongracic, Ranieri, Gosens; Ndour, Mandragora, Brescianini; Harrison, Piccoli, Fazzini.
- Lazio (possible): Motta; Marusic, Romagnoli, Provstgaard, Tavares; Dele-Bashiru, Cataldi, Taylor; Isaksen, Dia, Noslin.
Prediction
Filmogaz.com expects a close game. Fiorentina need a win to strengthen their survival bid.
Lazio’s late-goal pattern makes them dangerous in the closing stages. Our scoreline prediction is 1-1.
