Lazio take on the visitors Fiorentina in the round 22 match of Italian Serie A. The match will be played on Sunday, January 26th at Stadio Olimpico (Rome).
Lazio have improved but remains unpredictable. The "Eagles," under Maurizio Sarri, reached their peak in the 21st century, finishing as Serie A runners-up in 2023. However, Sarri's tenure ended shortly after as the club grew frustrated with last season’s disappointing seventh-place finish, which saw him dismissed before the campaign concluded. During the summer, Marco Baroni was appointed as his permanent replacement. Baroni's results have been a mixed bag, especially early on, but the team's overall trajectory has been promising. Lazio remains competitive in the Coppa Italia, having eliminated Napoli, and dominated their Europa League group with 16 points in six matches. They carried that momentum into the knockout stage with a commanding win over Real Sociedad. In Serie A, their form has been inconsistent, with a crushing 0-6 loss to Inter and a defeat in the derby overshadowing a hard-fought win over Lecce. However, the club bounced back last weekend with a convincing 3-0 victory against Verona. Lazio's improvement is evident, but their ability to deliver consistently, especially against top-tier teams, remains under question.
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Fiorentina had seen stable yet unspectacular results under Vincenzo Italiano, finishing eighth in Serie A in both 2023 and 2024, alongside back-to-back Conference League final appearances, though they lost on both occasions. This summer, Italiano was replaced by Raffaele Palladino, who previously impressed by turning Monza into a mid-table side in their Serie A debut. While Palladino started well with solid performances in all competitions, including the Conference League, Fiorentina's form has dipped recently. They were shockingly eliminated at home by Empoli in the Coppa Italia after a penalty shootout and are now on a winless streak across competitions. Their latest outing, a 1-1 draw at home against Torino, extended their struggles, leaving fans concerned. The Violas’ lack of confidence and cutting edge in recent weeks has exposed vulnerabilities that opponents are keen to exploit.
Lazio has gone unbeaten in five straight matches against Fiorentina, with multiple victories in that span. However, the Florence-based side managed to beat the Eagles twice in 2024, showcasing their potential to challenge. Lazio is the stronger side and plays at home, giving them the edge. A straightforward bet on a win for the Eagles seems logical given the current form of both teams.
Prediction for the match: Lazio to win.
