Lazio take on the visitors Torino in the round 30 match of Italian Serie A. The match will be played on Monday, March 31st at Stadio Olimpico (Rome).
Lazio finished as Serie A runners-up in 2023 under Maurizio Sarri—an achievement they've rarely matched in their history. However, Sarri didn’t even see out the following season, despite leading the team into the Champions League knockout rounds. On the other hand, Lazio improved domestically after his departure, narrowly edging out Fiorentina to secure seventh place. As a result, their new head coach, Marco Baroni, earned the chance to compete in the Europa League. While not a top priority for Italian clubs, Lazio still topped their group and then knocked out Viktoria Plzen in the round of 16. They also showed signs of progress in Serie A, but since mid-February, they have managed just one draw in their last five matches, culminating in a humiliating 5-0 defeat to Bologna before the international break. A response is now crucial to avoid falling further behind in the European race.
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Torino hasn't made significant progress under its new coach. The Granata remain an ambitious club, looking to build on their storied, albeit tragic, history. Their previous manager, Ivan Juric, helped them establish themselves in the upper half of the table, but he ultimately failed to break into the European places. Last summer, he was replaced by Paolo Vanoli, who had just guided Venezia to promotion. Vanoli had a promising start, but Torino’s early season was derailed by a September Coppa Italia exit against Empoli, marking the beginning of a rough patch. It took time for the team to regain momentum, but they have now found consistency. In their last four league matches, Torino only failed to beat Parma, though even in that game, the hosts twice responded to Pellegrino’s goals. Wins over AC Milan, Monza, and Empoli have propelled them to 11th place with 38 points, and they are pushing for a strong finish.
Torino went unbeaten in five consecutive meetings against Lazio. However, the Eagles have now won the last three encounters, including a thrilling 3-2 victory away from home in September. The stronger team, playing at home and still in contention for a Champions League spot, faces a traditionally favorable opponent. Expect Baroni’s side to claim an important victory.
Prediction for the match: Lazio to win.
