The 2024-25 edition of Serie A is back in action with another set of matches this week as Hellas Verona take on Marco Baroni's Lazio side in an encounter at the Stadio Olimpico on Monday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.
Lazio vs Hellas Verona Preview
Hellas Verona are in fifth place in the Serie A standings and have punched above their weight this season. The away side wom 2-0 against Genoa last week and will want to continue in the same vein in this fixture.
Lazio, on the other hand, are in 10th place in the league table and have been inconsistent over the past year. The Biancocelesti played out a 2-2 draw against AC Milan in their previous game and will need to take it up a notch this weekend.
Lazio vs Hellas Verona Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Lazio have a good recent record against Hellas Verona and have won 13 out of the last 25 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Hellas Verona's six victories.
- Three of the last five matches played between Lazio and Hellas Verona in Serie A have ended in draws - as many as the 20 such games preceding this run.
- Hellas Verona have won only one of their last 16 matches away from home against Lazio in Serie A, with their only such victory during this period coming by a 2-1 scoreline in December 2020.
- Lazio have found the back of the net in 20 of their last 21 matches against Hellas Verona in Serie A and have scored a total of 46 goals during this period.
Lazio vs Hellas Verona Prediction
Lazio have flattered to deceive over the past year and will need to make amends this season. The hosts have a good squad at their disposal and have a point to prove going into this game.
Hellas Verona have exceeded expectations and are capable of pulling off an upset on their day. Both teams are evenly matched and could play out a draw this weekend.
Prediction: Lazio 1-1 Hellas Verona
Lazio vs Hellas Verona Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - No
Tip 3: Hellas Verona to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Valentin Castellanos to score - Yes