Milinkovic-Savic leveled up the result in first minute of additional time in the first halftime, while Immobile sealed their victory from the penalty kick in 68th minute. After this three pointer Lazio remained at fourth position, but now having only five points less than leaders from Juventus. Despite their good run in Serie A, Cup remains competition which can earn them European exit and the team wants victory here badly.
Lazio won’t be counting at forward Keita (16/5) who is out on national duty at African Cup of Nations. Doubtful for this match is defender Lukaku (6/0) while injured remains midfielder Morrison who anyway didn’t play so far in the season.
Genoa, on the other side, comes from fourth consecutive defeat, as the team got completely outplayed by Crotone 4:1 away from home last Sunday evening. The team took the lead first in 28th minute via Simeone, but Cagliari looked way more dangerous from that moment on and easily exploited all the gaps from Genoa’s defense.
They reverted the scoreline already in the first halftime with goals from Borriello in 40th and Joao Pedro four minutes later. Hosts scored twice more earlier in the second halftime, via Borriello again in 60th minute and via Farias from a penalty kick four minutes later. Genoa had many problems in the defense and couldn’t help themselves, not even after 79th minute when the hosts stood playing with a man less. Genoa needs to quickly revert the things around, as they now have four defeats in a row and are only at fifteenth position, still having thirteen points more than relegating placed sides, being at least completely safe regarding that matter.
Visitors won’t be counting here at first choice goalkeeper Perin (16/0), but also at defenders Fiamozzi (4/0) and Biraschi (1/0) due injuries. Injured is also midfielder Veloso (14/0), while forward Gakpe (7/1) is tied with African Cup of Nations duty.
Lazio has shown way more so far in the season, the team is in a much better momentum and surely has plenty of more individual quality. It would be really great susprise to see Lazio not getting an easy victory.
Lazio vs Genoa: Head-to-head stats
Lazio won 3-1 in the Serie clash against Genoa this season on October at the Stadio Olimpico. They have won the last two home matches against Genoa, but Genoa had won in all of their previous 4 visits. If you look at the overall record regardless of the venue, Lazio are unbeaten in the last three matches with 2 wins and a draw. While Genoa were on an 8 match winning run prior to that.
Lazio vs Genoa: Prediction
With a strong home record on their side, Lazio are firm favourites to win this one. Genoa have been inconsistent all way through this season. Moreover, they are a team that lacks confidence while playing away from home. A 7 match win-less run on the road that includes 6 defeats is more than enough to back Lazio for a straight win here. Watch Live stream free Click Here | Link 2#
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