Lazio are hoping to maintain momentum following their thrashing of Milan with a good showing against an inconsistent Fiorentina side.
Kick-Off Time, Location & How to Watch
The match between Lazio and Fiorentina kicks off at 18.00 local time on Sunday 29th January at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.
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Lazio vs Fiorentina: Recent History
Lazio started 2023 on the wrong foot, dropping points to Lecce and Empoli, but the team have bounced back in recent weeks, picking up wins over Sassuolo, Bologna and Scudetto hopefuls Milan. Despite a lack of winter reinforcements, the Biancocelesti have started to flex their muscles and look set to put on a determined fight for a top four finish.
Juventus’ 15-point deduction and Inter’s loss to Empoli have allowed Lazio to creep into third in the league table, just one point behind second place Milan.
Fiorentina have not looked themselves this season, struggling to maintain a consistent level and having to fight hard for all three points every weekend. The Viola have only won one of their last five league outings, beating Sassuolo 2-1 on 7th January.
Lazio did not struggle in their first meeting with Fiorentina this season, picking up a 4-0 win in Florence.
Lazio vs Fiorentina: Team News
Maurizio Sarri will have to do without Mario Gila, Stefan Radu and star striker Ciro Immobile, all of whom are out injured. Adam Marusic is also in doubt due to a muscle injury.
Fiorentina cannot count on the injured Gaetano Castrovilli and Riccardo Sottil. Arthur Cabral is also in doubt due to a hamstring issue.
Expected Starting Lineups
Lazio will likely field their strongest possible lineup to face Fiorentina, relying on trusted stars like Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, Luis Alberto and Mattia Zaccagni. Felipe Anderson will again play the false nine role, filling in for Immobile.
Italiano is not expected to deploy any surprises in Rome, placing his trust in the usual suspects like Sofyan Amrabat, Nikola Milenkovic and Christian Kouame.
Lazio (4-3-3): Provedel; Lazzari, Casale, Romagnoli, Marusic; Milinkovic-Savic, Cataldi, Luis Alberto; Pedro, Felipe Anderson, Zaccagni.
Fiorentina (4-2-3-1): Terracciano; Dodo, Milenkovic, Igor, Biraghi; Amrabat, Duncan; Ikone, Bonaventura, Gonzalez; Kouame.
