The pressure is on Maurizio Sarri and Lazio as they gear up to host Celtic in a crucial Champions League clash.
Kick-Off Time, Location & How to Watch
The match between Lazio and Celtic kicks off at 18:45 local time on Tuesday 28th November at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.
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Lazio vs Celtic: Recent History
Storm clouds have started to gather over Formello after Lazio’s disappointing 2-1 loss to strugglers Salernitana on Saturday, a result that leaves Sarri’s side in the bottom half of the Serie A table. Questions are starting to be asked about the coach’s future and belief is starting to wane in the capital.
Luckily for the Biancocelesti, they’re in a better position in the Champions League, sitting second in Group E, a point behind leaders Atletico Madrid and a point ahead of Feyenoord. Victory against Celtic could be enough to take them through to the knockout stages should Atletico beat Feyenoord.
Celtic have looked their usual flawless selves in the Scottish Premiership, sitting top of the table with 11 wins and three draws, remaining undefeated. They dropped points on the weekend in a frustrating 1-1 draw with Motherwell.
Team News & Expected Starting Lineups
Lazio are without Mattia Zaccagni and Alessio Romagnoli for their European encounter, whilst Nicolo Casale and Nicolo Rovella are recovering from their respective injuries.
Celtic cannot count on the injured Liel Abada, Reo Hatate and Daizen Maeda.
Lazio (4-3-3): Provedel; Marusic, Patric, Gila, Hysaj; Kamada, Cataldi, Luis Alberto; Felipe Anderson, Immobile, Pedro.
Celtic (4-3-3): Hart; Johnston, Phillips, Scales, Taylor; O’Riley, McGregor, Holm; Hyun-Jun, Furuashi, Yang.
Lazio vs Celtic: Betting Odds
- Lazio: -175
- Draw: +335
- Celtic: +525
- Under 2.5 Total Goals: +112
- Over 3.5 Total Goals: +192
- Under 1.5 Total Goals: +333
- Ciro Immobile: +120
- Valentin Castellanos: +160
- Kyogo Furuhashi: +330
- Daizen Maeda: +450
