Lazio vs Genoa: Preview, History, Lineups, Betting Odds

By Apollo Heyes - 4 Dec 2023, 10:30

ROME, ITALY - DECEMBER 02: Pedro Rodriguez of SS Lazio celebrates a opening goal during the Serie A TIM match between SS Lazio and Cagliari Calcio at Stadio Olimpico on December 02, 2023 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Marco Rosi - SS Lazio/Getty Images)

Lazio will be expecting to get off to a strong start in the Coppa Italia as they face Genoa in the Round of 16.

Kick-Off Time, Location & How to Watch

The match between Lazio and Genoa kicks off at 21:00 local time on Tuesday 5th December at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.

To find out how to watch Lazio vs Genoa in your respective country, check out this verified list of international TV listings.

Lazio vs Genoa: Recent History

Lazio performed fairly well in their Serie A outing on Saturday, securing a 1-0 win over a resurgent Cagliari. Despite their control and chances across the match, Maurizio Sarri’s side only managed to find the back of the net once, continuing their struggle in finding decisiveness.

The mood is starting to lighten in Formello, however, and last week’s win over Celtic secured the Biancocelesti’s spot in the Champions League knockout stages, a key objective of the season.

Genoa have looked positive under Alberto Gilardino this season and held Empoli to a 1-1 draw on the weekend, leaving them 14^th in the table, five points ahead of relegation candidates Hellas Verona.

The Ligurian outfit have done well in the Coppa Italia this term, securing a 4-3 win over Modena in the first round and a 2-1 victory over Reggiana in their second cup outing.

Team News & Expected Starting Lineups

Lazio will be without Alessio Romagnoli, Nicolo Casale and Mattia Zaccagni for their clash with Genoa. Elseid Hysaj and Luis Alberto could be rested, with the former dealing with flu symptoms and the latter working off a minor thigh issue.

Genoa cannot count on the injured Caleb Ekuban, Mattia Bani, Kevin Strootman and Albert Gudmundsson.

Lazio (4-3-3): Sepe; Pellegrini, Patric, Gila, Hysaj; Vecino, Cataldi, Basic; Kamada, Castellanos, Felipe Anderson.

Genoa (3-5-2): Leali; De Winter, Matturro, Vogliacco; Martin, Kutlu, Galdames, Thorsby, Hefti; Malinovskyi, Puscas.