A revamped Lazio side will play their first official match under the guidance of Marco Baroni when they host Venezia in the opening Serie A matchday.
Lazio vs Venezia Kick-Off Time, Location & Where to Watch
The Serie A clash between Lazio and Venezia kicks off at 20:45 local time on Sunday 19h August at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.
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Lazio Form Guide: Recent Results
When it comes to pre-season, we can only talk about a form guide with a pinch of salt. Nevertheless, the Biancocelesti have registered positive results in their summer friendlies. This includes comfortable wins over Tripani, Hansa and Frosinone, and a hard-fought draw against Southampton at St. Marry’s Stadium.
Lazio even won a gigantic trophy by beating Cadiz in their final pre-season test. So Baroni will be hoping that his club bow begins with a win, and the schedule provided him with a relatively humble opponent at home in the shape of the newly-promoted Venezia. Hence, the Aquile supporters won’t settle for anything less than three points.
Venezia Form Guide: Recent Results
Venezia secured promotion to the top flight by prevailing in the Serie B playoffs last June. The Venetians had a decent pre-season, with the highlight being a 1-0 win over Utrecht. However, their first official fixture of the campaign began with a disappointing elimination from the Coppa Italia at the hands of Brescia.
The Lagunari will be looking to put their cup woes behind them and register a positive result at the Olimpico. Nevertheless, Di Francesco’s squad remains somewhat incomplete, and will probably have to do without their influential stars Joel Pohjanpalo and Gianluca Busio who remain short on match fitness, as well as Tanner Tessmann who has been omitted for market reasons.
Lazio vs Venezia: Match Insights
- Lazio emerged victorious in five of the last eight fixtures against Venezia. The Venetians only prevailed once, while two fixtures ended in draws.
- The last time the two sides met dates back to the 2021/22 Serie A campaign. The Biancocelesti won 3-1 away and then 1-0 at home.
- Lazio have won four of their last five Serie A opening fixtures. Their only loss ensued last season in Lecce.
Starting Lineups: Marco Baroni & Eusebio Di Francesco’s Probable Selections
LAZIO (4-2-3-1): Provedel; Lazzari, Patric, Romagnoli, Pellegrini; Vecino, Guendouzi; Tchaouna, Noslin, Zaccagni; Castellanos.
VENEZIA (3-4-2-1): Joronen; Altare, Svodoba, Sverko; Zampano, Duncan, Crnigoj, Sagrado; Oristanio, Pierini; Gytkjaer.
4-2-3-1 let’s go
Team looks set up well, c’mon lads, bring the victory 🦅
Encouraging pre-season results and a fresh approach. Definitely sad to see Immobile, Luis Alberto and Anderson go, but there always comes a time.
Andiamo ragazzi e Forza Lazio!!