After earning back-to-back wins last week, Lazio are hoping to extend their positive run when they host Nice on the second matchday of the Europa League Group stage.
Lazio vs OGC Nice Kick-Off Time, Location & Where to Watch
The Europa League clash between Lazio and Nice kicks off at 18:45 CET on Thursday 3rd October at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.
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Lazio Form Guide: Recent Results & Table Position
Lazio have had their ups and downs in the first few weeks of the season, but they showed encouraging signs in their previous two outings. After suffering a controversial defeat at the hands of Fiorentina, the Biancocelesti bounced back with a convincing 3-0 victory over Dynamo Kyiv in their Europa League opener before becoming the first team to beat Torino this term.
The Italian capital side currently sits third in the EL table following their brilliant debut, so they’re hoping to register another positive result to remain among the Top Eight and subsequently secure their spot in the Round of 16 while avoiding playoffs.
OGC Nice Form Guide: Recent Results & Table Position
Nice have yet to hit their stride this season. They have thus far recorded two wins, two draws and two defeats in their first six Ligue 1 outings, leaving them in the middle of the table.
The French Riviera side settled for a 1-1 draw against Real Sociedad on Europa League’s Matchday One, so they’ll be gunning for the maiden European win of the season.
Lazio vs OGC Nice: Match Insights
- Lazio won both previous encounters between the two clubs, beating Nice 3-1 away and 1-0 at home. Both meetings occurred in the 2017/18 Europa League.
- Nice have a miserable record against Italian clubs in European competitions. They lost all six of the previous meetings, registering 1-13 on aggregate.
- Lazio won their last three European contests at home without ever conceding a goal. The most recent was against Bayern Munich in the Champions League Round of 16.
- Nice are currently running on a six-match losing skid in their away fixtures in the Europa League, dating back to 2017.
- Lazio are unbeaten in their last 11 home fixtures in all competitions.
Starting Lineups: Marco Baroni & Franck Haise’s Probable Selections
Lazio (4-2-3-1):Mandas; Marusic, Patric, Gila, Pellegrini; Guendouzi, Vecino; Tchaouna, Dele-Bashiru, Pedro; Castellanos.
OGC Nice (3-4-2-1): Bulka; Ndayishimiye, Bombito, Dante; Clauss, Rosario, Louchet, Abdi; Bounani, Guessand; Moukoko
