The Matchday 20 clash in Serie A between Lazio and Como will take place on January 10 at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome. Lazio vs. Como: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Referee: Paride Tremolada (Italy)
Matches – 7 (Serie A, 2023/24–2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 30;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.3;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 24;
Penalties – 71%.
Predicted lineups for Lazio vs. Como
Lazio (4-2-3-1): Ivan Provedel – Nuno Tavares, Mario Gila, Alessio Romagnoli, Adam Marusic – Matteo Guendouzi, Nicolo Rovella – Gustav Isaksen, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Mattia Zaccagni – Valentin Castellanos.
Como (4-2-3-1): Pepe Reina – Alberto Moreno, Marc-Oliver Kempf, Edoardo Goldaniga, Ignasi Van der Brempt – Lucas da Cunha, Yannick Engelhardt – Gabriel Strefezza, Nicolas Paz Martinez, Aliou Fadera – Patrick Cutrone.
The starting lineup for each team in their previous match in this tournament is indicated.
Lazio
In the last round, Marco Baroni's side lost the capital derby to Roma with a score of 0-2. As a result, Lazio failed to win for the third time in their last four league matches (1 draw, 2 losses). Additionally, it was their third match without scoring a goal this Serie A season. The club remains in fourth place in the standings with 35 points. Notably, Lazio has conceded more goals than any other team in the top eight of the current championship (27).
Defender Patric Gabarron and midfielder Matias Vecino will miss the game due to injuries. Defender Mario Gila, midfielder Mattia Zaccagni, and forward Valentin Castellanos are suspended for this match.
- The club has not lost in 13 of their last 14 home matches in Serie A (10 wins, 3 draws).
- At least three goals have been scored in 8 of their last 9 home league matches.
- Lazio scored at least twice in 7 of their last 9 home Serie A games.
Como
Cesc Fabregas's side defeated Lecce 2-0 at home in their last match. This was Como's fourth win in the current championship and their second in the last three games. Additionally, the team kept a clean sheet for the second time this Serie A season. The club moved up to 16th place in the standings with 18 points. It is noteworthy that Como has conceded 17 goals away in this championship, surpassing only two teams in this regard.
Midfielder Sergi Roberto will miss the game due to injury. Defender Edoardo Goldaniga is suspended. The team has added forward Assane Diao to their squad.
- The club has not won in 9 of their last 10 away matches in Serie A (3 draws, 6 losses).
- No more than two goals have been scored in 7 of their last 8 league matches.
- Como has not scored more than once in 5 of their last 6 away Serie A games.
Lazio vs. Como: Match Prediction
In only the last two home league matches have Lazio slightly slowed down, having previously performed very confidently in front of their fans with a five-match winning streak. However, this dip can be easily explained: the level of competition was very high, with Lazio facing Inter and Atalanta. The club managed to collect just one point in these matches but remains one of the strongest home teams this Serie A season. Only Napoli and Atalanta have earned more points at home (21) than Lazio (20).
Como has earned most of their points this championship at home (12 at home and only six away). Cesc Fabregas's side has played ten away matches this Serie A season, managing not to lose in only four of them (1 win, 3 draws). In their last six away league matches, the team has collected just two points.
I believe Como will struggle to handle the pressure from Lazio, so I expect a maximum result from the hosts. My prediction: Lazio to win
