BETTING GUIDE: Lazio vs Como, match preview, team news and betting tip
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With Lazio struggling to convert home advantage into wins and Como proving resilient and organised on the road, this matchup points towards another closely fought contest
Serie A action continues on Monday evening as Lazio welcome Como 1907 to the Stadio Olimpico in a pivotal Round 21 clash.
Kick-off is scheduled for 10:45 pm local, with both sides firmly in the hunt for European qualification and separated by just six points in the league standings.
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This fixture carries added significance given their recent meetings and contrasting momentum.
Lazio enter the match placed ninth in Serie A with 28 points from 20 games, a campaign defined by inconsistency and an unusually high number of draws.
Maurizio Sarri’s side have won just one of their last five league matches, drawing three of those encounters..
Across their last six games in all competitions, Lazio have recorded two wins, three draws and a defeat, scoring five goals and conceding the same number.
Goals have been at a premium, with five of those six matches finishing under 2.5 goals. Home form has been a growing concern for the Biancocelesti.
Lazio are winless in their last four matches at the Olimpico, drawing three and losing one and have failed to score in two of their last three home outings.
Despite a solid defensive base that has delivered clean sheets in half of their league games, their attacking output remains limited at just 1.05 goals per match this season.
Team news for Lazio is as follows: Captain Mattia Zaccagni returns from suspension, providing a creative boost, while Nicolo Rovella has recently returned to action.
However, Patric and Samuel Gigot remains sidelined in defence, and Boulaye Dia is unavailable after AFCON involvement.
Key attacking responsibility is likely to fall on Zaccagni, with Pedro offering an option from the bench.
Como 1907 arrive in Rome sitting an impressive 6th place with 34 points, having exceeded expectations following their promotion.
Cesc Fabregas’ side have won three of their last six league matches, scoring nine goals and conceding five in that period.
Although they are winless in their last two games, their overall form remains strong, particularly away from home.
On the road, Como have been efficient and confident. They have won their last two away league matches, scoring three goals in each while keeping clean sheets.
Defensively, they are among the league’s better sides, conceding just 0.8 goals per game, and their structured approach has translated well outside Lombardy.
Nico Paz and Tasos Douvikas have been central to their success, combining goals with creative output between the lines.
In terms of absentees, Como will again be without Alvaro Morata, Assane Diao and Edoardo Goldaniga, but their core midfield and attacking units remain intact.
Fabregas may rotate slightly following their recent loss to AC Milan, though the visitors are expected to maintain their usual control-based approach.
Head-to-head history suggests a tight affair. The last three league meetings have produced one win apiece and a draw, including a 2-0 Como victory earlier this season.
The last time Lazio hosted Como also ended level, while none of the last three meetings at the Olimpico have seen Lazio dominate proceedings.
Key betting pointers;
Lazio have drawn four of their last seven matches.
Lazio are winless in their last four home games, drawing three.
The last home meeting between these sides ended in a draw.
With Lazio struggling to convert home advantage into wins and Como proving resilient and organised on the road, this matchup points towards another closely fought contest.
Lazio’s low-scoring profile and Como’s controlled away performances suggest limited separation between the sides.
Prediction; Draw
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