Lazio vs. Fiorentina Preview and Betting Odds

This weekend, Serie A will feature a key clash for a Champions League spot as Lazio hosts Fiorentina for the Matchday 22.

Lazio is coming off an impressive 3-0 away victory against Verona, cutting a bad streak of results.

On the other hand, Fiorentina disappointed once again, drawing 1-1 at home versus Torino.

Lazio vs. Fiorentina Betting Odds and Info

¿Por qué apostar por la Lazio?

Lazio returned to winning ways after three games without a victory, delivering a dominant 3-0 performance against Verona on the road. The goals came from Samuel Gigot, Boulaye Dia, and Mattia Zaccagni.

The Roman side sits in fourth place with 39 points, 11 behind the leader Napoli. They have recorded 12 wins, three draws, and six losses. Their 37 goals make them the third-best attack in the league, behind Inter (51) and Atalanta (46). However, their 28 goals conceded represent the worst defensive record among the top nine teams. They just ended a streak of five matches conceding goals.

At home, Lazio had been performing well with a streak of six victories, five of them consecutive, and a draw. However, they suffered a crushing 0-6 loss to Inter, followed by two consecutive 1-1 draws against Atalanta and Como.

Valentín Castellanos leads the team with seven goals, while Boulaye Dia has six and has scored in the last two games.

For this match, they will regain forward Loun Tchaouna, but Matías Vecino and Patric remain sidelined due to injuries.

Interestingly, the last three games involving Lazio haveseen a red card (two of ‘Le Aquile’), and four of the last five matches havefeatured one as well.

¿Por qué apostar por la Fiorentina?

Fiorentina had a strong start and was considered the surprise of La Serie A italiana, however, they are now winless in six matches, with four losses, which has caused them to drop several positions in the standings. They currently sit in sixth place with 33 points, though they have a game less than Inter.

En general, they have nine wins, six draws, and five losses, scoring 33 goals and conceding 21. The team has allowed goals in their last six matches and recently drew 1-1 at home against Torino, despite their opponents playing with 10 men from the 33rd minute due to Ali Dembele’s red card.

Notable players this season include Spanish goalkeeper David De Gea and Italian forward Moise Kean, who has scored 12 goals and is just two behind the league’s top scorer, Mateo Retegui (Atalanta). Behind Kean, the next goal scorers of the club are three players, each one with three goals.

Midfielders Danilo Cataldi and Edoardo Bove are listed as injured and will miss this match.

Análisis final de apuestas: Lazio vs. Fiorentina

This is a key match for both teams in their quest for European aspirations next year. Having returned to winning ways, Lazio holds a slight advantage, while Fiorentina continues to struggle in their slump. The Romans are expected to take the victory.

The odds at Gambyl Exchange favor Lazio, with a Moneyline of 2.13, while Fiorentina is at 3.78, and a draw stands at 3.54.

Fiorentina has two consecutive 2-1 victories in 2024 and at home. The most recent match was on September 22, with two penalty goals from Albert Gudmundsson, the second one scored in the 90th minute.

The last time they faced off in the Italian capital, Lazio secured a 1-0 victory. When playing at home, ‘Le Aquile’ is unbeaten in nine matches, with seven wins, five of them in a row.

Go for a straight win for Lazio in the Moneyline. If you bet $100 at 2.13, you will gain $113 for a total payout of $213.

Lazio vs. Fiorentina Betting Pick: Lazio