Probable Lineups

4-1-4-1
Lazio
4-4-1-1
Atalanta
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparision

(48) 35 Goals 30 (38)
(30) 24 Assists 18 (24)
(6.7) 7 Average Ratings 6.9 (6.6)
29.9 Average Age 27.4
182.5 Average Height (cm) 181.5
(1.1) 1 Shots pg 1 (0.7)
(54%) 51% Aerial Duel Success 48% (50%)
(0.8) 0.7 Dribbles pg 0.4 (0.6)
(1.8) 1.5 Tackles pg 1.7 (2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Serie A.

Missing Players

Player Reason Status Rating
Honorato Ederson Out 6.53
André Dias Out 7.08
Marius Stankevicius Out 6.27
Mauro Zárate Out 6.2
Player Reason Status Rating
Daniele Capelli Out 7.22
Guido Marilungo Out 6.05
Gianpaolo Bellini Out 6.64
Stefano Lucchini Out 6.84

Team News

Lazio
  • Petkovic still has most of his roster available, so he has to pick one midfielder to start on the bench: Candreva should sit out at kick-off.
  • Gonzalez should take to the right side, with Hernanes and Mauri in the centre and Lulic on the left flank.
  • Dias won't take part in the match, and Ciani is ready to replace him in the centre of the defence.
Atalanta
  • Colantuono will be without three defenders and since Peluso moved to Juventus, he may have some difficulty in picking his XI.
  • Raimondi will be moved back to defence, so Schelotto could play on the right side of the midfield.
  • If, as widely reported, Schelotto is distracted by transfer talks with Internazionale, Giorgi is ready to take his spot.

Prediction

  • Lazio seem to be the only title challengers for Juventus at the minute, and will also meet the Bianconeri in the Coppa Italia semifinals. The Biancocelesti are currently the team that obtained the most points at home, where they won their last five matches.
  • On the other side, Atalanta lost their last four matches played away from Bergamo, and their position in the table has put them at risk of being involved in the relegation fight.
  • Expect the hosts to take control of the match, especially since most of Petkovic' players are available and he has plenty of option in midfield. Atalanta may be in a period of transition, since they sold Peluso and are selling Schelotto. The coach will have to work to make the new elements blend into the team without losing his playing style.
Prediction:
Lazio
2
0
Atalanta
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Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts Form
7 Lazio 18 7 13 61 ldwwwl
15 Atalanta 11 9 18 40 ddllld

Top Players

Lazio
Atalanta
Hernanes 7.45
M. Klose 7.23
A. Konko 7.22
L. Cigarini 7.35
G. Denis 7.12
C. Raimondi 7.01
M. Klose 15
Hernanes 11
A. Candreva 6
G. Denis 15
G. Bonaventura 7
L. Cigarini 2
S. Lulic 6
S. Mauri 5
A. Candreva 5
L. Cigarini 4
G. Denis 4
C. Raimondi 3

Match Forecast

Lazio will score from a direct freekick  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characters.
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