Lazio vs. Verona to close out Matchday 2

After a poor start ending in defeat to Como last week, Lazio will try to reset and really get going against visitors Verona.

While the Biancocelesti want a convincing win in front of their home support, after drawing in Udine, Verona will hope to take more points away from home before the international break.

HEAD-TO-HEAD

37 previous official encounters at Lazio's home ground: Lazio have won 22 (the last 2-1 in last year's Serie A}, there have been 11 draws (the last 3-3 in Serie A 2021/22} and Venezia have won 4 times (the last 2-1 in Serie A 2020/21}.

DID YOU KNOW?

Lazio have won only one of their last 9 official matches at Olimpico in all competitions, against 7 draws and 1 defeat. Their last win was a 3-1 after extra-time against Bod0 Glimt in the Europa League 2024/25 campaign. Lazio have conceded goals in 16 consecutive home games in all competitions, conceding a total of 24 goals. Their last clean sheet was on November 28, 2024 against Ludogorets in the 2024/25 Europa League campaign. Verona approaches this match on the back of five positive results in all competitions, among last season and this season: 1 win and 4 draws (all 1-1).

COACHES

Maurizio Sarri and Paolo Zanetti have faced each other four times: the Lazio coach is unbeaten thanks to 3 wins and 1 draw in his favor, with Sarri's teams scoring 10 goals, always scoring. Maurizio Sarri coached Verona in Lega Pro I Divisione from January to February 2008, with five matches resulting in 1 win and 4 defeats.

DISCIPLINE

Suspended: Romagnoli (Lazio) Cautioned: none

REFEREE

CREZZINI (COSTANZO – GARZELLI) IV: COLOMBO, VAR: PEZZUTO, AVAR: MARESCA

UPCOMING MATCHES IN SERIE A

Sassuolo-Lazio (Sunday 14 September, 18.00 CEST) Hellas Verona-Cremonese (Monday 15 September, 20.30 CEST) (Photo Getty Images)