Lazio will look to build on their opening day win as they welcome Spezia for their next fixture in the Serie A 2021-22 season on Saturday.
Match Details:
Teams: Lazio vs Spezia
Venue: Stadio Olimpico, Rome
Date: Saturday 28th August, 2021
Time: 10:00 PM IST
Live Link: https://www.voot.com/shows/serie-a/124258
Preview
Lazio opened their campaign with a 3-1 away win against Empoli last week and will look to build on that performance as they welcome Spezia for their first home match of the season.
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Bandinelli gave the hosts the lead in the 4th minute before Milinkovic-Savic, Lazzari and Immobile’s first half strikes ensured a comeback win for the visitors.
It was just the start new manager, Maurizio Sarri was aiming for as he begins his new journey at the Italian club with a win against his ex-club.
On the other hand, Spezia were held to a 2-2 draw against Cagliari in their first fixture of the season on Monday.
Gyasi and Bastoni’s goals were cancelled out by Pedro’s brace as both sides shared the spoils.
🔚 FULL TIME #CagliariSpezia 2-2 pic.twitter.com/rmAxAXjRaq
— Spezia Calcio English (@acspezia_en) August 23, 2021
Spezia will be under pressure to get their first win of the season as they aim to prove their mettle and improve from last season’s poor show.
Both sides last met in April where Lazio won the clash 2-1 at home.
Lazzari and Verde cancelled out each other’s goals before Caicedo’s spot kick two minutes from time gave the hosts a win.
Form Guide
Lazio: WDWDW
Spezia: DWDWD
#TrainingSession 📝
Prime prove tattiche per la squadra e primo allenamento per Toma #Basic➡️ https://t.co/0vYlVSM9HQ pic.twitter.com/FYZFzwTvcz
— S.S.Lazio (@OfficialSSLazio) August 25, 2021
Last Matches of both teams:
Empoli 1-3 Lazio
Cagliari 2-2 Spezia
Where to watch the live streaming and broadcast of Lazio vs Spezia in India?
The match can be live streamed on the club’s official website or on the Voot App. Meanwhile, the broadcast is available on Jio TV.
Team News
Adekanye and Cataldi are ruled out for the home side due to a meniscus injury and strain respectively.
Spezia has no injury concerns and pose a fresh and fit squad.
Lazio possible 11:
Reina, Hysaj, Acerbi, Felipe, Lazzari, Akpa-Akpro, Leiva, Milinkovic-Savic, Rodriguez, Anderson and Immobile
Spezia possible 11:
Zoet, Hristov, Erlic, Nikolaou, Ferrer, Maggiore, Bastoni, Adou, Colley, Verde and Gyasi
Prediction: Lazio 2-0 Spezia
Lazio will look to keep the winning start intact against a struggling Spezia side.
We expect the home side to pick up a comfortable win as they pose a stronger and in-from squad.
Players to watch out for: Immobile, Milinkovic-Savic, Gyasi and Bastoni.