Pisa vs Lazio Prediction
📢 Will the final match of Serie A's ninth round be a walk in the park for Lazio, or will it deliver another upset? The clash is set to take place at Arena Garibaldi, where the hosts will do everything in their power to secure their first victory since returning to the top flight. Pisa are currently in the relegation zone but consistently pose challenges to their opponents. Meanwhile, Lazio, despite facing their own issues, are gradually emerging from their slump. All of this sets the stage for a fiercely contested game where every mistake could prove decisive.
Head-to-Head
📊 There is no head-to-head history between Pisa and Lazio in the 21st century, as the teams have not faced each other in any official matches during this period.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Pisa Team Overview
🔵 Pisa are still searching for their first win since their much-anticipated return to Serie A, but it's too early to write them off. Despite sitting second from the bottom with just four points and a goal difference of -7, the "Nerazzurri" consistently put up a fight in almost every match, often coming close to securing victories.
⚫ Last weekend, Pisa nearly pulled off a stunning result with a 2-2 draw against AC Milan. Considering the context-a road game against one of the league's top teams and an early conceded goal-the outcome is commendable. In fact, Pisa were leading 2-1 until the 93rd minute, but couldn't hold on as a long-range strike from Zakaria Attakame denied them a long-awaited win and two extra points. Nonetheless, the match demonstrated that the team can compete even against the giants of Italian football.
Match Results: Pisa
Lazio Rome Team Overview
🔵 Lazio can be considered one of the unluckiest teams in this Serie A season. The club couldn't execute a full transfer campaign in the summer due to an existing ban, and now they're dealing with a spate of injuries. Nevertheless, the "Eagles" are showing resilience and gradually finding stability: they are unbeaten in their last four matches, although they still sit only 10th in the standings.
⚪ However, it's important to acknowledge that Lazio are expending a tremendous amount of energy on the pitch to achieve this. In their away match against Atalanta (0-0), the "Eagles" spent most of the game defending (4-16 in shots) and miraculously kept a clean sheet. In their latest game against Juventus (1-0), the scenario was similar: they played on the back foot again, though they attacked slightly more than in the Atalanta clash. However, it was enough to score the only goal in the 9th minute and secure those crucial three points.
Match Results: Lazio Rome
Latest news
Pisa
📣 Head coach Alberto Gilardino reacted emotionally to the sensational 2-2 draw against Milan: "I'm not sure whether to be angry about the missed victory or to celebrate such a performance. The team showed character and confidence, keeping the match under control - this is more than just a single point gained."
🚫 Pisa are still dealing with personnel issues across several areas. Veteran defender Raúl Albiol is sidelined until early December due to a broken wrist. Mateus Luasurdi remains doubtful due to physical discomfort, while Tomás Esteves and Calvin Stengs are recovering from muscle injuries. All three are under medical observation, and a decision on their participation will be made closer to the game.
Lazio Rome
📣 After the match against Juventus (1-0), head coach Maurizio Sarri praised the team's dedication and character: "We suffered, but we showed commitment and quality. Basic and Isaksen surprised us with their level of play. The team is growing: eight points from four matches with an average of seven players missing is a testament to our spirit."
🚫 Lazio are also dealing with a challenging injury situation, with several players still sidelined. Nuno Tavares is continuing his recovery from a muscle injury and is expected to return by mid-November. Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Nicolo Rovella, and Matteo Cancellieri are also injured and should be back in early November. Samuel Gigot and forward Valentin Castellanos remain doubtful as they deal with muscle issues.
⚽️ Goal Prediction
Pisa at home and away are essentially two different teams. With the support of their fans, the club plays with much more confidence and organization in defense. Out of the 12 goals conceded over eight rounds, only 2 have been at home-one each from Roma (0-1) and Udinese (0-1). Lazio, on the other hand, are highly inconsistent on the road: in four away games, they failed to score in three, only managing to net three goals against Genoa (3-0)-but that's more of an outlier as the "Griffins" currently sit at the bottom of the table. Therefore, we're betting on Lazio under 1.5 goals.
🚩 Corner Prediction
Pisa adopt a cautious, defensive style, prioritizing reliability and compactness over aggressive forward play. As a result, they rarely engage in prolonged attacks and seldom reach the corner flag. Pisa have taken fewer than 4.5 corners in 9 of their last 10 matches, and overall, they rank just 15th in Serie A with an average of 3.4 corners per game. We expect this trend to continue.
Editor's Prediction
According to bookmakers, Lazio are entering the upcoming match as favorites, and it's understandable why. Pisa's squad is comparatively modest, while the "Eagles" consistently represent Italy on the European stage. However, we beg to differ. Due to a transfer ban, the Romans have displayed highly inconsistent football, even though they've been picking up points more frequently of late. It's important to note that both their draw against Atalanta (0-0) and victory over Juventus (1-0) were achieved by playing defensively and counter-attacking effectively. This Thursday, Lazio will need to take the initiative against a team that knows how to defend well at home. It's precisely in matches with this scenario that the "Eagles" have often struggled this season. Therefore, our bet is Pisa will not lose. We anticipate a goalless draw, with the scoreboard reading 0-0.
Betting Tips: Pisa - Lazio Rome
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