Lazio vs Salernitana: Preview and Prediction

Lazio will be looking to bounce back from their recent slump when they host relegation-threatened Salernitana on Friday night. The Biancocelesti are in dire need of a positive result after suffering six defeats in their last eight matches, leaving them four points adrift of the top six in Serie A.

The pressure is mounting on new manager Igor Tudor, who will be hoping to see his side rediscover their form in a crucial run of fixtures. Lazio have the advantage of playing three of their next four matches at home, including the second leg of their Coppa Italia semi-final against Juventus. However, they will need to improve their home form, having lost four of their last five league matches at the Stadio Olimpico.

Salernitana, on the other hand, are already staring down the barrel of relegation. They currently sit at the bottom of the table, 12 points from safety, and have lost their last three away matches. The Granata have the worst defense in the league, having conceded 64 goals, and have failed to score in eight of their last 14 away league games.

Key Points:

Lazio are in a poor run of form, having lost six of their last eight matches.
Salernitana are struggling at the bottom of the table and are likely to be relegated.
Lazio will be looking to improve their home form, while Salernitana will need to start scoring goals away from home.

Prediction:

Lazio are the clear favorites for this match, but they will need to be wary of a Salernitana side who are fighting for their survival. The home advantage should be enough for Lazio to get the win.

Players to Watch:

Taty Castellanos (Lazio): With Ciro Immobile out injured, Castellanos will be the main attacking threat for Lazio. He has been in good form recently, scoring in each of his last three starts.
Chukwubuikem Ikwuemesi (Salernitana): Ikwuemesi has scored both of his last two goals for Salernitana in the opening five minutes of matches. He could be a threat to Lazio’s defense if he can start quickly.

Hot Stat:

Salernitana have conceded 17 goals after the 80th minute in Serie A this season, which is over 26% of their total goals conceded.