Comments and predictions for Southampton vs Lazio: Home team wins dramatically
The friendly match between Southampton vs Lazio takes place at 7:30 p.m. on August 7. Nghe An Newspaper compiles statistics, analyzes performance, makes football comments and predicts the score of this match.
Latest Southampton vs Lazio team information
Despite having just parted ways with Scotland striker Che Adams to join Torino, Southampton have been quick to complete the signing of Ben Brereton Diaz, who scored six goals in 14 Premier League games for Sheffield United last season.
In their recent friendly against Millwall, Southampton deployed a 3-5-2 formation, with Adam Armstrong and Samuel Edozie leading the line. Brereton Diaz is expected to bring new strength and presence to their attacking line.
Adam Lallana, who returns to Southampton after a decade, could be seen in action, while new signing Yukinari Sugawara will take over at right-back. Kamaldeen Sulemana and Sekou Mara remain in doubt due to injury.
For Lazio, Taty Castellanos will play a key role in attack following the departure of Ciro Immobile. Despite scoring just four goals in Serie A last season, Castellanos impressed in the 3-0 win over Hansa Rostock and will partner new captain Mattia Zaccagni.
New signings Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Loum Tchaouna and Tijjani Noslin, who featured in the recent game against Frosinone, are expected to continue their involvement at St Mary's.
Latest expected lineup Southampton vs Lazio
Southampton: McCarthy; Edwards, Stevens, Harwood-Bellis; Sugawara, Aribo, Downes, Smallbone, Taylor; Armstrong, Brereton Diaz
Lazio: Provedel; Lazzari, Casale, Patric, Pellegrini; Cataldi, Guendouzi; Tchaouna, Noslin, Zaccagni; Castellanos
Latest comments before Southampton vs Lazio match
After being promoted in their first season in the Championship, Southampton finished fourth after an inconsistent year, with a slow start but also an impressive 25-game unbeaten run.
Victory over West Bromwich Albion in the playoff semi-finals set them up with Leeds United at Wembley, and Adam Armstrong's strike secured the southern side's return to the Premier League.
Manager Russell Martin, who has been instrumental in this success, will now focus on improving the defence, which finished just 14th for goals conceded in the second tier last season.
Southampton played a number of friendlies over the summer, winning all but one, a 2-0 defeat to Oxford United. Other wins included Eastleigh (7-1), Bordeaux (3-2) and Montpellier HSC (3-1), along with a win over Millwall.
Before travelling to St James' Park to face Newcastle United in the Premier League, Southampton have two more friendlies, against Lazio on Wednesday and a final home game against Getafe.
Lazio, after a turbulent 2023-24 season that saw Maurizio Sarri leave and be replaced by Igor Tudor, are looking towards stability under new coach Marco Baroni. The Roma club are rebuilding following the departure of Ciro Immobile and high-earning players such as Luis Alberto and Felipe Anderson.
Despite wins over Trapani, Hansa Rostock and Frosinone this summer, they could only draw 1-1 with Triestina. After their trip to England, Lazio will play Cadiz and host Venezia on the opening day of Serie A.
With Southampton having a more stable squad and Lazio in the process of rebuilding, the home team can take advantage of home ground to win another friendly victory to boost morale.
Southampton vs Lazio score prediction
Based on the above football comments, we and the world's leading football sites have given the results of the match.Southampton vs Lazioas follows:
- Sportsmole:Southampton 2-1 Lazio
- WhoScore:Southampton 1-1 Lazio
- Our newspaper predicts:Southampton 3-2 Lazio
When and where to watch Southampton vs Lazio live?
To watch the live match Southampton vs Lazio in the international friendly tournament taking place at 7:30 p.m. on August 7, viewers can watch on TV channels or online sports channels. Wish you have fun watching football.
