Lazio vs Sassuolo Preview - A Dramatic Battle in Serie A

At 2:45 AM on March 10th, the Stadio Olimpico will host the clash between Lazio and Sassuolo in the 28th round of Serie A. This is a crucial match that will directly impact the ambitions of both clubs to finish in the top half of the table.

Position in the rankings and current context

In the current Serie A standings, Sassuolo holds a slight advantage, sitting in 9th place with 38 points. Meanwhile, the home team Lazio is close behind in 11th place with 34 points. A victory would significantly close the gap with their rivals and create a favorable psychological momentum for the final stages of the season.

The two teams have contrasting form.

Notably, the recent form of the two teams is going in opposite directions. Sassuolo is showing an extremely impressive performance, winning 4 out of their last 5 matches. Conversely, Lazio is going through a difficult period, having only won 1, drawn 2, and lost 2 matches in the same timeframe.

Looking at the bigger picture since the start of the season, Sassuolo has won 11 out of 27 matches played, scoring 34 goals. Lazio, despite having fewer wins (8), has a relatively stable defense with an average of only 1.0 goals conceded per game, which is comparable to their goal-scoring efficiency.

The head-to-head history favors the home team.

Despite their current poor form, Lazio's head-to-head record favors them. In their last five encounters, Lazio have won three, drawn one, and lost only one against Sassuolo. Specifically, in their last two home matches against Sassuolo at the Olimpico, Lazio have remained undefeated and kept a clean sheet in both games.

Force situation and personnel losses

Both coaches are facing personnel headaches due to injuries and suspensions. On the Lazio side, the biggest losses are the absence of first-choice goalkeeper I. Provedel due to a shoulder injury and defender S. Gigot's ankle problem. In addition, T. Basic's availability remains uncertain.

On the other side of the pitch, Sassuolo suffered even more significant losses as their main striker, A. Pinamonti, was suspended after receiving a red card. The visitors' injury list also extended with names like D. Boloca (muscle injury), F. Cande and E. Pieragnolo (knee injuries).

Predicting tactics and results

With home advantage and a superior head-to-head record, Lazio is expected to take control of the game. However, the absence of key players on both teams could slow down the pace of the match. Statistics show that both teams have a tendency to score relatively few goals recently, suggesting a low-scoring game (under 2.5 goals).

Experts predict that Lazio is highly likely to either draw or win this match. The probability of the home team securing all three points is estimated at 35%, equivalent to the probability of a draw.

Team lineup updated at 02:15 on 10/03/2026

Official lineup

Lazio

Diagram: 4-3-3

CoachMaurizio Sarri

Starting lineup:

• 40. Edoardo Motta (G)
• 77. Adam Marušić (D)
• 34. Mario Gila Fuentes (D)
• 13. Alessio Romagnoli (D)
• 17. Nuno Tavares (D)
• 7. Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (M)
• 32. Danilo Cataldi (M)
• 24. Kenneth Taylor (M)
• 18. Gustav Isaksen (M)
• 27. Daniel Maldini (F)
• 10. Mattia Zaccagni (M)

Substitutes:

• 71. Giacomo Giacomone
• 55. Alessio Furlanetto
• 23. Elseid Hysaj
• 29. Manuel Lazzari
• 4. Patric
• 3. Luca Pellegrini
• 25. Oliver Provstgaard
• 21. Reda Belahyane
• 28. Adrian Przyborek
• 22. Matteo Cancellier
• 19. Boulaye Dia
• 14. Tijjani Noslin
• 9. Pedro
• 20. Petar Ratkov

Sassuolo

Diagram: 4-3-3

CoachFabio Grosso

Starting lineup:

• 49. Arijanet Murić (G)
• 25. Woyo Coulibaly (D)
• 21. Jay Idzes (D)
• 80. Tarik Muharemović (D)
• 23. Ulisses Garcia (D)
• 90. Ismael Koné (M)
• 35. Luca Lipani (M)
• 42. Kristian Thorstvedt (M)
• 10. Domenico Berardi (F)
• 8. M'Bala Nzola (F)
• 45. Armand Laurienté (F)

Substitutes:

• 12. Giacomo Satalino
• 13. Stefano Turati
• 16. Gioele Zacchi
• 3. Josh Doig
• 66. Pedro Felipe
• 19. Filippo Romagna
• 6. Sebastian Walukiewicz
• 50. Darryl Bakola
• 18. Nemanja Matić
• 44. Edoardo Iannoni
• 7. Cristian Volpato
• 40. Aster Vranckx
• 24. Luca Moro