Lazio vs Cremonese Prediction - Serie A

Match context

Lazio will host Cremonese at the Stadio Olimpico at 00:00 on December 21, 2025, in a match that is expected to be anything but easy. Despite having home advantage and a superior head-to-head record, the capital team is facing a serious squad crisis, which could significantly affect the final result.

Form and ranking

Lazio currently sit 8th in the Serie A table with 22 points from 15 matches. Their recent form has been inconsistent, with 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in their last 5 league games. Lazio's strength this season lies in their solid defense, having conceded only 11 goals (an average of 0.7 goals per game).

Meanwhile, Cremonese are ranked 11th with 20 points. The away team's form has also been inconsistent, with 2 wins but 3 losses in their last 5 matches. Cremonese's attack has been more effective with 18 goals, but their defense has also conceded 18 goals (an average of 1.2 goals conceded per game).

History of confrontations

Recent head-to-head history heavily favors Lazio. In their last three encounters, the Stadio Olimpico side have won all three matches, including emphatic 4-0 victories (September 2022 and January 2020) and a dramatic 3-2 win in May 2023. This is a significant psychological advantage for the home team ahead of this rematch.

Force situation

This is Lazio's biggest concern. The home team will be missing a number of key players for various reasons.

Lazio

• Suspended legs:T. Basic, M. Zaccagni (red card)
• Performing international duties:F. Dele-Bashiru, B. Dia
• Injury:S. Gigot (ankle), G. Isaksen (muscle), N. Rovella (groin)
• Not registered:E. Hysaj

Cremonese

The visiting team also has some notable absences, though not as serious as their opponents'.

• Suspended legs:M. Payero (yellow card)
• Injury:M. Bianchetti (head), M. Collocolo (groin)

Analysis and predictions

This encounter presents a contrast between historical advantages and current difficulties. Lazio has the home advantage and a dominant head-to-head record, but the loss of so many key players will seriously impact their squad strength and tactical options.

Cremonese have a chance to break their losing streak against Lazio. However, their away form isn't particularly impressive. Given the current situation, a draw is entirely possible. Lazio, despite being weakened, are still capable of securing at least a point at the Stadio Olimpico.

Team lineup updated at 23:23 on December 20, 2025

Official lineup

Lazio

Diagram: 4-3-3

CoachMaurizio Sarri

Starting lineup:

• 94. Ivan Provedel (G)
• 77. Adam Marušić (D)
• 34. Mario Gila Fuentes (D)
• 13. Alessio Romagnoli (D)
• 3. Luca Pellegrini (D)
• 8. Mattéo Guendouzi (M)
• 32. Danilo Cataldi (M)
• 5. Matías Vecino (M)
• 22. Matteo Cancellieri (F)
• 11. Valentín Castellanos (F)
• 9. Pedro (F)

Substitutes:

• 35. Christos Mandas
• 55. Alessio Furlanetto
• 4. Patric
• 17. Nuno Tavares
• 25. Oliver Provstgaard
• 29. Manuel Lazzari
• 71. Valerio Farcomeni
• 21. Reda Belahyane
• 31. Saná Fernandes
• 14. Tijjani Noslin

Cremonese

Diagram: 3-5-2

CoachDavide Nicola

Starting lineup:

• 1. Emil Audero (G)
• 24. Filippo Terracciano (D)
• 6. Federico Baschirotto (D)
• 55. Francesco Folino (D)
• 4. Tommaso Barbieri (M)
• 38. Warren Bondo (M)
• 33. Alberto Grassi (M)
• 11. Dennis Johnsen (M)
• 3. Giuseppe Pezzella (M)
• 90. Federico Bonazzoli (F)
• 10. Jamie Vardy (F)

Substitutes:

• 16. Marco Silvestri
• 69. Lapo Nava
• 30. Mikayil Faye
• 23. Federico Ceccherini
• 19. Jeremy Sarmiento
• 8. Mattia Valoti
• 48. Dachi Lordkipanidze
• 7. Alessio Zerbin
• 27. Jari Vandeputte
• 22. Romano Floriani Mussolini
• 99. Antonio Sanabria
• 14. Faris Moumbagna
• 20. Franco Vázquez

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