Genoa – Lazio

Lazio redeems itself for the defeat against Genoa

One of the most important matches of the season was played by Lazio in the last round. In the fourth round, the "Eagles" faced the "Wolves" in the "Rome Derby". The first real chance was for Maurizio Sarri's side, but the first goal was scored by the "Giallorossi". Lorenzo Pellegrini found the net with a precise strike in the 38th minute. The "Biancocelesti" were active even after the break. After a missed one-on-one opportunity from Diaz, Castellanos failed to capitalise on his chance to score. Belokhyan's red card did not prevent Sarri's team from creating one of the most dangerous moments of the match. In the 90+4 minute, the goalpost saved Svilar from Cataldi's shot. There was another red card, this time for Guendouzi. Overall, Lazio should not be ashamed of such a defeat. However, they should be ashamed of others. In the previous round, the "Eagles" narrowly lost to Sassuolo, and in the opening match, they lost 2-0 to Como. The only bright spot was their annihilation of Verona with a score of 4-0. There is room for improvement. Genoa's situation is not much better. In the last round, the "Griffins" allowed Bologna to take a come-from-behind victory. Until the 73rd minute, the Genoese were in the lead, but Castro and Orsolini deprived Vieira's side of any chance of earning points. The team has only two points altogether. Earlier, Genoa drew with Como and Lecce. On Thursday, the team played in the Coppa Italia against Empoli. By the 15th minute, both teams had exchanged goals, and after that, success was with the "Griffins". It is worth considering the results of recent meetings between the opponents. Lazio has beaten the Genoese in eight out of the last ten games. The "Griffins" have only one victory during this stretch. Last season, at "Luigi Ferraris", the Romans secured a rather convincing 0-2 win. At "Olimpico", the success of the "Biancocelesti" was even more convincing – 3-0. The fact that their squad has not undergone any changes due to a transfer ban plays to the "Eagles"' advantage. With the exception of some injured or suspended players, those who defeated Genoa twice last season will take to the field at "Luigi Ferraris". Maurizio Sarri's side needs to restore their reputation after the defeat in the "Rome Derby". A victory over Genoa is one of the steps towards this.