Verdict: Lazio win

Best Odds: 5/6

Bookmaker: Dachbet

Marking their return from March’s international break on Saturday night, Lazio will welcome Parma to the Stadio Olimpico.

Lazio

Starting with the hosts, while Lazio might have rightfully come under serious scrutiny this season, Maurizio Sarri’s men certainly claimed an essential boost prior to March’s international break. Last seen heading into the fortnight interval with an eye-catching performance as they secured a 2-0 victory away at Europa League quarter-finalists Bologna, the former Chelsea boss should find the mood in his camp at a season-high. Although Lazio might have a major job on their hands in the race to book any kind of European finish this year, Sarri’s side have won each of their previous three Serie A appearances. In fact, Saturday’s hosts have secured three straight domestic wins for the first time this season. Likewise, the Eagles have registered back-to-back clean sheets for the first time this calendar year.

Lazio Team News

Not featuring since sustaining a broken collarbone six weeks ago, Lazio will once again be without academy graduate Nicolo Rovella. Former Verona midfielder also remains on the sidelines with a recent thigh issue and will not play any part on Saturday night.

Bagging both goals during Lazio’s 2-0 win away at Bologna last time out, Dutch international Kenneth Taylor will start in the middle of the park. Despite being set to turn 39 this summer, veteran attacker Pedro should keep his spot from the start.

Parma

As for the visitors, although Parma might have enjoyed a remarkable February flurry, the Crusaders struggled to find their feet prior to the fortnight interval. Last seen heading into March’s international break with a worrying 2-0 loss at home against Cremonese, Carlos Cuesta’s side have suffered consecutive Serie A defeats and they have shown some recent issues in the final third. Including a nightmare 4-1 drumming away at Torino last month, Parma have registered just a single strike in over 270 minutes of action. Essentially sat in Serie A limbo, Cuesta’s side should be concerned by a nightmare record in Rome. In fact, Saturday’s guests have not recorded a top-flight victory at the Stadio Olimpico since way back in September 2009.

Parma Team News

Still sidelined with a long-term knee injury, Parma will once again be without Croatian striker Marija Frigan this weekend. Shown a costly booking against Cremonese prior to March’s fortnight interval, Mariano Troilo will serve a one-match suspension.

Completing a permanent switch from Midtjylland last summer, Danish international Oliver Sorensen will start in the middle of the park. Notching eight Serie A strikes so far this season, Mateo Pellegrino will spearhead Parma’s charge.

Lazio vs Parma Key Factors to Consider

• When Lazio and Parma met for their reverse Serie A showdown back on December 13th, Saturday’s hosts secured a 1-0 victory in Emilia-Romagna.
• The Eagles have registered three consecutive Serie A victories for the first time this season.
• Parma have not registered a single victory at the Stadio Olimpico since way back in September 2009.
• Saturday’s guests have failed to register more than a single strike in 10 of their last 11 appearances.
• Lazio have recorded back-to-back wins at the Stadio Olimpico for the first time since the start of December.

Conclusion

Enjoying what was an essential boost prior to March’s international break, Lazio will be desperate to carry on from where they left off prior to the fortnight interval. Securing three consecutive Serie A victories for the first time this season, Sarri’s side will be desperate to extend on their charge here. Landing a 1-0 victory when they travelled to Emilia-Romagna for their reverse Serie A showdown back on December 13th, we are expecting a similar outcome this weekend.

Verdict: Lazio win

Best Odds: 5/6

Bookmaker: Dachbet