With a revamped coaching staff, Lazio prefer to play open, attacking football. Coming into the match against Nice, the team is on a streak of seven consecutive games hitting over 2.5. At the Stadio Olimpico, the Rome side will be eager to secure their third win in a row, having relentlessly pressured their opponents in past successful matches.
Against Dynamo Kyiv, Lazio resolved matters by the 35th minute, netting three unanswered goals. In that game, Boulaye Dia scored twice, and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru contributed with a goal and an assist—his significant impact was also felt in the recent weekend victory over Torino (3:2). Against the Ukrainian side, Lazio posted an impressive xG of 1.80, proving they can excel in European competitions even after the departures of Ciro Immobile and Luis Alberto.
Nice have had mixed results since the international break. A powerful 8:0 thrashing of Saint-Étienne showcased the enormous potential within their ranks, but players like Evann Guessand, Youssoufa Moukoko, and Mohamed-Ali Cho need time to find perfect cohesion to perform well against top-tier teams. During the 1:1 draw with Real Sociedad, the French side should have clinched victory, but Evann Guessand missed a penalty after halftime, despite Nice having a notable xG advantage over the Basques (1.40 to 0.54).
Lazio's attacking fervour allows their opponents plenty of chances as well. We’re backing the total over, as both teams excel in offence and Nice are likely to match Lazio's attacking intensity.
