Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Serie A match.
A coaching reshuffle combined with changes in the squad is hindering Lazio's push for a top-5 spot in the championship. Hellas Verona have also had a chaotic start, mixing defeats with victories.
Lazio
In three Serie A matches, Lazio have generated 6.34 xG—almost double that of Juventus from the leading trio (3.81), even though the Turin club have played one more match. Against AC Milan (2:2), the Roman side could not close out the game after two stunning goals from Nuno Tavares's runs down the wing. The Portuguese player has firmly secured his role on the left flank—his role is crucial for Boulaye Dia and Taty Castellanos, who have scored three goals between them. Opponents will find it hard to contain this partnership.
Hellas Verona
Hellas Verona's Colombian newcomer, Daniel Mosquera, made quite an impression by scoring twice in 18 minutes against Napoli (3:0). However, the team faltered at home against Juventus (0:3) but managed to bounce back with a win over Genoa (2:0)—their total xG of 4.78 in these matches is commendable. Even without the injured Juan Cruz and Suat Serdar, the coaching staff have options to strengthen the lineup from the bench, featuring attacking players such as Amin Sarr, Grigoris Kastanos, and Domagoj Bradarić.
Lazio vs Hellas Verona Prediction
Since October 2021, Lazio and Hellas Verona have scored at least two goals in five out of six head-to-head meetings. Both teams have shown strong attacking prowess at the start of the season, which we suggest taking advantage of.
