Steffen Schmidt - January 20, 2021
Lazio vs Parma
Coppa Italia
Date: Thursday, 21 January 2021
Kick-Off at 20.15 UK
Venue: Stadio Olimpico, Rome.
Bookmakers, fans, and especially AS Roma have underestimated SS Lazio ahead of the Derby della Capitale last weekend.
The Sky Blues provided magnificent performance and took an easy 3-0 victory against fierce city rivals, which was third in a row in Serie A. After improving their divisional standings, Lazio will focus on Coppa Italia this Thursday when they welcome Parma in Rome.
Anything but a home win would be a big surprise really considering the current state of visitors.
The Crusaders have won only one point in the last six games and dropped into the relegation zone. Surely they will save energy and strength for Serie A battles and maybe give a chance to some reserves against Lazio. Home win is currently offered at 1.50 odds.
As mentioned above, Parma and their fans are going through a rough period right now. Awful series of five consecutive losses was finally interrupted last week with a 1-1 draw against Sassuolo in Reggio Emilia.
Sunday’s clash at home against Sampdoria has huge importance for the Crusaders, as potential victory could get them out of the relegation zone. They have the worst offensive stats in the league, scoring only 14 goals in 18 games. Record on the road is one win, three draws and five defeats.
After getting defeated by Udinese, Atalanta, AC Milan and Hellas Verona, Lazio have probably said goodbye to their title hopes. The Sky Blues are currently 7th in Serie A with 31 points, twelve behind Rossoneri.
The recent results have been phenomenal though, consecutively beating Parma, Fiorentina and Roma. We will back Inzaghi’s side to easily dispatch Crusaders once again.