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Lazio vs Genoa: Team News, Predicted Lineups, and Match Preview
Match Preview
Lazio will face Genoa at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on Sunday in what promises to be an entertaining Serie A clash. Lazio is coming off a 2-0 win over Salernitana, while Genoa lost 1-0 to Juventus.
Lazio is currently sixth in the Serie A standings with 24 points from 15 matches, while Genoa is 19th with 12 points.
Lazio has won three of its last five matches in all competitions, while Genoa has won just one of its last five.
Lazio will be without the suspended Ciro Immobile for this match. Immobile is Lazio's leading scorer this season with 9 goals in 15 matches.
Genoa will be without the injured Domenico Criscito for this match. Criscito is Genoa's captain and has made 14 appearances for the club this season.
Lazio
* Ciro Immobile is suspended for this match.
* Pedro is expected to start in place of Immobile.
* Lazio has no other major injury concerns.
Genoa
* Domenico Criscito is injured and will miss this match.
* Lasse Schone is also injured and will miss this match.
* Genoa has no other major injury concerns.
Key Stats
* Lazio has won three of its last five matches in all competitions.
* Genoa has won just one of its last five matches in all competitions.
* Lazio is sixth in the Serie A standings with 24 points from 15 matches.
* Genoa is 19th in the Serie A standings with 12 points from 15 matches.
Prediction
Lazio is the favorite to win this match. The team is in better form and has a better squad. However, Genoa is a dangerous team and could cause Lazio problems. I predict that Lazio will win this match 2-1.