Verona vs Lazio — Match Preview
Sunday evening football comes from the Stadio Marc’Antonio Bentegodi on 11 January 2026, as Hellas Verona host Lazio. Both sides are in desperate need of stability. Verona, sitting 18th in the relegation zone with 13 points, showed incredible fight to snatch a 2–2 draw away at Napoli just days ago, a result that could galvanize their survival bid. Lazio, currently 9th with 25 points, are also stumbling. The Biancocelesti are winless in their last four league games, having blown a lead to draw 2–2 with Fiorentina on Thursday. With Verona fighting for their lives and Lazio drifting away from the European spots, this clash is critical for both managers.
Verona vs Lazio — Match Info
- Competition: Serie A (Matchday 20)
- Venue: Stadio Marc’Antonio Bentegodi, Verona (Capacity: 39,211)
- Date: Sunday, 11 January 2026
- Kickoff: 18:00 CET | 17:00 GMT | 12:00 ET
- Referee: Marco Guida (ITA)
Verona vs Lazio — Match Stakes
Verona (18th — 13 pts):
- Win → Moves to 16 pts; potentially climbs out of the bottom three if results go their way.
- Draw → Back-to-back draws against big teams (Napoli/Lazio) would build huge confidence.
- Loss → Remains stuck in the drop zone; gap to safety could widen.
Lazio (9th — 25 pts):
- Win → Moves to 28 pts; keeps the European chase alive and ends a worrying 4-game winless streak.
- Draw → Stagnation; leaves them firmly in mid-table obscurity.
- Loss → A crisis result; pressure mounts on Marco Baroni (or current boss) as the top 6 pulls further away.
Verona vs Lazio — Team News
Verona:
- Belghali R. — Out (International Duty – AFCON)
- Suslov T. — Out (Knee Injury – Creative Spark Missing)
- Serdar S. — Questionable (Muscle fatigue)
- Morale Boost: The comeback draw against Napoli has lifted spirits. Expect Casper Tengstedt or Daniel Mosquera to lead the line with renewed confidence.
Lazio:
- Zaccagni M. — Out (Suspended – Captain & Key Winger Missing)
- Dia B. — Out (International Duty – AFCON)
- Dele-Bashiru F. — Out (International Duty – AFCON)
- Akpa Akpro J. — Out (Ankle Injury)
- Gigot S. — Out (Ankle Injury)
- Patric — Out (Calf Injury)
- Lazzari M. — Questionable (Injury)
- Basic T. — Questionable (Injury)
- Attack Reshuffle: Without Zaccagni and Dia, Lazio are short on firepower. Taty Castellanos must step up, likely supported by Gustav Isaksen and Noslin.
Verona vs Lazio — Team Form (Last 5 Matches)
Verona
- 07/01 — 2–2 vs Napoli (Serie A)
- 04/01 — 0–3 vs Torino (Serie A)
- 28/12 — 0–3 vs AC Milan (Serie A)
- 14/12 — 2–1 vs Fiorentina (Serie A)
- 07/12 — 3–1 vs Atalanta (Serie A)
Lazio
- 08/01 — 2–2 vs Fiorentina (Serie A)
- 04/01 — 0–2 vs Napoli (Serie A)
- 27/12 — 1–1 vs Udinese (Serie A)
- 20/12 — 0–0 vs Cremonese (Serie A)
- 13/12 — 1–0 vs Parma (Serie A)
Verona vs Lazio — Head-to-Head (Last 5 Meetings)
- 01/09/2025 — Lazio 4–0 Verona (Serie A)
- 19/01/2025 — Verona 0–3 Lazio (Serie A)
- 17/09/2024 — Lazio 2–1 Verona (Serie A)
- 28/04/2024 — Lazio 1–0 Verona (Serie A)
- 09/12/2023 — Verona 1–1 Lazio (Serie A)
Verona vs Lazio — Playing XI (Predicted Lineups)
Verona (4-2-3-1)
Montipò; Tchatchoua, Dawidowicz, Coppola, Frese; Duda, Serdar; Lazovic, Harroui, Kastanos; Tengstedt
Lazio (4-2-3-1)
Provedel; Marusic, Romagnoli, Gila, Tavares; Guendouzi, Rovella; Isaksen, Castrovilli, Noslin; Castellanos
Verona vs Lazio — Impact Bench
Verona: Mosquera (Physical striker), Sarr (Pace)
Lazio: Pedro (Veteran experience), Vecino (Goal threat from midfield)
Verona vs Lazio — Tactical Analysis
Verona
Verona will look to replicate the intensity they showed in Naples. Without Suslov, Darko Lazovic becomes the main creator on the flank. They will try to target Lazio’s right side (where Lazzari is doubtful/Marusic plays) and use set-pieces, as Lazio have looked vulnerable defensively (conceding 4 goals in last 2 games).
Lazio
Lazio are missing their “X-Factor” in Mattia Zaccagni. Without his dribbling to break low blocks, they often look static. They will rely heavily on Nuno Tavares’s overlapping runs and Matteo Guendouzi’s late surges into the box. Lazio dominate possession usually, but they must be wary of Verona’s transition play, which hurt Napoli badly on Wednesday.
Verona vs Lazio — Key Battles
- Tengstedt vs Romagnoli — Movement vs Positioning.
- Lazovic vs Marusic — Veteran Serbian battle on the wing.
- Duda vs Guendouzi — The engine room fight; whoever controls this controls the tempo.
- Provedel vs Montipò — Both keepers have been busy lately; mistakes could decide this.
Verona vs Lazio — Spotlight Players
Verona — Darko Lazovic
The veteran captain always steps up in big home games. With Suslov out, his delivery from wide areas is Verona’s best route to goal.
Lazio — Taty Castellanos
With Dia at AFCON and Zaccagni suspended, the Argentine striker must score. He has been hardworking but wasteful; Lazio need clinical finishing from him in Verona.
Verona vs Lazio — Prediction
Verona 1–1 Lazio
Verona have found some grit (beating Atalanta/Fiorentina recently at home and drawing Napoli). Lazio are depleted in attack and struggling for confidence. The Bentegodi is a tough place to go when you aren’t firing on all cylinders. Expect a scrappy draw that helps Verona more than Lazio.
Verona vs Lazio — Betting Insights
- Both Teams to Score — YES (Lazio defense leaking; Verona at home).
- Double Chance — Verona or Draw (Value Bet).
- Under 2.5 Goals — Possible (Lack of elite finishers on both sides).
Verona vs Lazio — Where to Watch
- Italy: DAZN / Sky Sport
- USA: Paramount+
- UK: TNT Sports
Verona vs Lazio — FAQs
Q: When is the Verona vs Lazio match?
A: The match kicks off on Sunday, 11 January 2026, at 18:00 CET.
Q: Is Mattia Zaccagni playing?
A: No. The Lazio captain is suspended due to yellow card accumulation.
Q: Who won the last meeting?
A: Lazio won 4–0 at the Stadio Olimpico in September 2025.
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