Cremonese vs Lazio: prediction, head-to-head stats and probable lineups — 04.05.2026
One of the clashes in Matchday 35 of the Italian championship will be played on Monday at the Giovanni Zini Stadium in Cremona, where Cremonese will host Lazio. The hosts, after Lecce's recent victory, find themselves in an even tougher spot in the relegation battle, while the visitors arrive in top spring form, looking like a side that has finally found its attacking rhythm.
Match preview
Cremonese come into this fixture teetering on the edge of the table: Lecce have already beaten Pisa 2-1 and extended their lead, so Marco Giampaolo's men now need not just points but an almost flawless finish to the season. The problem is, they've only managed one win in their last nine games, and their goal drought has stretched to six halves of football.
Jamie Vardy's return could provide Cremonese with an emotional boost, but counting on the Englishman as a full-time starter remains a risky bet. More crucial is the return of Morten Thorsby and Michele Collocolo to the midfield: without a stronger core, the hosts will struggle to keep up with Lazio's tempo and even just drag the match into a tense finale.
Lazio have looked like one of the most composed teams in Italy this spring. The Romans reached the Coppa Italia final after defeating Atalanta on penalties, and in Serie A have managed to halt the likes of Milan, Bologna, and Napoli in recent weeks, proving that Maurizio Sarri's side has not only improved results-wise but also matured tactically.
Yes, the visitors do have some personnel issues: Matteo Cancellieri is suspended, while the availability of Zaccagni, Taylor, and Hila remains in doubt. But this Lazio side no longer depends on a single goalscorer - over their last nine matches, they've found goals from a variety of sources, and after a 3-3 draw with Udinese, it's clear that their attacking boldness hasn't gone anywhere.
Probable lineups
- Cremonese: Audero, Pezzella, Luperto, Baschirotto, Terracciano, Vandeputte, Maleh, Thorsby, Barbieri, Sanabria, Bonazzoli.
- Lazio: Motta, Marušić, Romagnoli, Provstgor, Tavares, Bašić, Gabarrón, Dele-Bashiru, Isaksen, Maldini, Noslin.
Match facts and head-to-head
- Cremonese have lost seven of their last ten league matches.
- Cremonese have yet to win at home in 2026, and have drawn 0-0 three times in their last nine games at the Giovanni Zini.
- In the last four head-to-heads between Cremonese and Lazio, three times both teams did not score.
- No more than 2 goals have been scored in 13 of Lazio's last 14 away matches in Serie A.
- At least one side has failed to score in 7 of Lazio's last 8 away matches in Serie A.
- Cremonese have received at least 2 yellow cards in 7 of their last 9 home games in Serie A.
Prediction
Cremonese are obliged to go for a result, but that's where the main trap lies: they need to attack, but their current form and creative quality make it difficult to do so with composure or structure. Even a potential cameo from Vardy off the bench is likely to bring more emotion than fundamentally change the balance of power. Lazio look more stable, fresher in their ideas, and dangerous in the final third. If the Romans avoid complacency, their class and consistent scoring should prove decisive against a side that hasn't won at home for ages and has all but forgotten how to score.
