Lazio vs Sassuolo: prediction, head-to-head and probable lineups – March 9, 2026
One of the fixtures of Serie A’s 28th round will take place on Monday at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, where the local side Lazio hosts Sassuolo. Let’s take a look at a betting option for this clash, featuring a team in decline versus one of the in-form squads of the season’s second half.
Match preview
The Romans continue their inconsistent campaign and once again failed to win this week – Maurizio Sarri’s side drew 2-2 at home against Atalanta in the first leg of the Coppa Italia semi-finals. That was their fourth consecutive match without a win (two draws and two losses), and throughout the league season, the Eagles have yet to string together even the shortest winning streak. As a result, the club is firmly stuck in mid-table, trailing the European qualification zone by 13 points.
Home games have also lost their edge for Lazio. In four of their last six matches at the Olimpico, they failed to score at all, though the other two were explosive shootouts – a 2-2 against Fiorentina and 3-2 over Genoa. On the bright side, Sarri’s squad situation is improving: squad rotation is possible after the cup tie, and Daniel Maldini is expected to return in attack.
Fabio Grosso’s Sassuolo, on the other hand, are enjoying one of their best stretches of the season. Since late January, the Neroverdi have won five out of six matches, losing only to league leaders Inter (0-5), and in the last round, they beat Atalanta 2-1. This run has pushed Sassuolo 14 points clear of the relegation zone and even ahead of their current opponents in the standings.
However, ahead of the trip to Rome, the visitors have suffered a personnel blow: top striker Andrea Pinamonti will miss the match due to a red card picked up last round. At the same time, defender Sebastian Walukiewicz returns after serving a yellow-card suspension, which should bolster their defensive stability.
Probable lineups
- Lazio: Provedel, Romagnoli, Gila, Pellegrini, Marušić, Taylor, Cataldi, Belahyané, Zaccagni, Isaksen, Maldini
- Sassuolo: Muric, Idzes, Muharemović, Walukiewicz, Garcia, Kone, Matić, Thorstvedt, Berardi, Laurienté, Nzola
Match facts and head-to-head
- Both teams have scored in eight of the last nine head-to-head matches between Lazio and Sassuolo in Rome.
- Six of the last nine matches between these sides at Lazio’s ground have seen at least three goals.
- Sassuolo have won four of their last five league matches, whereas Lazio are winless in their last four outings.
Prediction
Lazio remain the more prestigious side, but their current form raises serious questions: their attack is erratic, and the pressure of their league position is mounting. Sassuolo look fresher and more confident at the moment, although the absence of Pinamonti could blunt their attack. Considering the visitors’ form and the traditionally high-scoring nature of this fixture, a closely contested match with goals at both ends looks the most likely outcome.
