Lazio vs Venezia prediction and betting tips - August 18, 2024
In the first round of the Italian Serie A, a match between Lazio and Venezia will take place in Rome on Sunday, August 18. The game is scheduled to begin at 20:45 Central European Time. The following prediction for this match is provided by Dailysports experts.
Lazio
Last season, Lazio went through many changes, but thanks to Sarri and Tudor's efforts, the team managed to secure a spot in European competitions. However, the coaching staff has seen another change, with Marco Baroni being appointed, which hasn’t pleased the fans much.
Along with the coach from Verona, Tijani Noslin has joined the team, and he is expected to be a key figure in the midfield. Additionally, long-time leader and captain Ciro Immobile has left the team, moving to Turkey, where he already scored for Beşiktaş.
Venezia
Venezia returned to the top division through the Serie B playoffs at the end of last season. The team’s roster hasn't undergone major changes, but Venezia lost their head coach. Paolo Vanoli was promoted and took charge of Torino.
Eusebio Di Francesco, a well-known manager, was brought in to replace him, and all the fans' hopes are now pinned on him. However, in the opening match of the Italian Cup under his leadership, Venezia lost 1-3 to Brescia and exited the tournament.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head Encounters
- Lazio did not lose a single friendly match this summer.
- Venezia outplayed Brescia in their last match but lost 1-3.
- Lazio has won all home matches against Venezia.
Lazio — Venezia Prediction
The teams differ significantly in the quality of their players, so I don’t expect Lazio to face serious problems in this game. My bet is on a win for the home team.
