Venezia have lost every Serie A match, while Lazio remain unbeaten: Venezia vs Lazio prediction
The Serie A fifth-round clash between Venezia and Lazio will take place on September 19 at the Pierluigi Penzo Stadium in Venice. The hosts remain pointless after four rounds, while the Romans have picked up 10 points from a possible 12.
Venezia: four defeats and defensive problems
Giovanni Stroppa's side have yet to cope with the demands of Serie A, losing all four of their opening matches. In the most recent round, Venezia led against Fiorentina but eventually suffered a 4-2 defeat.
The hosts have already conceded 11 goals in four games, with mistakes particularly frequent in the closing stages. The situation has been made worse by numerous injuries, while Gianluca Busio's injury has further reduced the team's options in midfield.
Lazio: their best start in years
Gennaro Gattuso's side began the campaign with three straight wins over Bologna, Genoa and Udinese. In the previous round, the Romans led Milan 2-0 but allowed their opponents to level the score and had to settle for a 2-2 draw.
Ten points from four matches represents one of Lazio's best starts in the 21st century. Davide Frattesi has already scored several important goals for the team, while Mattia Zaccagni has provided assists in each of the last two matches.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- Venezia have lost all four of their opening Serie A matches and conceded 11 goals.
- Lazio have taken 10 points from a possible 12 and remain unbeaten in the league.
- Venezia have not beaten Lazio in Serie A since January 2000.
The visitors should capitalize on the hosts' defensive weakness: Venezia vs Lazio prediction
Venezia are capable of creating chances, but they lose control of matches far too often after halftime. Against a Lazio side that has made such a confident start, those mistakes could prove costly once again.
The Romans look far more consistent and possess enough quality in attack to regularly expose their opponents' vulnerable defense. Even if the hosts manage to score, the visitors' superiority should tell.
