Verdict: Both teams to score – No
Best Odds: 19/20
Bookmaker: Dachbet
Seeking an immediate response on Monday night, Como will travel to the Stadio Olimpico when they meet Lazio for a heavyweight Serie A battle.
Lazio
Starting with the hosts, claiming what was an essential boost last weekend as they snatched a nervy 1-0 victory away at Verona, Lazio are now desperately searching for some essential domestic stability. Facing a major uphill battle in the race to book a European return this season, Maurizio Sarri has certainly found some serious pressure on his shoulders. Getting the New Year underway with a 2-0 loss at home against reigning Serie A champions Napoli, the former Chelsea boss has seen his squad muster just a pair of wins from any of their previous eight top-flight showdowns. Likewise, the Eagles have remarkably failed to register consecutive Serie A victories so far this season. It should also be highlighted, Sarri’s side have been forced to settle for a single point in three of their previous four Serie A matchups at the Stadio Olimpico.
Lazio Team News
Serving a one-match suspension away at Verona last week, Italian international Mattia Zaccagni will return to Sarri’s squad here. However, still waiting to make his Lazio debut after enduring an injury nightmare since arriving from Marseille over the summer, Samuel Gigot remains on the sidelines with a long-term ankle issue.
In what is a huge boost for the Eagles, midfield talisman Nicolo Rovella has recently returned from a knee injury and should get some more minutes under his belt. Opening his Serie A account against Fiorentina earlier in the month, veteran Spanish ace Pedro could be handed a rare start on Monday night.
Como
As for the visitors, suffering a collapse on home soil on Thursday night as they eventually slumped to a 3-1 drumming against AC Milan, Como will be desperately searching for an immediate response here. Missing out on the opportunity to skyrocket their way into the Champions League spots, Cesc Fabregas’ men can’t afford to show any signs of a hangover when they travel to Rome. Nevertheless, still registering 10 points from their previous five Serie A appearances, the one-time Arsenal skipper has seen his European contenders receive plenty of plaudits from across the continent. Landing consecutive 3-0 victories away at Pisa and Lecce on either side of opening the New Year, Como should also be excited by their most recent battle against Monday’s hosts. Clinching a 2-0 victory when they welcomed Lazio to Lombardy for their reverse showdown on August 24th, Fabregas will be dreaming of a repeat display.
Como Team News
All still dealing with respective thigh injuries, Como will once again be without the trio of Jayden Addai, Assane Diao and Spanish international Alvaro Morata on Monday night. However, recently returning from his own muscle injury, one-time Barcelona midfielder Sergi Roberto should play some part in Rome.
Registering 12 direct goal contributions this season (six goals, six assists), playmaking talisman Nico Paz will play a leading role in the final third. Now entering his second campaign in Lombardy, former Liverpool star Alberto Moreno should keep his spot at left-back.
Lazio vs Como Key Factors to Consider
- When Lazio and Como met for their reverse Serie A showdown on August 24th, Monday’s guests opened up the 2025/26 campaign with a 2-0 victory in Lombardy.
- Lazio have won just a pair of their previous eight Serie A appearances.
- The Eagles have also failed to register consecutive Serie A victories so far this season.
- Como have secured consecutive 3-0 victories away at Pisa and Lecce on either side of opening the New Year.
- 14 of Lazio’s last 15 appearances across all competitions have finished with under 2.5 goals.
Conclusion
Suffering a real collapse in Lombardy on Thursday night as they missed out on the chance to find a route into the Champions League spots, Como will know the importance of claiming an immediate response here. Looking to get their European charge back on track, Fabregas’ men will certainly be excited by their reverse showdown against Monday’s hosts. Landing a 2-0 win when they welcomed Lazio to Lombardy for their reverse Serie A battle on August 24th, we could be set for a nervy affair from the Stadio Olimpico.
Verdict: Both teams to score – No
Best Odds: 19/20
Bookmaker: Dachbet
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