Lazio kick off their Serie A campaign on August 30, 2026, welcoming Genoa to Rome in a fixture that historically favors the hosts. The Biancocelesti finished last season with a mixed record of 12 wins, 11 draws, and 10 losses, scoring 34 and conceding 30. Their recent form, however, has been strong, with three wins, one draw, and just one loss in their last five outings, suggesting a positive momentum building into the new season.
Genoa, meanwhile, ended the previous campaign with 10 wins, 9 draws, and 14 losses, netting 40 goals but conceding a concerning 46. Their recent five-game run mirrors Lazio's wins (three wins, two losses), indicating they too can find form, though their overall win rate of 30% is lower. The head-to-head record is overwhelmingly in Lazio's favor, with five consecutive victories, often by comfortable margins. Given the 50% home win probability and 50% draw probability with virtually no chance for an away win, all signs point to Lazio starting their season with three points, though Genoa's attacking potential could make it an engaging contest.
35. C. Mandas, 77. A. Marusic, 5. D. Doekhi, 25. O. Provstgaard, 23. A. Pedraza, 7. F. Dele-Bashiru, 6. N. Rovella, 24. K. Taylor, 22. M. Cancellieri, 19. B. Dia, 10. M. Zaccagni
1. J. Bijlow, 27. A. Marcandalli, 5. L. Ostigard, 22. J. Vasquez, 15. B. Norton-Cuffy, 32. M. Frendrup, 4. Amorim, 77. M. E. Ellertsson, 8. T. Baldanzi, 9. Vitinha, 29. L. Colombo
Match events
14' Card Yellow Card — L. Ostigard (Genoa)
25' Goal Normal Goal — D. Frattesi (Lazio) (assists: N. Tavares)
35' Card Yellow Card — D. De Rossi (Genoa)
37' subst Substitution 1 — N. Rovella (Lazio) (assists: R. Belahyane)
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