Lazio vs Genoa prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, August 30, 2026
In the 2nd round of the Italian Serie A on August 30, 2026, Lazio will face Genoa. The home side will be looking to collect the maximum number of points.
Lazio vs Genoa team news and expert analysis
The capital club endured a disappointing campaign last season. With 54 points, they finished ninth. They had a chance to make up for it with success in the cup, but lost the final to Inter. Gennaro Gattuso was brought in this summer. His debut came in the cup against Mantova, and it ended in an embarrassing defeat. In the league, however, they bounced back with a victory away to Bologna.
The Genoa side once again changed managers during the 2025/2026 campaign, replacing Vieira with De Rossi. They again managed to avoid relegation, finishing sixteenth with 41 points. After the summer break, they beat Ascoli 4-1 in the cup. In the opening round, however, they achieved virtually nothing against Napoli, losing 0-2.
The Romans posted an almost even record in 2025/2026, scoring 1.08 goals per game and conceding 1.05. Estigarribia and his teammates scored the same 1.08 goals per match but conceded significantly more, 1.34 on average.
Previous matches: Lazio vs Genoa
The 3-2 victory in January was Lazio's sixth consecutive win in this fixture.
It is unlikely that the balance of power has changed dramatically. Yes, the hosts were eliminated from the cup, but that remains the only blemish in an otherwise winning run. We will take a chance on the Romans winning again (odds – 2.0).
Lazio vs Genoa: key statistics and trends
- Lazio have won seven of their last eight matches
- Genoa have lost three of their last four matches
Lazio vs Genoa: Possible starting line-ups
Lazio play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible line-up): Mandas - Pedrosa, Provstgaard, Duki, Marusic - Taylor, Rovella, Dele-Bashiru - Zaccagni, Dia, Cancellieri
Genoa play in a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (possible line-up): Leali - Vasquez, Ostigard, Marcandalli - Ellertsson, Amorim, Frendrup, Norton-Cuffy - Baldanzi, Vitinha - Colombo
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