Lazio vs CFR Cluj – After losing to Atalanta 0-2 in the previous match in Serie A, Lazio will be hoping for a better outcome this time.
Lazio controlled 60% of the game’s possession and 5 of its 13 shots on goal were successful. Atalanta made 23 tries on goal with 10 of them being successful at the other end. For Atalanta, goals were scored by Rasmus Hjlund (65′) and Davide Zappacosta (23′).
In 5 of the last 6 games involving Lazio, fewer than three goals per game were scored. In terms of goal weighting for this period, Lazio scored seven goals against the opposition’s five. Just wait and see if the tendency carries over into this game.
Cluj and their supporters will be hoping for a better outcome this time after experiencing defeat the last time out to Universitatea Craiova in Liga I action. For Universitatea Craiova, goals were scored by Andrei Ivan (66 and 86).
The CFR Cluj defense has put on a string of standout performances as evidenced by their “goals against” total of 4 from their last 6 games combined. They have scored five goals themselves over that time frame.
Lazio vs CFR Cluj – Betting Analysis
The two teams’ most recent league encounter took place on Match Day 5 of the Europa League on November 28, 2019, with Lazio defeating CFR Cluj 1-0.
Lazio had 63% of the possession that day, 11 shots on goal, and 1 of them was successful. Joaqun Correa scored the goal (at 24′).
On goal, 3 of the 15 attempts that their adversaries, CFR Cluj, took were on target. Ali Palabyk was the official referee. Maurizio Sarri of Lazio is without Alessio Romagnoli (hamstring injury) and Stefan Radu (muscle injury).
Dan Petrescu, the manager of Cluj, has absolutely no reservations regarding his players’ fitness going into this match because there are no injuries in the squad at all.
Against a Lazio team that appears poised to dominate this match in attack, midfield, and defense, CFR Cluj may have a difficult time finding the back of the net.
What are the top odds for this match?
Turning to the betting odds on the 90 min. result market, putting your money on Lazio is available for 1.37, a bet on the game finishing all-square is 4.8 and taking a punt on a win for CFR Cluj gets 8.6. They’re the best bets offered at the moment.
Lazio vs CFR Cluj – Head -to- Head
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