On Saturday, Lazio and Cremonese will face off at Stadio Olimpico in Rome for the first time in over two years, marking an exciting encounter in Serie A. This match brings together two clubs with a relatively short competitive history due to Cremonese’s limited participation in the top tier of Italian football. Nevertheless, the history of their encounters is noteworthy.
In their previous 16 Serie A meetings, Lazio has enjoyed dominance, winning nine times, while Cremonese has secured five victories. The teams have drawn four matches, with Lazio outscoring Cremonese 32 to 18 throughout their competitive history. Surprisingly, the top scorer in this fixture remains Cremonese’s Gustavo Dezotti, who netted four goals, surpassing former Lazio greats like Sergej Milinkovic-Savic and Pierluigi Casiraghi.
Lazio’s impressive home record against Cremonese adds an interesting dynamic. In their eight Serie A games hosted in Rome, Lazio has triumphed seven times, with only a single draw recorded back in 1989. Cremonese has yet to register a victory away at Lazio in the top flight, presenting a formidable challenge for the visitors.
The last meeting between Lazio and Cremonese occurred on May 28, 2023, where Lazio, having already secured their place in the Champions League, managed a thrilling 3-2 victory. Goals from Elseid Hysaj and Milinkovic-Savic created a cushion for Lazio, although Cremonese fought back with goals from Pablo Galdames and an own goal from Manuel Lazzari before Milinkovic-Savic secured the win with a late header.
The most recent victory for Cremonese over Lazio dates back to March 24, 1996, when they won 2-1, overcoming an initial goal from Lazio’s Paolo Negro with a brace from Andrea Tantoni. The last draw between the two sides was on April 2, 1994, ending in a stalemate.
As both teams prepare to clash once again, fans can anticipate a spirited match filled with historical significance and competitive fervor, highlighting the ongoing saga of these two Italian clubs.