This weekend, following the latest thrilling matches in the Champions League and Europa League, the major European leagues are set for a series of significant encounters. The spotlight is particularly on the Serie A clash between Lazio and Genoa, which is set to kick off at 20:45.
The Lazio squad, coached by Maurizio Sarri, has struggled recently, managing only one victory in their last seven league matches, which includes four draws and two defeats. In addition, they have not won at home in the league for five games. Conversely, Genoa has shown signs of improvement, extending their unbeaten streak to five matches, comprising two wins and three draws. However, they have struggled on the road this season, with only two wins, four draws, and four losses in away matches.
As part of the team selection, Lazio has made a notable change; Pedro will step in for the injured Zaccagni, who has a muscle issue. Pedro will line up alongside Isaksen and Maldini in an attacking trio, while Zaccagni will be on the bench to support his teammates.
In other news, AC Milan has successfully completed a refinancing operation, with RedBird Capital Partners taking over from Elliott. This move is seen as a positive step in strengthening the financial structure of the club and enhancing its long-term flexibility.
In a broader context, new statistics from Europe have identified the Serie A as the league with the lowest goal-scoring average among the top five leagues. With the season half over, the examination of the leading scorers highlights stark differences in scoring efficiency across Europe’s major leagues.
Additionally, the UEFA Europa League has drawn interesting matchups for the knockout phase. Bologna will face Brann in a matchup seen as favorable, while other notable fixtures include Nottingham Forest against Fenerbahce and Atalanta squaring off against Borussia Dortmund, marking a significant challenge for the Italian side.
As the weekend progresses, fans will be eager to see how teams respond and whether Lazio can reclaim form against a resilient Genoa side. The matches promise excitement and are poised to impact the standings as clubs strive for critical points.