In the first match in Serie A this year Lazio host Sampdoria.
Both teams have the same number of points and both need points in order to keep their positions which leads in some of European competitions.
Lazio is undefeated in their last five matches in all competitions and they are looking for to continue with the good performance in the new year.
For this match they will be without Ciani (7/0 d), Braafheid (11/0 d), Gentiletti (2/0 d), A. Gonzalez (4/0 m) and Ederson (2/1 m).
Team from Genoa play very good this season. They have one of the best defences in Serie A and that’ the reason why Sampdoria lost only once this season (6-9-1).
But, for this match they will be without two important defenders. Silvestre (10/0 d) is out due to injury, while Mesbah (10/0 d) left the team and joined the national team of Algeria for upcoming African Cup of Nations.
Their top scorer Manolo Gabbiadini who scored 7 goals this season left the team and joined Napoli, so it’s another bad news for Sampdoria, but they brought very talented Joaquin Correa from Estudiantes who should debut today.
On this match everything can happen, so it’s hard to predict the winner. Lazio have an advantage, but I expect an open match with many goal chances and of course goals.
Lazio vs Sampdoria Betting Tip: over 2.5 goals @ 2.10 (Bet365)
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