Lazio aim to extend their lead over Monza in Sunday’s Serie A clash as both sides gear up for a 15:00 kickoff. The Biancocelesti have the chance to keep pace with Inter Milan and widen the gap on Roma, who face Como earlier in the day. Monza arrive looking to build on a recent win against Sassuolo, hoping for back-to-back victories.
Lazio will be without Marusic, Cataldi, Rovella, and Cancellieri, while Monza are missing Pessina, Ziolkowski, Touré, and Ciurria. Maurizio Sarri’s side line up in a 4-3-3 formation with Mandas in goal, supported by a back four of Floriani, Doekhi, Provstgaard, and Nuno Tavares. In midfield, Frattesi, Belahyane, and Taylor hold the center, with Isaksen, Noslin, and Zaccagni leading the attack.
Monza set up in a 3-4-2-1 shape. Tornqvist starts in goal behind a defensive trio of Kouadio, Lucchesi, and Carboni. Their midfield quartet includes Birindelli, Akinsanmiro, Folorunsho, and Mangas, with Ngonge and Varela playing just behind Zeballos, who leads the line.
Meanwhile, Lecce host Bologna as they look to recover from a 3-0 defeat to Milan. On the other side, Bologna seek their first win of the season to climb out of second-to-last place. Marco Palladino’s side have not yet found victory, making this match crucial for their Serie A survival hopes.
Lecce will miss Berisha, Stulic, Laerke, and Panev. Their starting eleven includes Falcone in goal, with Veiga, Thiago Gabriel, Siebert, and Gallo forming the defense. The midfield trio of Coulibaly, Ilic, and Maleh sit behind forwards Pierotti, Paco Esteban, and Fatah in a 4-3-3 setup.
Bologna are without Holm and Odgaard but have called up Riccardo Orsolini, who starts in an attacking role. Their 3-4-2-1 formation features Pessina in goal, with Heggem, Casale, and Darmian in defense. The midfield line includes Zortea, Ferguson, Pobega, and Miranda, while Cambiaghi and Orsolini play behind striker Piccoli.
The inclusion of Orsolini adds attacking threat to Bologna’s lineup as they target their first points of the campaign. Lecce, on the other hand, will look to tighten their defence and find a response after the setback to Milan.
Sunday’s fixtures offer a glimpse into the battle for Champions League spots and the fight to avoid relegation. Lazio’s ability to capitalise on Roma’s result could shift the balance in the top four race, while Lecce and Bologna confront the pressure of Serie A’s lower reaches.
The confirmed lineups set the stage for two competitive matches, with both sides eager to change their fortunes this weekend.
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