Cagliari vs Lazio
Cagliari are looking to build some momentum as they host the streaking Lazio at the Sardegna Arena next week in the ongoing Serie A season.
The hosts are currently fourth at the table with 29 points, which is a far cry from their putrid performance last season where they finished 15th.
Meanwhile, Lazio have been on a tear as they are on a seven-game winning streak. Their stellar performance has put them at the third spot in the standings just behind the likes of Juventus and Inter Milan at 33 points.
The Biancocelesti have boosted their Serie A 2019 odds for a title with the said winning streak. But more importantly for Simone Inzaghi’s side, his players have meshed well within his attack-minded system as they’ve made some key adjustments.
The Rossoblu have yet to lose since September, and a victory against Lazio should further cement their top-five status.
Two of the Serie A’s high-scoring teams are set to clash in what should be an explosive matchup and SBOBET is here to bring you the action.
Talking Points
Lazio making their case as title contenders
Inter Milan may have gotten the spotlight for leapfrogging Juventus at the top of the standings, but one would be a fool to overlook Lazio’s murderous row.
Since drawing level against Atalanta last October, the Biancocelesti defeated the likes of Fiorentina, Torino, AC Milan, Lecce, Sassuolo, Udinese, and Juventus – which is their most impressive victory of the season.
A huge part of their success is due to their formidable attack. In those games, they’ve averaged 2.9 goals per fixture and they are second overall in goals scored with 36.
Ciro Immobile is Serie A’s top scorer with 17 goals and five assists while Joaquin Correa is not far behind with six goals and one assist. These two have formed a successful partnership up front along with the likes of Sergej Milinkovic-Savic and Luis Alberto, who should continue to do provide ample opportunities for their offence.
While we all know that they could score in bunches, it’s their defence that has stepped up in their superb run. As of this writing, they are currently second overall in goals conceded with 15.
Particularly in their match against Juventus, Lazio overcame a 0-1 deficit by being more aggressive on both ends after the 45-minute mark.
Luiz Felipe scored off of a wonderful cross by his teammate in added time towards the end of the first half, and it was followed up by after some clinical finishes by Sergej Milinkovic-Savic and Felipe Calcedo.
On the other side of the field, The Biancocelesti used their compact defence to disrupt chances for Juve. Overall, Lazio had 18 total shots compared to Juve’s nine.
There are still critics out there who are skeptical about Lazio’s run. But if they keep this up, they could make a strong case for the title while shutting doubters up.
Cagliari’s surprising run
Cagliari have made a surprising run by racing to the top-four spot with 29 points.
The Rossoblu have yet to be defeated since September against Inter Milan, as they’ve won eight matches and five draws since then.
Joao Pedro has been the main man for Cagliari as he’s tallied 10 goals already this season. He is backstopped by Radja Nainggolan who churned out four goals and five assists.
Their defence has been decent as well as they’ve only conceded 19 so far this season, and their veteran trio of Ragnar Klavan, Fabio Pisacane, and Luca Cigarini has been instrumental.
Most of their counterparts are probably wary of what they’re capable now given their run, which is why in order to be considered as one of the league’s contenders, Cagliari should improve on their consistency.
Cagliari can’t afford slow starts just like in their last match against Sassuolo. It took an all-out effort for Joao Pedro and Daniele Ragatzu to mount a comeback, ending the game in a draw.
Against Lazio, Cagliari would need to force the issue right away. Their main focus should be solidifying their backline to prevent attacking chances by the road team.
History
Cagliari and Lazio have battled in 32 matches where the former has won in seven while the latter has won in 18 along with eight draws.
The Rossoblu’s last Serie A win against Lazio dates back to 2013 since Lazio have won eight and drawn two after that match. That should be a key indicator for our Serie A 2019 odds coming into this fixture.
Lazio are currently unbeaten in their last seven matches, and a win here would match their best winning streak since 2015.
Betting Tip
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Cagliari vs Lazio | Lazio Asian Handicap -0.50 @ 1.88 |
| December 17, 03:45 (GMT+8) |
Our SBOBET odds favour Lazio at 1.89, while Cagliari are at 3.55 and chances of a draw are at 3.90 in the 1×2 market.
With both of these teams finding their groove on the attack lately, we surely can expect this one to be a cracker filled with Serie A 2019 highlights.
But I would give the Biancocelesti the slight edge here since they are playing with a renewed confidence. Their loaded lineup should pose problems against the Rossoblu.
I do, however, expect the home team to put up a valiant stand against Lazio. Either way, the Serie A fans will be in for a huge treat.
A SHORT EXPLANATION ON HOW OUR ( ) BETS ARE WORTH: |
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Disclaimer: Odds are correct at time of publish.
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