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February 5, 2012 11:30 AM GMT
Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris — Genova
Referee:‬ P. Tagliavento‎
Attendance:‬ 22000‎
 

Serie A Preview: Genoa - Lazio

Pasquale Marino's men host the Biancazzurri on Sunday, with the visitors full of confidence after disposing of Milan in a 2-0 midweek victory

By Adam Wheeler

More On :  Genoa, Lazio, Genoa vs Lazio
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 PROBABLE LINEUPS
GENOA

Frey
  Mesto, Granqvist, Kaladze, Moretti
Kucka, Biondini
Jankovic, Sculli
Gilardino, Palacio



LAZIO

Marchetti
Zauri, Dias, Biava, Radu
Gonzalez, Ledesma, Lulic
Hernanes
Rocchi, Klose

The hosts will go into Sunday's clash without Cesare Bovo, with the former Palermo defender still suffering from the knee problem that has seen him out of action since the 1-0 loss to Fiorentina back in October, while Luca Antonelli is also set to miss out.

On the plus side for the Rossoblu, Marco Rossi could return to the squad after recovering from a thigh strain. Although the captain is unlikely to start the tie, he may well feature from the bench.

Edy Reja's side have some problems of their own with Cristian Brocchi's broken toe keeping the midfielder on the sidelines for another week or two, while Lorik Cana will also miss out as the former Marseille skipper is still suffering from the back injury sustained in the shock 4-0 defeat to Siena last month.

However, the visitors should welcome back top scorer Miroslav Klose, after the former Bayern Munich striker sat out the midweek victory over Milan with a minor knock.


 DID YOU KNOW?
  • Genoa have only lost two of their home games all season.
  • The hosts have also won the last three in their backyard, which included impressive victories over Udinese and Napoli.
  • Along with Inter, the Rossoblu have drawn the fewest games in Serie A so far in 2011-12.
  • Lazio have lost two of their last three away games in Serie A.
  • However, the visitors have won three of their last four league matches overall.
  • The Biancazzurri have also scored five goals without reply in their previous two league encounters.

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Field Report
Reader's Predictions
Top 3 Predictions
  • Genoa 0-2 Lazio
    22.71 %
  • Genoa 1-2 Lazio
    14.85 %
  • Genoa 1-3 Lazio
    13.97 %
Head to Head
Italy - Serie A ‎(ITA1)‎ Feb 5, 2012 Genoa 3 - Lazio 2
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Italy - Serie A ‎(ITA1)‎ May 14, 2011 Lazio 4 - Genoa 2
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Italy - Serie A ‎(ITA1)‎ Jan 6, 2011 Genoa 0 - Lazio 0
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Last Five Matches
Genoa
May 13, 2012Genoa 2 - Palermo 0ITA1
May 6, 2012Udinese 2 - Genoa 0ITA1
May 2, 2012Genoa 2 - Cagliari 1ITA1
Apr 29, 2012Bologna 3 - Genoa 2ITA1
Apr 25, 2012AC Milan 1 - Genoa 0ITA1
Lazio
May 13, 2012Lazio 3 - FC Internazionale 1ITA1
May 6, 2012Atalanta 0 - Lazio 2ITA1
May 2, 2012Lazio 1 - Siena 1ITA1
Apr 29, 2012Udinese 2 - Lazio 0ITA1
Apr 25, 2012Novara 2 - Lazio 1ITA1
Odds
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Returns: Lazio £670.00 WilliamHill Sign up with William Hill for a free bet up to £25
Team News
Available Squads
1Sebastien FreyGoalkeeper
5Andreas GranqvistDefender
13Kakhaber KaladzeDefender
20Giandomenico MestoMidfielder
27Kevin Constant Midfielder
33Juraj KuckaMidfielder
88Davide BiondiniMidfielder
14Giuseppe SculliStriker
11Bosko JankovicStriker
82Alberto GilardinoStriker
8R. PalacioStriker
22Cristiano LupatelliGoalkeeper
-RogerDefender
31Mario SampirisiDefender
19Cristobal JorqueraMidfielder
25Fernando BelluschiMidfielder
10Valter BirsaMidfielder
9Zé EduardoStriker
83Federico MarchettiGoalkeeper
29Abdoulay KonkoDefender
21Mobido DiakiteDefender
33Marius StankeviciusDefender
14Javier GarridoDefender
15Alvaro GonzálezMidfielder
24Cristian LedesmaMidfielder
11MatuzalemMidfielder
19Senad LulicMidfielder
25Miroslav KloseStriker
9Tommaso RocchiStriker
1Albano Benjamin BizzarriGoalkeeper
5Lionel ScaloniDefender
20Giuseppe BiavaDefender
26Stefan RaduDefender
8HernanesMidfielder
87Antonio CandrevaMidfielder
53Antonio RozziStriker
Players to Watch
R. Palacio
R. Palacio
Position: Striker
Squad Number: 8
Games Goals YC RC
32 19 6 1
The Argentina international has been in excellent form for the Rossoblu this term, with the striker currently leading both the assists and goalscoring charts for Il Grifone and, after netting five goals in his last three games, the former Boca Juniors forward will be raring to go for the visit of the Biancazzurri.
Miroslav Klose
Miroslav Klose
Position: Striker
Squad Number: 25
Games Goals YC RC
27 12 1 0
The former Bayern Munich forward has been on fire for the visitors since signing on a free transfer in the summer and is quickly becoming a fan favourite at Stadio Olimpico. The Germany international has already struck 11 times in Serie A and, with two goals in his last three games, he's a good bet to add to his tally on Sunday.
Prediction
With Edy Reja's troops full of confidence following the midweek victory over Milan, coupled with the likely return of Miroslav Klose, another victory for the visitors seems likely.
Editor's Prediction
Genoa 0
Lazio 2
Results
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Top Scorers
Player   Goals Penalties
Zlatan Ibrahimovic Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Striker
Milan 		28 10
Diego Alberto Milito Diego Alberto Milito
Striker
Inter 		24 8
Antonio Di Natale Antonio Di Natale
Striker
Udinese 		23 4
Edinson Cavani Edinson Cavani
Striker
Napoli 		23 3
R. Palacio R. Palacio
Striker
Genoa 		19 3