Atletico Madrid vs Lazio: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Published at :December 11, 2023 at 11:24 PM

Modified at :December 14, 2023 at 10:34 AM

The winner takes Group E

Atletico Madrid and Lazio are set to play in the final group game of their UEFA Champions League 2023-24 campaign. Simeone’s men have a one-point lead over the Italian opposition in Group E.

The reverse fixture ended in a 1-1 draw. Pablo Barrios scored his first Champions League goal in the 29th minute to give his side the lead. Lazio’s goalkeeper, Ivan Provedel, scored a famous winner deep in added time to take one point from this encounter.

A point for Atletico Madrid will be enough to ensure the first spot. Lazio needs a win to finish at the top of the group.

Kick-off:

Wednesday, 13 December 2023 at 8:00 PM (GMT)

Thursday, 14 December 2023 at 1:30 AM (IST)

Location: Estadio Civitas Metropolitano

Form

Atletico Madrid (in all competitions): W-L-W-W-W

Lazio (in all competitions): D-W-W-W-L

Players to watch

Antoine Griezmann (Atletico Madrid)

Antoine Griezmann is back to his best form and has already scored 13 goals in 20 games for Atletico Madrid this season. The Frenchman has netted four goals in the Champions League.

Ciro Immobile (Lazio)

Ciro Immobile will spearhead Lazio’s attack against the Spanish side. The Italian international striker has scored seven goals for his club in 19 games. He will look to break Atleti’s defence and ensure a first-place finish for his side.

Match facts

The last meeting produced seven yellow cards.
Atletico Madrid won the last home meeting against Lazio 1-0 at Vicente Calderón.
Simeone’s men are unbeaten at home in the UCL this season.

Injury & team news

Atletico Madrid are still having to cope without Thomas Lemar (Achilles), Vitolo and Pablo Barrios (both knee) as they continue to recover from long-term injuries

As for Lazio, Adam Marusic was forced off in the draw with Verona last weekend with an eye injury, and the defender is set to join Alessio Romagnoli (calf), Patric (hamstring) and Gustav Isaksen (thigh) on the sidelines. Nicolo Rovella will serve a one-match suspension due to an accumulation of yellow cards

Head to Head

Total Matches – 3

Atletico Madrid – 2

Lazio – 0

Draws – 1

Predicted Lineup

Atletico Madrid predicted lineup (4-3-3):

Oblak; Gimenez, Witsel, Hermoso; Llorente, Koke, De Paul, Lino; Correa, Griezmann; Morata

Lazio predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Provedel; Lazzari, Casale, Gila, Hysaj; Kamada, Guendouzi, Alberto; Anderson, Immobile, Zaccagni

Match Prediction for Atletico Madrid vs Lazio

Atletico Madrid have the home advantage and will likely take three points from this game. Lazio have nothing to lose and will try different combinations to break the opposition’s defence and earn a win. Expect Atleti to win by a narrow margin

Prediction: Atltico Madrid 2-1 Lazio

Telecast for Atletico Madrid vs Lazio

India – Sony Sports Network

UK – TNT Sports

US – CBS, TUDN

Nigeria – Supersport

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