Lazio vs Nice Prediction, Preview, Lineups and Team News | Europa League, October 3, 2024

Lazio vs Nice Preview

Date: Thursday, October 3.
Kick-off Time: 5 pm GMT.
Venue: Stadio Olimpico, Rome.

In the 2nd round of games in the Europa League, an undoubtedly big one is the fixture between Lazio and Nice. Both sides are quite equally matched and it looks likely to be an exciting affair.

Home side Lazio have had a mixed start to the season. They have won thrice in Serie A but also lost twice and drawn once. In this competition, they won their first game, by a dominant 3-0 margin against Dynamo Kiev.

For Nice too, the story has been similar. They have been average domestically with two wins, losses and draws each. That however included the thumping they dished out to St. Etienne, winning 8-0. They had a tough game first up against Real Sociedad in the Europa League and drew that game.

Lazio Team News

Samuel Gigot is the only one out with an injury. Tijjani Noslin is suspended because of the red card last game. Lazio have been attacking well and their front 4 have been in great form. Nuno Tavares at left-back has also been rejuvenated.

Nice Team News

The French side unfortunately have numerous injury issues. Gaetan Laborde, Melvin Bard, Mohamed Ali-Cho, Morgan Sanson, Tanguy Ndombele and Terrem Moffi are all set to miss this game. Nice’s most in-form player was arguably been their keeper Marcin Bulka.

Lazio vs Nice Head-to-Head

In 2017-18, these two sides were in the same Europa League group stage which is where they faced off for the first and only time. Lazio won both legs and has the head-to-head advantage therefore.

H2H results

3rd November 2017: Lazio 1-0 Nice
19th October 2017: Nice 1-3 Lazio

Lazio vs Nice Predicted lineups

Lazio Predicted Lineup:

Goalkeeper – Provedel;

Defenders – Tavares, Gila, Romagnoli, Lazzari;

Midfielders – Rovella, Guendozi, Zaccagni, Dia, Isaksen;

Forward – Castellanos

Nice Predicted Lineup:

Goalkeeper – Bulka;

Defenders – Abdi, Dante, Bombito, Ndayishimiye, Clauss;

Midfielders – Boga, Boudaoui, Rosario, Bouanani;

Forward – Moukoko

Lazio vs Nice Prediction

This game has all the makings of an exciting affair. On paper, both sides are matched quite equally and it is expected to be a close encounter. With Nice’s absentees, Lazio are expected to have a little bit more, to seal the victory.

Prediction: Lazio 2-1 Nice (Watch Live)

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Key Players to Watch in Lazio vs Nice

Nuno Tavares (Lazio)

Somehow, Nuno Tavares is still technically an Arsenal player, on loan at Lazio. The Portuguese fullback has been given the license to attack and he has done that with aplomb. This season he has provided 4 assists in the 4 games he has played and is in electrifying form.

Youssoufa Moukoko (Nice)

Youssoufa Moukoko has moved on loan from Borussia Dortmund to Nice. A very highly rated player in youth football, Moukoko never really got a continued chance at Dortmund, despite good performances in flashes. Nice is a new start and he has scored twice and assisted once in his first 4 games.

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