Roman Lazio will host Genoa at their home ground within the round of 16 of the Italian Cup. Bookmakers consider the team from the capital of Italy a clear favorite, and one can agree with that, as Lazio perform great at Stadio Olimpico, while the Griffins have constant problems when playing away.
Lazio lost only once within the last five matches: on 21 December in an away game of Serie A against Inter 0:3, the rest were victories: over Sampdoria, Fiorentina, Crotone and Atalanta. The Eagles are currently on the fourth position of Serie A tournament table and have 40 points in the asset, Napoli have only one point more, which, in their turn, are situated in the Champions League zone. Inzaghi is an ambitious manager, so one may not doubt that his Lazio will try to win in the forthcoming game.
Genoa are in a clear crisis right now. After returning from winter holidays, the Griffins have had two matches and both lost. At first, to Roma at their home ground with the score of 0:1 and after that to Cagliari in an away game 4:1. This is partially connected with cadre situation in the team, which is hardly can be called normal, as Veloso and Perin are injured and Gakpé has left to the African Cup with his national team.
An optimal wager in the upcoming game would be the bet on the host and favorite. Lazio are in a great shape right now. The team shows some quality football and fights for a spot in the Champions League zone. Inzaghi knows how to prepare his team well, especially before the home matches, therefore the Griffins can definitely expect a surprise.
Prediction for the match: Lazio to win
