Lazio vs sassuolo

By Rohan Mehta / 10.03.2026

What to Expect from Lazio vs Sassuolo

The upcoming match between Lazio and Sassuolo raises the question: Can Lazio turn around their recent poor form against a confident Sassuolo side? The answer appears to lean towards Sassuolo, who have shown impressive form in recent weeks.

Lazio currently sits 11th in the Serie A table with 34 points from 27 matches, having lost four of their last five league games. In contrast, Sassuolo is 9th with 38 points, four points ahead of Lazio, and has won three straight matches, including a notable 2-1 victory over Atalanta.

Earlier this season, Sassuolo managed to defeat Lazio 1-0 at home, further establishing their dominance in this matchup. The last match for Lazio ended in a 2-2 draw against Atalanta in the Coppa Italia semi-final, but they have struggled to find the back of the net in their last three Serie A matches.

In a significant development, Lazio will see Edoardo Motta making his Serie A debut in goal, following the injury of Ivan Provedel, who is out for the rest of the season due to shoulder surgery. This change could impact Lazio’s defensive stability as they face a Sassuolo team that has won five of their last six games, with their only defeat coming against Inter.

The match is set to kick off at 19:45 GMT (20:45 CET), and a victory for Sassuolo could see them leap into eighth place, while a home win for Lazio would close the gap to just one point and place them in 10th.

The mood around Lazio has not been helped by an ongoing boycott of home matches, which could affect player morale and fan support. As the teams prepare for this crucial encounter, the stakes are high for both sides.

As the match approaches, the anticipation builds. Join us for all the build-up and action as it happens from tonight’s Serie A game. Details remain unconfirmed regarding any last-minute changes in team line-ups or strategies.