Serie A Regular Season - 16
Lazio 0 - 0 FT Cremonese
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
38' Pedro
Alberto Grassi 43'
HT
63' ↓ M. Vecino ↑R. Belahyane
63' ↓ Pedro ↑T. Noslin
Tommaso Barbieri 68'
↓ F. Folino ↑F. Ceccherini 69'
↓ A. Grassi ↑J. Vandeputte 69'
↓ D. Johnsen ↑A. Zerbin 76'
↓ F. Bonazzoli ↑A. Sanabria 76'
79' Mattéo Guendouzi
82' ↓ L. Pellegrini ↑M. Lazzari
↓ T. Barbieri ↑R. Floriani 88'
90'+2 Mario Gila Fuentes
Federico Ceccherini 90'+4
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Lazio
Goalkeepers
I. Provedel 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
A. Marusic 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
M. Gila 
MAGNET
83
Activity
83
Activity
78
Passes
5
Duels
A. Romagnoli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Pellegrini
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Midfielders
M. Guendouzi
MAGNET
67
Activity
67
Activity
57
Passes
10
Duels
D. Cataldi
MAGNET
77
Activity
77
Activity
73
Passes
4
Duels
M. Vecino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Forwards
M. Cancellieri
MAGNET
48
Activity
48
Activity
32
Passes
16
Duels
T. Castellanos 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Pedro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
63
Entry
BENCH
C. Mandas 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
A. Furlanetto
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Patric
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Tavares
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. Provstgaard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Belahyane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Lazzari
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
V. Farcomeni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Noslin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Fernandes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cremonese
Goalkeepers
E. Audero
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
F. Terracciano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Baschirotto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Folino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Midfielders
T. Barbieri 
NPC
88
Minutes
88
Minutes
30%
Pass Acc
6.3
Rating
W. Bondo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Grassi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
D. Johnsen
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
G. Pezzella
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
F. Bonazzoli
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
J. Vardy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
M. Silvestri
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
L. Nava
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
R. Floriani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Ceccherini 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.3
Rating
M. Faye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Valoti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Sarmiento
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Vandeputte
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Lordkipanidze
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Zerbin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Moumbagna
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Vazquez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Sanabria
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28/05/2023 | Lazio | 3 - 2 | Cremonese | Serie A | Stadio Olimpico |
| 18/09/2022 | Cremonese | 0 - 4 | Lazio | Serie A | Stadio Giovanni Zini |
| 14/01/2020 | Lazio | 4 - 0 | Cremonese | Coppa Italia | Stadio Olimpico |
Lazio Win
Cremonese Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 16 GD: +21
P: 16 GD: +13
P: 16 GD: +9
P: 16 GD: +7
P: 16 GD: +6
P: 16 GD: +11
P: 16 GD: +5
P: 16 GD: +6
P: 16 GD: +2
P: 16 GD: +1
P: 16 GD: 0
P: 16 GD: -10
P: 16 GD: -10
P: 16 GD: -9
P: 16 GD: -6
P: 16 GD: -8
P: 16 GD: -8
P: 16 GD: -10
P: 16 GD: -10
League Standings
P: 27 GD: +43
P: 27 GD: +23
P: 28 GD: +14
P: 27 GD: +18
P: 28 GD: +25
P: 27 GD: +18
P: 28 GD: +13
P: 27 GD: +4
P: 27 GD: -2
P: 28 GD: -8
P: 27 GD: -1
P: 27 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -8
P: 28 GD: -21
P: 27 GD: -7
P: 27 GD: -12
P: 27 GD: -17
P: 27 GD: -18
P: 27 GD: -24
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Olimpico Frustration as Lazio Stalled
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 30/100. A display of sterile dominance leaves Lazio frustrated against a resilient Cremonese side.
Opening Act: Tactical Stalemate in Rome
The air at Stadio Olimpico remained thick with anticipation, but the early exchanges suggested a tactical cagey affair rather than the goal-fest the home faithful craved. A Balance score of 1.0 highlights how both sides neutralised each other in a congested midfield during the opening phase. Lazio controlled possession with 57%, yet they struggled to convert this statistical dominance into meaningful threats against a disciplined opponent. Matteo Cancellieri emerged as the primary creative outlet for the hosts, attempting to inject pace into a stuttering attack, but the Cremonese rearguard remained resolute. The game lacked verticality, leaving the visitors comfortable to sit back, absorb the initial pressure, and wait for opportunities to break that never truly materialized.
The Pivot: Accuracy Eludes the Hosts
The pivot point of the match never truly arrived in the form of a goal, as both sides failed to register more than two shots on target each throughout the afternoon. An Intensity rating of 5.6 accurately depicts a game that lacked the necessary spark to ignite, with neither manager able to find a tactical solution to the deadlock. Lazio pushed higher up the pitch as the second half progressed, but their meagre xG of 0.41 illustrated a chronic inability to create high-quality chances in the final third. The visitors were happy to surrender territory, focusing on a low block that successfully frustrated the creative hubs of the capital side. Every time the hosts looked to break the lines, a stray pass or a mistimed run halted the momentum, reinforcing the sense of an afternoon destined for a stalemate.
Resolution: Late Drama and Shared Spoils
The match finally saw a flash of genuine drama in stoppage time when Federico Ceccherini was shown a straight red card for a professional foul. It was a cynical but calculated act to preserve the point, and while it left his side shorthanded for the final seconds, it ensured the scoreline remained level. The Stakes remained largely unchanged as the final whistle blew to a chorus of boos from the disappointed home supporters. For Lazio, this was a significant missed opportunity to close the gap on the European places, as they remain stagnant in 8th position. Conversely, Cremonese will view this as a hard-earned defensive masterclass, having successfully stifled one of the league's bigger names on their own turf, albeit at the cost of a suspension for their key defender.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Federico Ceccherini impact the match?
Occurring in the 94th minute, the dismissal came too late for Lazio to exploit their numerical advantage, merely serving to preserve Cremonese's hard-earned clean sheet.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
A Duel Defined by the Gloves
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 30/100. This mid-table encounter is set to be a showcase of elite goalkeeping rather than clinical attacking prowess.
The Setup
On December 20, 2025, the Stadio Olimpico hosts a Serie A fixture where 8th-placed Lazio meets 15th-placed Cremonese. Despite the gap in the table, the Stakes are rated at a low 1.0, suggesting a match that may lack the frantic intensity of a title race or survival scrap. Lazio enters with a mixed Form profile (DWDLW), relying heavily on the defensive stability provided by Mario Gila. The true narrative, however, lies in the Stars department, specifically between the posts. Ivan Provedel has been exceptional for the hosts with 16 saves in five matches, while Emil Audero has been a literal wall for the visitors, recording 21 saves in the same period.
Key Battle
With no dominant individual attacking duels identified, the match will be won or lost in the engine room. Lazio's midfield duo of N. Rovella and M. Guendouzi will look to dictate the tempo and starve the visitors of possession. They face a resilient, if limited, Cremonese unit where W. Bondo serves as the primary disruptor. The Balance score of 2.6 highlights a significant gulf in quality; Lazio averages 1.08 goals per game while Cremonese struggles with a goal difference of -11, emphasizing their difficulty in finding the net away from home.
Our Prediction
Expect a game of patience. Lazio will dominate territory and possession, but they will find Emil Audero in inspired form. The breakthrough is likely to come from a moment of individual quality or a set-piece rather than a flowing counter-attack. Given both sides' recent trends, a low-scoring 1-0 home win is the most probable outcome. Provedel is well-positioned to secure another clean sheet as Cremonese’s winless run (LLDLD) looks set to continue in the capital.