Serie A Gameweek 2
Lazio 4 - 0 FT Hellas Verona
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Futmetrix Verdict
93
FT
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5-2
Newcastle Jets
โก Intensity
100
โ๏ธ Balance
94
๐ Stakes
50
๐ฒ Upset
0
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Futmetrix Verdict
72
FT
Tue, Oct 27
Beijing Guoan
2-2
Jeonbuk Motors
โก Intensity
50
โ๏ธ Balance
80
๐ Stakes
50
๐ฒ Upset
40
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Futmetrix Verdict
91
FT
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Galatasaray
2-1
Fenerbahรงe
โก Intensity
60
โ๏ธ Balance
32
๐ Stakes
100
๐ฒ Upset
0
Osimhen's brace settles the Istanbul derby
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
3' M. Guendouzi (T. Castellanos)
10' M. Zaccagni (T. Castellanos)
41' T. Castellanos (N. Rovella)
HT
โ E. Ebosse โM. Frese 46'
โ F. Cham โA. Bella-Kotchap 46'
โ A. Harroui โAl Musrati 46'
66' โ M. Zaccagni โPedro
66' โ N. Tavares โL. Pellegrini
โ A. Bernede โR. Belghali 70'
78' โ T. Castellanos โB. Dia
โ A. Sarr โD. Mosquera 78'
78' โ F. Dele-Bashiru โR. Belahyane
82' B. Dia (R. Belahyane)
86' โ A. Marusic โE. Hysaj
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Lazio
Goalkeepers
Ivan Provedel 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Adam Maruลกiฤ
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Mario Gila 
MAGNET
100
Activity
100
Activity
90
Passes
10
Duels
Oliver Provstgaard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nuno Tavares 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Mattรฉo Guendouzi 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Nicolรฒ Rovella 
ARCHITECT
9
Key Passes
9
Key Passes
1
Assists
105%
Pass Acc
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Forwards
Matteo Cancellieri
MAGNET
56
Activity
56
Activity
40
Passes
16
Duels
Valentรญn Castellanos
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
2
Assists
17%
Pass Acc
Mattia Zaccagni 
CAPTAIN FANTASTIC
0
Contribution
0
Contribution
8
Rating
Yes
Captain
BENCH
Christos Mandas 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Alessio Furlanetto
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Luca Pellegrini 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Elseid Hysaj
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Reda Belahyane 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
12
Minutes
7.9
Rating
Toma Baลกiฤ
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Manuel Lazzari
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Danilo Cataldi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pedro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tijjani Noslin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Boulaye Dia 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Hellas Verona
Goalkeepers
Lorenzo Montipรฒ 
SIEVE
33%
Save %
33%
Save %
4
Conceded
2
Saves
Defenders
Unai Nรบรฑez 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
Victor Nelsson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Enzo Ebosse
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Midfielders
Fallou Cham
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Abdou Harroui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Antoine Bernede
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Suat Serdar
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Domagoj Bradariฤ
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Simone Perilli
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Giacomo Toniolo
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Daniel Oyegoke
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Martin Frese
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rafik Belghali
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tobias Slotsager
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Armel Bella-Kotchap
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Grigoris Kastanos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cheikh Niasse
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Al Musrati
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Mosquera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Junior Ajayi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ioan Vermeศan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/31/2025 | Lazio | 4 - 0 | Verona | Serie A | Stadio Olimpico |
| 01/19/2025 | Verona | 0 - 3 | Lazio | Serie A | Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi |
| 09/16/2024 | Lazio | 2 - 1 | Verona | Serie A | Stadio Olimpico |
| 04/27/2024 | Lazio | 1 - 0 | Verona | Serie A | Stadio Olimpico |
| 12/09/2023 | Verona | 1 - 1 | Lazio | Serie A | Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi |
| 02/06/2023 | Verona | 1 - 1 | Lazio | Serie A | Stadio Marc'Antonio Bentegodi |
Lazio Win
Hellas Verona Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -4
P: 2 GD: -3
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Lazio
Hellas Verona
Lazio
Hellas Verona
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Lazio Rampant: Four-Goal Masterclass Stuns Verona
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 49/100. Lazio produced a statement performance at the Stadio Olimpico, dismantling a struggling Verona side to signal their intent in the upper echelons of the table.
The Lightning Start
The match began at a frantic pace, with the hosts wasting no time in asserting their authority on the pitch. Just three minutes in, Guendouzi opened the scoring, finishing a clinical move sparked by Castellanos. This early breakthrough shattered any defensive game plan Verona had prepared. A Balance score of 2.0 highlights just how one-sided this encounter was from the outset. By the 10th minute, the lead was doubled as Zaccagni found the net, again assisted by the relentless Castellanos. The visitors looked shell-shocked, unable to cope with the movement and fluidity of a Lazio side that seemed to be playing in a higher gear.
Midfield Mastery and Tactical Control
As the first half progressed, the narrative was dominated by the extraordinary performance of Rovella in the center of the park. Boasting an Intensity rating of 7.8, the midfielder was the architect of every attacking wave, recording an incredible 9 key passes. His ability to dictate the tempo left the Verona midfield chasing shadows. The third goal arrived in the 41st minute, with Rovella providing the ammunition for Castellanos to score himself. With 70% possession and a staggering 22 shots attempted, the Biancocelesti turned the match into a training exercise, effectively ending the contest before the half-time whistle even blew.
Sealing the Rout
The second half was a professional display of game management, though the hunger for goals remained. The Stakes were clear: a clean sheet and a convincing win to boost confidence. In the closing stages, the depth of the squad was showcased as the substitutes combined to add gloss to the scoreline. In the 82nd minute, Belahyane provided a perfectly weighted pass for Dia to slot home the fourth goal. This late strike underscored the gulf in quality between the two sides on the night. For Lazio, this was a complete performance that moves them up the standings, while Verona must quickly find answers to avoid a difficult season in the bottom half.
Key Questions
What made Nicolรฒ Rovella the Man of the Match?
Rovella was phenomenal, earning a 9.3 rating with 9 key passes and an assist, completely controlling the midfield tempo.
How did substitute Nicolรฒ Rovella change the game?
Though he started the match, his relentless energy and vision ensured Verona never had a moment of peace.
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.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Lazio Face a Desperate Verona Test
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 15/100. While Lazio aim to solidify their European credentials, Verona enters the Stadio Olimpico knowing every point is vital oxygen in a suffocating relegation battle.
The Setup
This August 31 encounter finds Lazio in 8th place, looking to stabilize a campaign that has lacked consistent rhythm. Conversely, Verona sits 20th, firmly entrenched in the basement of the league. A Form rating of 2.58 for the hosts versus Verona's struggling run suggests a disparity in confidence, though the low Stakes score of 1.0 reflects the fact that we are still in the early chapters of the season. However, for the visitors, the narrative is already centered on a survival scrap.
Key Battle
With no primary attackers dominating the statistical narrative, the match will be won or lost in the engine room. The Lazio midfield, anchored by N. Rovella and the industry of M. Guendouzi, will attempt to bypass Verona's compact defensive lines. Interestingly, the highest Stars rating comes from the men between the posts. Both Ivan Provedel and Lorenzo Montipรฒ are currently performing at an elite level, each averaging 4 saves per game, which could turn this into a frustrating evening for the forwards.
Our Prediction
Expect Lazio to monopolize the ball, utilizing the tactical Balance of their 4-3-3 system to stretch a Verona side that has conceded 41 goals this season. Verona will likely play for a draw, but the individual quality in Lazio's midfield should eventually break the deadlock. We foresee a 2-0 victory for the home side, a result that keeps Verona's alarms ringing at the bottom of the table.