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Lazio will be involved in the closing curtain for the second matchday in a row, as they host Cagliari on Monday evening.

Lazio vs Cagliari Kick-Off Time, Location & Where to Watch

The Serie A clash between Lazio and Cagliari kicks off at 20:45 local time on Monday, November 3, at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.

To find out how to watch Lazio vs Cagliari in your respective country, check out this verified list of international TV listings.

Lazio Form Guide: Recent Results & Table Position

The Biancocelesti have fixed some of their early-season issues, as evidenced by their improving results, but Maurizio Sarri can only do so much with the limited options at his disposal, whether due to the transfer ban or the elevated number of injuries.

The Biancocelesti haven’t tasted defeat since losing the Derby della Capitale to Roma back in September. They have registered two wins and three draws in their last five. Last Sunday’s victory over Juventus saw them sneak into the top half of the table, but Thursday’s stalemate in Pisa relegated them to 11th place with 12 points in the bag.

Cagliari Form Guide: Recent Results & Table Position

Unlike Lazio, the Sardinians had started the season on a promising note, collecting seven points in the first four matchdays. That run saw them register back-to-back wins over Parma, and Lecce, but they haven’t won since.

Cagliari have only managed to pick up two points from their last five Serie A outings, thanks to draws in Udine and Verona. Their most recent outing saw them suffer a 1-2 defeat to Sassuolo in front of their home supporters. The Isolani currently lie 14th in the Standings, with nine points.

Lazio vs Cagliari: Match Insights

  • Lazio’s unbeaten run: The Aquile haven’t tasted defeat in their last five Serie A outings, winning two and drawing three.
  • Cagliari’s winless run: Contrary to Lazio, the Rossoblu haven’t earned a victory in their last five matches, instead winning two and losing three.
  • Lazio mustering clean sheets: Ivan Provedel has managed to maintain a clean sheet in his last three appearances against Atalanta, Juventus and Pisa.
  • Cagliari’s impressive away record: Cagliari have only lost once on the road this season, and it ensued against reigning champions and league leaders Napoli back in August by a single goal.

Expected Starting Lineups

Lazio (4-3-3): Provedel; Marusic, Gila, Romagnoli, Pellegrini; Guendouzi, Cataldi, Basic; Isaksen, Dia, Zaccagni. 

Cagliari (4-3-2-1): Caprile; Palestra, Mina, Ze Pedro, Idrissi; Adopo, Prati, Folorunsho; Esposito, Gaetano; Borelli

Predictions: Lazio 2-1 Cagliari

Cagliari have been enjoying their travels this season, so perhaps they’ll be the ones to break Provedel’s goal after three clean sheets. But driven by the passionate Olimpico crowd, Lazio should have enough in the tank to edge past their visitors, especially if their young manager, Fabio Pisacane, opts for an adventurous approach and leaves spaces for the Aquile to exploit on the counter.

This article first appeared on The Laziali and was syndicated with permission.

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