Celtic vs Lazio Preview - 04/10/2023 - UEFA Champions League
Celtic will host Lazio for their second UEFA Champions League group stage match on October 4, at Celtic Park.
While the Scottish club established themselves the firm winners of the Scottish Premiership 2022-23, the Italian side concluded their campaign in the second spot in Serie A, below Napoli.
Ange Postecoglou's champions completed a remarkable achievement by winning all three domestic trophies in the 2022/23 season, sealing the treble with a 3-1 triumph over Inverness in the Scottish Cup final held at Hampden Park. This outstanding season adds another layer to the enduring rivalry between Celtic and Rangers, as both clubs continually compete to earn the title of the most accomplished team in Scottish football.
During the last season, Lazio enjoyed a successful campaign that saw them secure a surprising second-place finish. This achievement was attributed to their adoption of 'Sarrismo,' despite occasional bouts of inconsistency. They not only earned a return to Europe's top club competition but also attained their best Serie A placement since winning the Scudetto in the 1999-2000 season.
Celtic faced Feyenoord and suffered a 2-0 defeat, meanwhile, Lazio clinched a last-minute equalizer against Atletico Madrid as their goalkeeper Ivan Provedel scored at the 90+5;.
Match Officials Confirmed for Celtic vs Lazio
- Referee Aleksandr: Donatas Rumšas
- Assistant referees: Aleksandr Radius, Dovydas Sužiedėlis
- Video Assistant Referee: Juan Martínez Munuera
- Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Roi Reinshreiber
- Fourth Official: Robertas Valikonis
Celtic vs Lazio Prediction - 04/10/2023 - UEFA Champions League
The two clubs faced each other in the Europa League group stage in 2019, both of the matches ending in a 2-1 victory for Celtic. After highly successful campaigns in their respective leagues, both clubs are expected to be in great form as they set off their competition for the supreme title.
The upcoming UEFA Champions League group stage match between Celtic and Lazio promises to be a highly competitive encounter. Both teams have a rich history and passionate fan bases, setting the stage for an electrifying clash. Celtic's relentless attacking style, combined with their formidable home support, could pose a significant challenge for Lazio. On the other hand, Lazio's tactical discipline and European experience could provide them with an edge.
It's a game that's difficult to predict, but one thing is certain: fans can expect an intense battle as both teams strive for victory and crucial points in this prestigious competition. However, based on the teams' last encounters in recent tournaments, we predict that Celtic is going to win Lazio on October 4.
Prediction: Celtic 2 - 1 Lazio
Odds:
Celtic win: 2.85
Draw: 3.50
Lazio win: 2.58
Celtic vs Lazio Head-to-Head
- Lazio 1 - 2 Celtic
- Celtic 2 - 1 Lazio
Celtic vs Lazio Predicted Lineups
Celtic XI: Hart, Taylor, Nawrocki, Carter-Vickers, Ralston, Turnbull, McGregor, O'Riley, Maeda, Furuhashi, Abada
Lazio XI: Provodel, Marusic, Casale, Romagnoli, Hysaj, Kamada, Cataldi, Alberto, Anderson, Immobile, Zaccagni
How to watch Celtic vs Lazio live, stream link and start time
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