Over 15 years have passed since Parma last won the three points at the Stadio Olimpico, but their triumph in the reverse fixture earlier this season means that Lazio should be ready for war.
The trophy drought will not end this season, as Lazio faced an unexpected exit from the Europa League after they couldn't handle the humble Bodo/Glimt. With this, the Eagles have one job – to make it back to either of UEFA's competitions.
Their current position in the table gives them a good chance to even finish in the Top 4 and play in the Champions League. But their arch-rivals Roma are two points behind them, followed by Fiorentina. Losing to Parma again could push them back to 8th.
Parma are a few points away from securing their place in the elite for another season, after experiencing serious struggles in the early months. The Crusaders are undefeated in six rounds in a row, although five of those games were draws. But the fact they won points against Inter and Fiorentina, and also beat Juventus in the previous rounds, suggests we shouldn't count them out at Stadio Olimpico.
How the bookies view it: The Eagles to take revenge
Bookmakers anticipate a one-sided affair and expect Lazio to make it up for the defeat in the reverse fixture in December. You can pick the Eagles at 1/2, while Parma are available at 13/2. At the same time, you can also opt for the draw at 9/2.
Recent head to head: Parma's nemesis?
While it is true that the Crusaders won the three points earlier this season, this was their first triumph over Lazio since 2012. The Eagles had won 11 H2Hs in a row before Parma made a stand in early December. More importantly, Parma haven't won away at Lazio since 2009, losing 10 times in a row since then.
Players to watch: Castellanos to make it three in a row
Taty Castellanos returned to action with a bang, scoring back-to-back goals against Bodo and Genoa. The 26-year-old Argentinian was sidelined for two months with thigh and calf injuries but looks better than ever right now. He also scored the consolation goal against Parma in the reverse fixture earlier this season. And he is Lazio's top scorer this season.
Probable line-ups
Lazio: Mandas, Pellegrini, Romagnoli, Gila, Marusic, Guendouzi, Rovella, Zaccagni, Dia, Isaksen, Castellanos
Parma: Suzuki, Delprato, Leoni, Valenti, Valeri, Sohm, Keita, Hernani, Hainaut, Pellegrino, Bonny
Anything else catch the eye?
Interestingly, Lazio's current home form mirrors Parma's overall. The Eagles somehow landed five consecutive draws at Stadio Olimpico before last week's win in regulation over Bodo/Glimt.
This feels like the perfect opportunity to get that long-anticipated home win in the league as well, especially given Parma's away form this season. The Crusaders have a single win in 16 away games in Serie A. Only two other teams have an overall performance this bad.
Combined with the facts that Lazio beat them 10 times in a row at this stadium and Parma have the second-worst attacking stats on the road this season, we have to back the hosts. But we still expect something out of the Crusaders, because Lazio hadn't kept a clean sheet at home in regulation since last November before doing it against Bodo.
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