Serie A 2025-2026: Lazio-Cremonese, the likely lineups

The 16th round of Serie A will open with the match between Lazio and Cremonese, scheduled for Saturday at 6 p.m. at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome. The Biancocelesti are coming off a hard-fought victory against Parma, Nicola’s team in the last round lost 1-0 to Torino.

Maurizio Sarri will not be able to count on Zaccagni and Basic, both disqualified. Up front will be Cancellieri, Castellanos and the’stainless Pedro. In midfield, space will be given to Guendouzi, Cataldi and Vecino. Marusic, Gila, Romagnoli and Pellegrini in defense to protect provedel’s goal.

Mister Nicola relies on the Vardy-Bonazzoli offensive tandem to unhinge the Biancoceleste defense. Guarding the flanks will be Zerbin and Pezzella, with space in the middle for Bondo and Vandeputte. Four-man defense composed of Terracciano, Baschirotto, Ceccherini and Floriani Mussolini, between the posts Audero.

Probable lineups
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Lazio (4-3-3): Provedel; Marusic, Gila, Romagnoli, Pellegrini; Guendouzi, Cataldi, Vecino; Cancellieri, Castellanos, Pedro. All. Sarri
Cremonese (4-4-2): Audero; Terracciano, Baschirotto, Ceccherini, Floriani Mussolini; Zerbin, Bondo, Vandeputte, Pezzella; Bonazzoli, Vardy. All. Nicola