Super Eagles stars Ademola Lookman and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru will be in the spotlight as Atalanta hosts Lazio at the Gewiss Stadium on Sunday in a highly anticipated Serie A showdown.
Lookman has been a key figure for Atalanta, delivering consistent performances in front of goal, while Dele-Bashiru continues to grow in influence for Lazio. With both players eager to make an impact, this encounter promises to be an exciting showcase of Nigerian talent on the big stage.
Atalanta will be determined to bounce back from consecutive defeats to Inter and Fiorentina as they host Lazio at the Gewiss Stadium. La Dea are expected to go on the offensive against the Biancocelesti, aiming to reignite their push for a top-four finish.
Meanwhile, Lazio dropped points in a 1-1 draw with Torino and have struggled on the road this season, suffering six away defeats. Given their inconsistent form, Atalanta have a strong opportunity to reclaim momentum and bolster their Scudetto ambitions with a victory over Marco Baroni’s side.
Correct score prediction: Atalanta vs Lazio
Both Atalanta and Lazio come into this clash in mixed form, making for an intriguing battle on Sunday. Atalanta have been strong at home, securing seven wins this season, while Lazio have proven to be solid on the road with eight away victories.
Historically, Atalanta have won 14 of their last 38 meetings against the Biancocelesti, highlighting the closely contested nature of this fixture.
A hard-fought encounter is expected, but Atalanta’s attacking firepower led by Lookman could make the difference.
Prediction Atalanta 2:0 Lazio
Lookman, Atalanta’s key offensive weapon against Lazio
Ademola Lookman has been a standout performer for Atalanta this season, netting 18 goals and providing six assists in 32 appearances across all competitions.
Despite failing to score in the last two matches, including consecutive defeats to Inter and Fiorentina, Lookman has been in good form, with four goals in the previous six games.
The Nigerian forward’s last goal came in Atalanta’s dominant 3-0 victory over Juventus on March 9. As Atalanta hosts Lazio on Sunday, Lookman will be looking to regain his scoring touch and lead the charge to help his team bounce back and reignite their push for a top-four finish.
With Lazio’s inconsistent form, Lookman’s attacking prowess could prove decisive in securing a much-needed victory for La Dea.
Could Fisayo Dele- Bashiru come off the bench to great effect?
Dele-Bashiru has steadily worked his way into Marco Baroni’s plans. While he hasn’t yet secured a starting spot, Dele-Bashiru has certainly contributed when given the opportunity.
He made his return from injury in Lazio’s match last Tuesday, coming on as a substitute.
However, his manager was not satisfied with his performance and challenged him to improve. The 24-year-old will likely be keen to use Sunday’s game to turn things around and earn a more prominent role in the team.
