Lazio Rome vs Parma 24 October 2026 Prediction

Lazio remains in contention for first place, but Parma will try to end its three-match winning streak. Since returning to Serie A in 2024, Parma has lost just one of its last four meetings with Lazio.

Gattuso's Impact on Lazio

Few Lazio fans welcomed Gennaro Gattuso's appointment as manager after his unsuccessful spell with Italy. Under him, however, the club has made its best start to a season. Lazio has taken 19 points from seven Serie A matches, surpassing the 17 it earned at the same stage of its title-winning 1999–2000 season. That run includes a 3-0 away win over Juventus last time out.

Lazio still has injuries to manage. Deep-lying playmaker Nicolò Rovella, attacking midfielder Albert Gudmundsson and starting right back Adam Marušić remain sidelined. All three missed the win in Turin. Matteo Cancellieri is now available again and could provide an option off the bench on the right wing. Key midfielder Kenneth Taylor is also fit after being substituted with a minor issue in the previous match.

Parma's Relegation Risk

There were calls for former manager Carlos Cuesta to play a more attacking style, but Parma's squad appears poorly suited to it. The first two matches under Alberto Gilardino have offered little encouragement. Parma attacked more often but failed to score, losing 3-0 to Inter and 3-0 to Torino.

Parma now looks at risk of relegation. Cuesta found ways to get results with a limited squad, while Gilardino struggled in his previous two seasons with Genoa and Pisa. Parma also sold several key players over the summer without bringing in comparable replacements. The injury to central midfielder Hans Nicolussi Caviglia has been another significant loss. Parma has played without him since the start of the season.

Lazio vs Parma Predicted Lineup

Lazio (4-3-3): Mandas; Floriani, Sutalo, Provstgaard, Tavares; Taylor, Belahyane, Frattesi; Isaksen, Noslin, Zaccagni

Unavailable: Marušić, Rovella, Gudmundsson (injured)

Manager: Gennaro Gattuso

Parma (3-5-2): Corvi; Delprato, Troilo, D. Carlos; Britschgi, Keita, Bernabé, Fabbian, Valeri; Romero, Lontani

Unavailable: Nicolussi Caviglia, Almqvist (injured); Elphege (illness); Valenti (suspended)

Manager: Alberto Gilardino

Lazio vs Parma Prediction: Lazio Handicap -1.5

Main prediction: Lazio has been the stronger, better-organized team this season. Parma no longer looks as solid defensively as it did last season, while Gattuso's side has improved its pressing and its ability to create chances after winning the ball high up the field. Lazio has won each of its last three Serie A matches by at least two goals. Parma has yet to earn a point away from home. The pick is Lazio -1.5 at 2.11.

Goals prediction: Lazio has also defended well. Juventus failed to score against Christos Mandas, and Lazio has conceded four goals in seven matches, the second-fewest in the league behind Roma's three. Parma has not scored in a competitive match under Gilardino, making Parma team total under 0.5 goals at 1.84 another option.