Match report

Lazio Defeats Verona 1-0 in Serie A Clash

Verona
Verona
0–1
FT
Lazio
Lazio
Jan 11, 2026

Lazio held off a spirited challenge from Verona to claim a narrow win in their Serie A clash. The decisive moment came when Verona's pressing led to an own goal by Lazio's Victor Nelsson, securing the victory for Lazio and leaving Verona frustrated with no points on offer.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Verona 0-1 Lazio
  • • Victor Nelsson scored an own goal in the 79th minute, securing the win for Lazio.
  • • A. Bella-Kotchap and Nicolás Valentini received yellow cards for Verona early on.
  • • Lazio made several substitutions including Tijjani Noslin and Luca Pellegrini coming on.

Lineups

Verona

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Montipo (G)
  • 15 V. Nelsson (D)
  • 37 A. Bella-Kotchap (D)
  • 6 N. Valentini (D)
  • 12 D. Bradaric (M)
  • 36 C. Niasse (M)
  • 63 R. Gagliardini (M)
  • 24 A. Bernede (M)
  • 3 M. Frese (M)
  • 17 Giovane (F)
  • 16 G. Orban (F)

Substitutes

  • 34 S. Perilli
  • 94 G. Toniolo
  • 2 D. Oyegoke
  • 5 U. Nunez
  • 8 S. Serdar
  • 9 A. Sarr
  • 19 T. Slotsager
  • 20 G. Kastanos
  • 21 A. Harroui
  • 23 E. Ebosse
  • 25 D. Mosquera
  • 70 F. Cham
  • 73 Al Musrati

Lazio

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 94 I. Provedel (G)
  • 77 A. Marusic (D)
  • 34 M. Gila (D)
  • 13 A. Romagnoli (D)
  • 3 L. Pellegrini (D)
  • 5 M. Vecino (M)
  • 32 D. Cataldi (M)
  • 24 K. Taylor (M)
  • 18 G. Isaksen (F)
  • 14 T. Noslin (F)
  • 22 M. Cancellieri (F)

Substitutes

  • 35 C. Mandas
  • 55 A. Furlanetto
  • 6 N. Rovella
  • 9 Pedro
  • 17 N. Tavares
  • 20 P. Ratkov
  • 21 R. Belahyane
  • 23 E. Hysaj
  • 25 O. Provstgaard
  • 29 M. Lazzari

Timeline

  1. Verona
    6' Verona Card · Yellow Card
    A. Bella-Kotchap

    Foul

  2. Lazio
    18' Lazio Card · Yellow Card
    M. Cancellieri

    Foul

  3. Verona
    25' Verona Card · Yellow Card
    Nicolás Valentini

    Foul

  4. Lazio
    55' Lazio subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Tijjani Noslin · On: P. Ratkov
  5. Lazio
    55' Lazio subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Luca Pellegrini · On: M. Lazzari
  6. Verona
    68' Verona subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Orban · On: A. Sarr
  7. Verona
    68' Verona subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Giovane · On: D. Mosquera
  8. Lazio
    69' Lazio subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Cataldi · On: N. Rovella
  9. Lazio
    70' Lazio subst · Substitution 4
    Off: G. Isaksen · On: Pedro
  10. Verona
    76' Verona subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Bella-Kotchap · On: Unai Núñez
  11. Verona
    76' Verona subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Gagliardini · On: S. Serdar
  12. Lazio
    79' Lazio Goal · Own Goal
    Victor Nelsson
  13. Verona
    88' Verona subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. Niasse · On: Al Musrati
  14. Lazio
    90'+2 Lazio subst · Substitution 5
    Off: K. Taylor · On: R. Belahyane

Match Stats

Stat Verona Lazio
Fouls 12 7
Pass Accuracy 76% 86%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 11
Corners 2 1
Total Passes 391 701
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 2 2
Shots on Target 2 2
xG 0.53 0.90
Shots off Target 6 7
Possession 36% 64%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 298 605
Shots Inside Box 6 6
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 4 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The game's momentum shifted in Lazio's favor when Victor Nelsson scored an own goal at the 79th minute, providing a critical lead for Lazio.
  • ▸ Verona had multiple chances to equalize but could not capitalize on their pressure, leaving them without points despite a strong effort.