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Surprisingly or not the guests are four points ahead of their opponent from Rome. The hosts are having a disappointing season under Maurizio Sarri. But three points against Sassuolo will give the capital club a bit of fresh air and more stability in the standings. Lazio, who reached the Coppa Italia semi-finals, still have a glimmer of hope. However, in the first leg against Atalanta on Wednesday evening, the Laziali could only manage a 2-2 draw. While their situation for the return leg in Lombardy isn't disastrous, it's certainly not ideal. At least they managed to score twice after three consecutive competitive matches without finding the net. None of the last five games between these two clubs have seen more than two goals. Across all competitions, Lazio have only won two of their last 14 competitive matches recording eight draws and four defeats. Lazio have conceded two goals in five of their last seven competitive matches.