Coppa Italia final: Lazio vs Atalanta live on May 15, 2019 - time, team news, broadcast listings

May 15, 2019 By Ali M.

Topics: Lazio TV Schedule, Atalanta TV Schedule, Football TV Schedules, Lazio, Atalanta, Coppa Italia

In our match preview informing you how to watch the Coppa Italia final, we compare team statistics and analyze their head-to-head record.

What is the form of Lazio compared to Atalanta?

While Lazio has won four of their last seven games, the Italian outfit has still disappointingly suffered three defeats in those run of games. The most worrying loss came at the hands of Atalanta, their opponent in the Coppa Italia final, losing 2-1 in their encounter 10 days back.

As for Atalanta, they are currently on a five-game winning streak. Furthermore, they are unbeaten in their last 13 games in all competitions after suffering back-to-back defeats against AC Milan and Torino back in February.

Lazio vs Atalanta head-to-head record

Not only is Atalanta unbeaten in their last four encounters with the Rome outfit, but the head-to-head record also favors them. The Orobici have four more wins in this encounter than Lazio from their 105 showdowns.

Games played: 105

Lazio wins: 31

Atalanta wins: 35

Draws: 39

Who's injured/suspended for Lazio vs Atalanta?

Inzaghi will, unfortunately, be without the services of Thomas Strakosha, Patric, Valon Berisha, and Jordan Lukaku, all of whom are injured. Fortunately, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic stands a chance of featuring after recovering from injury.

Gian Piero Gasperini is set to welcome back a host of players from suspension. Papu Gomez, Andrea Masiello, and Gianluca Mancini all missed the recent victory over Genoa but are available to return to the squad.

Key talking point - will Atalanta's amazing season end with silverware?

There's no denying it: Atalanta has enjoyed a tremendous season. They are fourth in Serie A and are well on their way to a Champions League spot thanks to their three-point lead over AC Milan with only two rounds left, but it's their shot at silverware that has everyone intrigued.

This is their first final since 1996. Furthermore, they have not won the Coppa Italia since 1963. However, the odds point to Zapata and Co. ending that wait on Monday.

With two runner-up finishes in the last four editions, Lazio will fancy their odds this time around. However, they will undoubtedly be in for a tough task.