Serie A | Pisa 0-0 Lazio: Sarri’s side frustrated in Tuscany

Lazio’s 0-0 draw at Pisa was decided by goalkeeping and missed chances. For punters, this underlines a trend toward tight, low-scoring Serie A fixtures — consider backing under 2.5 goals or Lazio-dominance markets (possession/xG) rather than straightaway away-win bets, with draws a realistic outcome in similarly defensive matches.

Pisa 0-0 Lazio — Stalemate in Rain-Soaked Tuscany

Match overview

A rain-soaked Arena Garibaldi produced a goalless draw as Pisa and Lazio traded chances but not goals. Lazio controlled possession and peppered the box, while Pisa threatened on the break and from dangerous crosses. Exceptional goalkeeping and last-ditch defending kept the scoreline level in a match where both sides left opportunities unconverted.

Key moments

- Matteo Tramoni squandered an early opening, scuffing wide after an M’Bala Nzola lay-off. - Toma Basic’s angled drive was smothered before Idrissa Touré volleyed across goal from a Juan Cuadrado delivery. - Gustav Isaksen tested Adrian Šemper at the near post; minutes later Mattia Zaccagni set up another effort that forced a fine save. - Šemper produced a fingertip stop to divert a Basic daisy-cutter onto the base of the upright. - In the 73rd minute, Ivan Provedel reacted superbly to deny Stefano Moreo from close range. - Alessio Romagnoli blocked a point-blank Moreo attempt after an Nzola lay-off; Matías Vecino also went close with a shot from distance.

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Tactical takeaways

Lazio dominated territory and circulation but struggled to convert pressure into clear-cut chances inside the box. Pisa's aerial approach and wide crosses caused consistent problems, forcing the away defence into quick clearances and blocks. Both teams showed defensive organisation when it mattered, turning a match of good buildup play into a low-scoring affair.

Match statistics

- Possession: Lazio 61% — Pisa 39% - Total shots: Lazio 11 — Pisa 10 - Shots on target: Lazio 6 — Pisa 2 - Corners: Pisa 3 — Lazio 1 - Fouls: Pisa 16 — Lazio 12

Lineups, injuries and substitutions

Pisa started without Raul Albiol, Calvin Stengs, Mateus Lusuardi and Tomas Esteves. Key performers included M’Bala Nzola leading the line and Idrissa Touré posing aerial threats. Mario Gila and Luca Pellegrini were withdrawn after knocks. Lazio remained without Elseid Hysaj, Nuno Tavares, Matteo Cancellieri, Taty Castellanos, Samuel Gigot, Nicolò Rovella and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru. Adam Marušić, Alessio Romagnoli and Ivan Provedel formed the backbone of Lazio’s defence and goalkeeping.

Betting implications

The match reinforced tendencies toward tight, low-scoring Serie A encounters when sides defend well and goalkeepers are on form. For punters: - Consider under 2.5 goals in similar fixtures. - Backing Lazio in possession/xG markets or “shots on target” props is more attractive than straightaway away-win bets. - Draw and draw-no-bet markets could offer value when two organised sides meet away from home.

What this means going forward

Pisa will take confidence from creating clear chances and troubling Lazio with crosses, while Lazio can reflect on a match where control didn’t translate into goals. Both teams should address finishing in the final third — a decisive upgrade there could quickly change outcomes in future meetings.

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