Lazio Host Atalanta in Coppa Italia Semi-Final First Leg, Eyeing Positive Result at Olimpico

Lazio are set to host Atalanta in a highly anticipated clash as part of the Coppa Italia semi-final first leg. The two teams are scheduled to meet on Wednesday, March 4, at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.

This encounter marks the initial step in determining which team will advance to the final, with the first leg taking place in the capital. The return leg will see the teams travel to Atalanta's home ground in Bergamo next April.

The hosts enter the match with a recent record of three draws and two defeats in their last five outings, while the visitors have secured three victories against two losses over the same period. Historically, Lazio holds an advantage with 13 wins compared to Atalanta's 11, with eight previous encounters ending in a draw. Their most recent meeting saw Atalanta claim a 2-0 victory in the league on February 14.

Lazio is expected to field a 4-3-3 formation, with Moroccan midfielder Reda Belhyan featuring prominently alongside Ivan Provedel and Alessio Romagnoli. The team's injury list includes Daniel Maldini, Mario Gila, and Pedro Rodriguez, all sidelined until mid-March. Nicolò Rovella is also unavailable until early May.

Meanwhile, Atalanta is set to approach the match with a 3-4-2-1 setup, relying on Marco Carnesecchi, Giorgio Scalvini, and striker Gianluca Scamacca. The visitors will be without Giacomo Raspadori, who is injured until mid-March, and Charles De Ketelaere, expected to return late in the same month. There are also doubts surrounding the fitness of Ederson.