Lazio’s Poor Home Form Raise Major Concerns In Final Push For European Qualification

Lazio’s pursuit of a Champions League berth remains alive, but the team’s ongoing struggles at the Stadio Olimpico have raised concerns in recent weeks. Despite staying in contention for a top-four finish, Marco Baroni's men have failed to make their home ground a fortress—a factor that may ultimately cost them dearly.

The Biancoceleste's last Serie A home victory dates back to February 9, when they convincingly defeated Monza 5-1 under coach Salvatore Bocchetti. While that win briefly halted a series of poor home results, the team quickly slipped back into inconsistency. In fact, since their 3-0 triumph over Bologna on November 25, Lazio have secured just one home league win—again, against Monza.

This dismal run has included painful defeats to Inter and Fiorentina, as well as a string of frustrating draws against Como, Udinese, Torino, and Parma. The most recent home outing saw Matías Vecino salvage a last-minute equalizer against Juventus, preventing a direct loss in the Champions League qualification race.

A recurring issue has been Lazio's tactical fragility, which has left them vulnerable defensively and ineffective in attack. Matches like those against Fiorentina and Parma saw opponents create numerous chances, exposing the lack of balance in Baroni’s setup.

Up front, the form of the attacking line has contributed significantly to the club’s home woes. Taty Castellanos, once seen as a potential solution, has scored just twice at the Olimpico in the league—against Hellas Verona and Monza—since mid-September. Gustav Isaksen has managed only a single goal on home soil, a spectacular strike against Napoli in August.

Former Salernitana forward Boulaye Dia has fared slightly better, scoring two goals at home—one against Como and another in stoppage time versus Napoli. Meanwhile, club captain Mattia Zaccagni, despite tallying eight league goals this season, has yet to score at home. His performances have been hampered by tactical constraints, particularly his link-up with Nuno Tavares, which was productive earlier in the season but has since faded.

Zaccagni’s dip in form is also evident in his declining threat level in recent matches. Although he leads the league in fouls suffered (97), that statistic underscores how heavily marked and physically targeted he has been—diminishing his overall impact.

As Lazio enters the final stretch of the season, revitalizing their home performances will be crucial. Without a turnaround at the Olimpico, their hopes of securing a return to Europe’s top competition may once again fall just short.