Super Eagles midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and his Lazio teammates will travel to Venezia on Saturday, aiming to strengthen their bid for a Champions League return and close the gap at the top of Serie A.
Venezia have lost their last three matches and are fighting to avoid relegation to Serie B, sitting 19th in the league table with 16 points from 25 matches, five points away from safety.
Meanwhile, Lazio aims for a top-four finish and sees the match against Venezia as a chance to gain crucial points and close in on Serie A leaders.
Correct score prediction: Venezia vs Lazio
These two sides last met on the opening day of the season, with Lazio securing a 3-1 victory at home.
Recent history favours Lazio, who have won their last four league meetings against Venezia. Despite that, it will be an uphill battle for the struggling hosts. Venezia has been poor in front of goal, scoring just three times in their last five matches.
Prediction: Venezia 0-2 Lazio
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru eyeing a regular spot
Nigerian midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is still working to establish himself as a regular starter for Lazio, but he has impressed whenever given the chance.
His Serie A debut came in the reverse fixture against Venezia, where Lazio claimed a 3-1 win. He will be looking forward to another successful outing on Saturday.
With Nico Rovella suspended, Dele-Bashiru could be handed a starting role in midfield. His powerful runs and tenacity in the middle of the park will be crucial for Lazio as they seek another away victory.
The 24-year-old has made 15 Serie A appearances this season, five of them as a starter, and has found the net three times.
