Of the three sides currently stationed in the relegation zone, Brescia look the best bet to stave off the drop. Positioned third from bottom with 22 points from 24 matches, Giuseppe Iachini's side are a point from safety and, encouragingly, have been picking up points of late.
Last weekend the Rondinelle defeated fellow-relegation candidates Bari 2-0 at home, a perfect follow-up to their 1-1 draw with Roma at the start of the month. It was also their second win in five league matches and gave them reasons to grasp on to optimism.
Brescia have a curious record at the Mario Rigamonti as well, as they won five matches at home and have lost as many, and have also scored and conceded 13 goals in front of their own supporters.
Returning To Winning Ways
Lazio coach Edy Reja continues to maintain that their main objective this season is to reach the Europa League. The former Italian champions may be very much in contention for a top-four finish and can still launch a Scudetto challenge, but Reja claims that a place in Europe would be a success.
"Lazio can now aim for Europe," said Reja. "Our objectives were to claim a Europa League spot and this remains our aim because we know there are better sides than us.
"We have done well so far this season and are in this position because we are doing something right. Maybe we are one of those 'better' sides.
"It is clear we still need to improve a lot while making as few errors as possible. We also need to keep on fighting because we are not as talented as other teams."
A frank admission, indeed, but this shouldn't be taken lightly by Brescia. Lazio, currently perched on fourth spot on 42 points, have won four times on the road in the league this campaign and having got the better of the Leonessa in the reverse fixture earlier in the season, the Aquile will target maximum points.
TEAM NEWS
Brescia
Dallamano and Sereni are unavailable because of injuries.
Lazio
Del Nero, Meghni, Garrido, Rocchi, Diakite and Radu are injured and will miss the trip to Brescia.
Prediction
Brescia will be confident of getting at least something from their home fixture against Lazio. Last weekend they won against Bari in front of their own supporters and their confidence is high. However, Lazio aren't easy pushovers and should garner a point.
Brescia 1-1 Lazio 
