SS Lazio vs SS Juve Stabia

This one carries little competitive weight, but it matters for Lazio's rhythm. Sitting third in Serie A after four wins from five, level with Roma and Inter, Gattuso wants his side to carry that form through the international break rather than lose it, using a second straight behind-closed-doors friendly at Formello after beating Arezzo 2-0. Expect a near-identical XI to that win, with Pinamonti leading the line after scoring last time out, flanked by Zaccagni and Noslin in a 4-2-3-1. Serra and Belahyane anchor midfield alongside Farcomeni, while Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is back in training and could feature off the bench. Lazio are missing Cataldi, Rovella, Marušić, Pellegrini and Gudmundsson to injury, though several are nearing returns. Juve Stabia, who share a friendly relationship with the Biancocelesti through past loan ties, have a full squad to choose from. With Monza up next on October 11, this is purely about sharpness. Our prediction: 3-0