Lazio W vs Ternana W: Serie A Women Clash Preview

Campo Mirko Fersini hosts a high‑stakes clash on 10 May 2026 as Lazio W welcome Ternana W in Serie A Women. With two rounds left in the regular season (Round 21), Lazio sit 4th on 30 points, while Ternana are 11th with 14 points and a heavy negative goal difference. The stakes are clear: Lazio are pushing to cement a top‑half finish, Ternana are fighting to escape the lower reaches and prove they belong at this level.

Form and momentum

In the league, Lazio’s season has been streaky but broadly positive: 9 wins, 3 draws and 8 defeats from 20 matches, with a perfectly balanced goal record of 28 scored and 28 conceded. Their recent form line of “WLLLW” in the standings underlines that volatility – three defeats in the last four, but also the capacity to reset quickly and win.

At Campo Mirko Fersini, Lazio have been solid rather than dominant: 4 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses from 10 home games, scoring 11 and conceding 12. They average 1.1 goals for and 1.2 against per home match, with 3 home clean sheets but also 3 games where they failed to score. This is not a fortress, but it is a ground where they usually find a way to compete.

Ternana’s trajectory is far more troubled. Across all phases they have 3 wins, 5 draws and 12 defeats, with 18 goals scored and 38 conceded. Their league form string of “LDLDD” captures a side that struggles to convert performances into victories and is often hanging on. The goal difference of -20 is the second stark statistic: they concede almost twice as many as they score (1.9 against vs 0.9 for per match).

Away from home, Ternana’s numbers are brutal: 1 win, 1 draw and 8 defeats in 10 away fixtures, with only 4 goals scored and 21 conceded. That is 0.4 goals for and 2.1 against per away game. They do have 2 away clean sheets, but they have also failed to score in 6 of those 10 trips. On paper, this is the profile of a side that suffers badly on the road.

Tactical tendencies and likely shapes

Lazio’s tactical identity has been flexible but with a clear leaning towards back‑three structures. Their most used formations are:

3‑4‑2‑1 (4 times)
3‑1‑4‑2 (4 times)
4‑3‑3 (2 times)
4‑4‑2 (2 times)
3‑4‑1‑2 (1 time)

The repeated use of 3‑4‑2‑1 and 3‑1‑4‑2 suggests a preference for width from wing‑backs and multiple central attacking lanes. That suits their attacking personnel: Martina Piemonte as a central reference, with creative support from Clarisse Le Bihan and the option of Nikola Karczewska either from the start or off the bench.

Ternana, by contrast, lean more towards back‑four systems:

4‑3‑3 (6 times)
4‑1‑3‑2 (3 times)
3‑4‑1‑2, 4‑4‑2, 4‑3‑1‑2 (1 time each)

The 4‑3‑3 has been the default, offering width but leaving them vulnerable in defensive transitions, especially away from home. Their away goals‑against record (21 in 10) hints at issues defending space behind the full‑backs and protecting the centre‑backs when the midfield line is broken.

Discipline could also be a subplot. Lazio pick up many yellows in the 46‑60 and 76‑90 minute ranges, and they have seen red cards in three different time windows. Ternana accumulate yellows fairly evenly across the match and have had red cards in the 31‑45 minute period. In a game where Ternana may be forced to defend deep for long spells, a late yellow‑card wave or a dismissal could tilt the balance decisively.

Key players and attacking threats

For Lazio, the focal point is clear:

Martina Piemonte
7 goals in 18 appearances, with a strong rating of 7.18.
19 shots (12 on target), showing efficiency in front of goal.
Draws fouls and contributes physically in duels (91 total, 39 won).

Piemonte’s presence gives Lazio a target for crosses and cutbacks from the wing‑backs in their 3‑4‑2‑1. Her finishing will be crucial against a Ternana defence that concedes 1.9 goals per match across all phases.

Around her, Clarisse Le Bihan offers creativity and secondary scoring:

3 goals and 2 assists in 17 appearances, with an impressive 7.24 rating.
26 key passes and 72% passing accuracy underline her role as a link player between midfield and attack.

Her ability to find pockets between Ternana’s midfield and defence will be a major tactical hinge; if she receives freely between the lines, Lazio can overload central zones and pull Ternana’s back line out of shape.

Nikola Karczewska adds depth with 3 goals from just 434 minutes. Often used from the bench (11 substitute appearances), she is a potent late‑game option, especially if Ternana tire or chase the match.

For Ternana, the standout is V. Pirone:

5 goals and 1 assist, rating 7.13.
19 shots (7 on target), 13 key passes, and 34 fouls drawn.

Pirone is both scorer and focal point for attacks, winning free‑kicks and penalties. Importantly, she has a penalty record of 4 scored and 1 missed, underlining her importance but also showing she is not infallible from the spot.

Alongside her, teenage midfielder Giada Cimò is emerging as a key figure:

3 goals and 1 assist, rating 7.22.
20 shots (12 on target) and 15 key passes from midfield.
Strong in duels (135 total, 72 won) and capable of driving runs (33 dribbles attempted, 15 successful).

Cimò’s energy and ball‑carrying from midfield will be vital if Ternana want to break Lazio’s press and transition quickly. In a 4‑3‑3, she can be the player who links defensive work with counter‑attacking thrust.

One more angle: Ternana’s overall penalty record is excellent at team level (6 scored from 6), but Pirone’s individual data shows 4 scored and 1 missed. That makes her a constant threat in the box, but Lazio will know that conceding penalties is not automatically fatal if their goalkeeper guesses right.

Lazio, by contrast, have not scored any penalties this season and have not even been awarded one according to the data (0 taken). Their attacking threat is built more on open‑play combinations and set pieces than spot‑kicks.

Head‑to‑head snapshot

The recent competitive history between these sides in Serie A Women is short but relevant. There is one league meeting in 2025:

On 18 January 2026 at Stadio Libero Liberati, Ternana W beat Lazio W 1‑0 in the regular season (Round 10).

That result shows Ternana can frustrate Lazio and edge tight games, especially at home. However, the venue now flips to Rome, where Lazio’s home balance and Ternana’s away struggles create a very different context.

Strategic keys to the match

Lazio W
Use the back‑three to pin Ternana’s wingers deep and create overloads in wide areas.
Feed Piemonte early and often, with Le Bihan drifting inside to combine and shoot.
Maintain defensive concentration: despite Ternana’s low scoring, Lazio concede 1.4 goals per match on average and cannot afford lapses.
Ternana W
Compact 4‑3‑3 or 4‑1‑3‑2, denying space between the lines for Le Bihan.
Quick transitions aimed at Pirone and Cimò, targeting the channels outside Lazio’s wide centre‑backs.
Maximise set‑pieces and potential penalties, an area where they have been productive across the season.

Discipline and game management will be vital for both sides, particularly in the second half where both teams’ yellow‑card profiles spike.

The verdict

On balance of data, Lazio W enter as clear favourites. They are higher in the table, have a positive overall record, and face a Ternana side with one of the league’s weakest away profiles: 1‑1‑8 on the road, 4 goals scored and 21 conceded. Lazio’s attacking trio of Piemonte, Le Bihan and potentially Karczewska should create enough chances to overcome any defensive fragility.

Ternana’s hope rests on reproducing the defensive solidity of the 1‑0 win on 18 January 2026 and exploiting Pirone and Cimò on the break. But sustaining that away from home, against a Lazio team that usually finds a way to score at Campo Mirko Fersini, looks a demanding task.

Expect Lazio to control territory and chances. If they convert early, the match could tilt decisively in their favour; if they are wasteful and Ternana stay compact, a tight, low‑margin contest is possible. Statistically, though, the balance of probabilities leans towards a home win.