Yahoo Sports Europa League line-ups: Braga vs. Lazio
Lazio are already sure of their spot in the top 8, but want to lock down the Europa League leadership against SC Braga with Pedro.
It kicks off at the Estadio Municipal de Braga at 20.00 GMT.
Lazio are the only team to have guaranteed their place in the last 16 with a game to spare, having dominated the Europa League opening phase with six wins and a draw.
They do want to hold on to top spot for a better draw, but coach Marco Baroni is forced to completely revamp his squad following a painful 2-1 Serie A defeat to Fiorentina.
Mattia Zaccagni and Nicolò Rovella are suspended, while Matteo Guendouzi has flu, plus Manuel Lazzari, Patric, Nuno Tavares and Matias Vecino are injured.
There has to be squad rotation, with Mario Gila pushed into a more advanced role, while Pedro supports Taty Castellanos.
SC Braga are not yet sure of elimination, but will need something remarkable to get into the play-offs, as they are in 27th place.
Bruma and Vitor Carvalho are suspended, with Paulo Oliveira and Rodrigo Zalazar injured.
They already faced Roma last month, losing 3-0 at the Stadio Olimpico with goalkeeper Matheus sent off.
He returns to the squad after suspension, but Bruma and Vitor Carvalho saw red in the 2-1 defeat at Union Saint-Gilloise.
Braga: Hornicek; Victor Gomez, Paulo Oliveira, Niakaté, Chissumba; Roger Fernandes, Joao Moutinho, Gorby; Ricardo Horta, Gharbi; Ouazzani
Lazio: Mandas; Marusic, Gigot, Romagnoli, Pellegrini; Gila, Dele-Bashiru; Tchaouna, Pedro, Noslin; Castellanos
Ref: Brooks (ENG)
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