Having enjoyed a bright start under new boss Edy Reja, Lazio will be hoping to continue the title defence in Coppa Italia with a strong performance against in-form Parma.

I Ducali go into the Last 16 stage clash brimming with confidence following back to back triumphs over Torino and Livorno.

There was little Lazio chiefs could do but sack coach Vladimir Petkovic after a disappointing start to the season and they seem to have find a decent successor in Edoardo Reja.

The experienced boss started his second spell at Stadio Olimpico with a hard-fought victory over Inter Milan, before masterminding a goalless draw at Bologna.

Two good results certainly helped the players restore some of the lost confidence and no doubt the Biancocelesti will be looking to continue the trend in the competition they won last season.

And even with their opponents in excellent form at the moment, Lazio are priced at 2.15 (23/20) to win the match in regulation time.

Chances are Edy Reja is going to ring some changes to his starting line-up, with quite a few players waiting for their chance to impress.

Stefan Radu returns from Serie A suspension, whereas Lorik Cana, Abdoulay Konko and Federico Marchetti are out injured.

Probable starting line-up (4-2-3-1): Berisha – Cavanda, Ciani, Novaretti, Radu – Onazi, Ledesma – Ederson, Hernanes, Keita – Floccari.

Unlike their next opponents, Parma have no reason to make any changes to the coaching or playing personnel, with the team once again exceeding expectations.

Buoyed by some shrewd transfer dealings in the summer, I Ducali have impressed in the Serie A campaign, having climbed to eighth position in the standings.

The team are currently on a nine-match unbeaten run and high on confidence following triumphs over Torino (3-1) and Livorno (3-0), and they will fancy their chances of winning at Stadio Olimpico.

With Parma unbeaten in last four matches on the road, there may be some value in backing I Ducali to qualify at odds of 2.50 (3/2).

This match will be an excellent chance for boss Roberto Donadoni to give some playing time to high-profile players that have dropped from the starting line-up of late, with the likes of Cassano, Sansone and Gargano all expected to start.

Mattia Cassani is back from suspension, but Daniele Galloppa, Stefano Okaka Chuka and Nicola Pavarini remain on the sidelines.

Probable starting line-up (4-3-3): Mirante – Cassani, Paletta, Felipe, Mesbah – Munari, Gargano, Parolo – Sansone, Cassano, Palladino.