One of the most interesting Europa League fixtures set for this week will see the table-topping Lazio travel to the Amsterdam Arena to take on Ajax.
Lazio have been in excellent form across the opening five matchdays, winning four and being held to just one draw.
Ajax have also looked back to their very best in Europe this season, winning three of their opening four matches before suffering defeat on matchday five.
Odds
Ajax will be favored on the moneyline for this showdown on Thursday at +128. A win for Lazio does catch the eye at the prices available.
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Ajax | +128 |
| Draw | +260 |
| Lazio | +200 |
First Ever Meeting Between Teams
| Total | Ajax | Lazio | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Europa League Games | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Goals | 0 | 0 | 0 |
This will be a first competitive meeting between Lazio and Ajax. The Italian side have won their last two against Dutch opposition, but they have never won three on the bounce.
🚨⚽ TIP: Over 2.75 Goals @ -117
Ajax vs. Lazio Key Stats
- Ajax are winless in their last 12 home matches against Italian teams across all competitions, most recently losing 6-1 against Napoli.
- Ajax have won their first two home games in the Europa League this season by four-goal margins.
- Only Lazio and Athletic Bilbao have conceded fewer goals than Ajax in the Europa League this season.
Ajax Team News
Benjamin Tahirovic is out until the start of 2025 due to concussion protocols. Julian Rijkhoff, Sivert Mannsverk, and Gaston Avila are all doubtful to feature this week.
Possible Lineup
Remko Pasveer (GK); Devyne Rensch, Josip Sutalo, Youri Baas, Jorrel Hato, Steven Berghuis, Jordan Henderson, Kian Fitz-Jim, Bertrand Traore, Wout Weghorst, Brian Brobbey
Lazio Team News
The Italian side will be without Matias Vecino and Luca Pellegrini this week due to muscle injuries. The latter could be fit enough for a place on the bench.
Possible Lineup
Ivan Provedel (GK); Adam Marusic, Samuel Gigot, Alessio Ramagnoli, Elseid Hysaj, Loum Tchaouna, Nicolo Rovella, Matteo Guendouzi, Pedro, Boulaye Dia, Gustav Isaksen
Ajax vs. Lazio Prediction
Both of these sides have excellent defensive records, and they have both been going along nicely in the Europa League to this point.
However, Ajax’s poor home record against Italian sides means that it could be worthwhile following the visitors to bounce back to winning ways in the Europa League.
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