Two teams that have started the Europa League in excellent form will collide on Thursday.
Lazio are one of three teams in the competition that still sport a 100% record, having netted nine and conceded just once in their three matches.
FC Porto finally got a first win in the Europa League on matchday three, and they have scored an impressive seven goals. However, defensively the Portuguese side have looked weak after allowing six goals in their three matches.
Odds
Lazio will be favored to make home advantage count in this Europa League showdown on Thursday. Porto is an outside selection at +179, while the draw is priced up at +239.
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Lazio | +152 |
| Draw | +239 |
| Porto | +179 |
Lazio Winless in Four Matches Against Porto
| Total | Lazio | Porto | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Europa League Games | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Goals | 10 | 4 | 6 |
Lazio’s historical record against Porto would be a concern this week. The Italian side are winless in their four matches against Porto, with both matches in Rome ending in draws.
Interestingly, Porto have won on just one of their last 12 trips to Italy across all European competitions.
🚨⚽ TIP: Over 2.50 Goals @ -115
Lazio vs. Porto Key Stats
- Lazio have been ahead for 80% of their Europa League campaign to this point.
- Samu Omorodion is a key play for Porto, having scored the most goals, and attempted the most shots on target.
- Lazio have created 14 big chances in the Europa League this season. Only seven efforts have resulted in goals, which is the joint-most alongside Ajax.
Lazio Team News
The Italian hosts will have a fully fit squad to select from for this showdown against Porto in Rome on Thursday.
Possible Lineup
Ivan Provedel (GK); Manuel Lazzari, Alessio Romagnoli, Samuel Gigot, Nuno Tavares, Nicolo Rovella, Matias Vecino, Gustav Isaksen, Doulaye Dia, Pedro, Tijani Noslin
Porto Team News
Porto have two key injury absences for this week’s showdown in Italy. Zaidu Sanusi is nearing a return from an ACL injury, but a date for his comeback is set for late November. Ivan Marcano is unlikely to return from the same injury on Thursday.
Possible Lineup
Diogo Costa (GK); Martim Fernandes, Tiago Djalo, Nehuen Perez, Francisco Moura, Alan Varela, Nico Gonzalez, Pepe, Ivan Jaime, Galeno, Samu Omorodion
Lazio vs. Porto Prediction
Both of these sides have shown excellent quality in the final third so far in the Europa League this season. Therefore, we could expect to see both teams scoring at least once.
However, the preference is for the hosts, despite their poor record against Porto across all competitions.
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