Lazio vs Porto prediction for Thursday’s Europa League fixture at Stadio Olimpico in Rome. After losing the first leg in Portugal last week by 2-1, Lazio host Porto in the second leg of the UEFA Europa League 2021/22 season. You can follow our free prediction betting tips ad preview on this page.
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Bookmaker Ratings prediction one: Lazio Win or Draw and Over 1.5 Goals – 1.75
Bookmaker Ratings prediction two: Lazio 0 Goals Handicap – 1.66
Bookmakers Ratings prediction three: Two or Three Total Goals – 2.74
Lazio Win or Draw and Over 1.5 Goals
Lazio are on a fine home form as they are unbeaten in seven games at the Olimpico. While Porto have a six-match unbeaten run in their away games. Moreover, Porto’s last 13 games saw over 1.5 goals so did Lazio’s eight of their last ten matches.
Lazio 0 Goals Handicap
At the Olimpico, Lazio showed that they can be very tough to beat as they have covered the 0 goals handicap in their last seven matches. Porto meanwhile have not won in their three away games in the Champions League drawing two and losing one.
Two or Three Total Games
Four of Lazio’s last five games saw two or three games, and the same number of goals were scored in Porto’s three of the last five games. Moreover, the average number of goals scored by Lazio at the Olimpico this season is 1.75, while Porto’s average away goals scored is 3.00 per away game.
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Preliminary review and match prediction for Lazio vs Porto
As we know, the away goals rule was lifted from all European competitions since the start of the season. Hence, Lazio need to win by two goals difference instead of one before the rules were changed. As a result, the Biancoceleste need to play with a very offensive-minded strategy which Lazio showed very impressively in their last home game against Bologna.
The 3-0 win over Bologna would be welcomed by Lazio fans on Thursday, however, it’s easier said than done. In fact in the Europa League, Lazio drew twice with Marseille and Galatasaray and beat Lokomotiv Moscow who finished with just two points. Hence, Sarri needs to find his best offensive selection to reach his target and move on to the next round.
It was an important win by Porto in the first leg especially after going down inside the first 23 minutes. As a matter of fact, the Dragons had 21 goal attempts in the game of which four were on target despite having lesser ball possession.
Head coach Sergio Conceicao will be confident of his team’s success considering their away record in the Portuguese league. However, drawing one and losing two of their three away games in the Champions League group stage, is not encouraging.
It’s all about defense though and Porto are doing well in that area recently with their average goals conceded showing one goal per game. If they can maintain that number in the Olimpico on Thursday, they will be safe.
Lazio vs Porto Prediction
It was a close match in the first leg and we expect another close one in the second leg. Lazio lost just one game all season at the Olimpico and they are very dangerous playing there. Moreover, the Biancocelesti won five times at home this season with two or more goals margin. We predict a Lazio win but will combine it with a double chance of a draw and over 1.5 goals.
Safe Bet
Lazio scored in the first half of nine of their last 11 matches. Moreover, the Biancoceleste were on target within 23 minutes of the first leg. Surely Sarri will be eager to score an early goal against a Porto side who conceded twice last time they played on Saturday in the Portuguese league against Boavista. So with odds of 1.95, we think it is safe to bet that Lazio will score over 0.5 goals in the first half.
Quick Rich
With Lazio attacking early on to get on target, their defense will be vulnerable and the chance will be up for Porto to get on the scoresheet. However, Lazio have some prolific goalscorers in their squad and they can easily score a couple here. Hence we will back a correct score of 2-1 with an odds of 4.20 at Vbet.
Lazio vs Benfica First Goalscorer
Sergej Milinkovic- Savic is an attacking midfielder with Lazio and has eight goals in the Serie A this season. We predict the Serb to be on target again in this game and score the opening goal of the match.
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Lazio vs Porto Team News
Acerbi in defense and Lazzari on midfield remain out for Sarri. However, the most worrying news for Lazio fans and Sarri is Immobile’s condition. the 32-year-old Serie A leading scorer has influenza and is in a race against time to be healed in time for Thursday’s match.
On Porto’s side, Wolson Manafa at right-back has a long-term injury and is out till the end of the season. Likewise, striker Fernando Andrade will miss the rest of this term with a cruciate ligament rupture. Sergio Conceicao needs all of his defensive players, however, and luckily for him, they are all available.
Lazio vs Porto Lineups
Lazio: Strakosha, Radu, Patric, Luiz Felipe, Marusic, Milinkovic-Savic, Lucas Leiva, Alberto, Zaccagni, Pedro Anderson.
Porto: Diogo Costa, Zaidu, Pepe, Mbemba, Joao Mario, Uribe, Grujic, Otavio, Pepe, Martinez, Vieira.
Most Popular FAQ for Lazio vs Porto
Who won the last meeting between these clubs?
Porto beat Lazio 2-1 on 17 February 2022 in Porto.
Where will this match be played?
Thursday game will be played at Stadio Olimpico in Rome.
Which bookmaker has the best odds for this game?
We recommend checking out the odds at Vbet for Lazio vs Porto.