Ajax vs Lazio prediction and betting tips on December 12, 2024
Game Prediction
On December 12, 2024, in the 6th round of the UEFA Europa League group stage, Ajax will face Lazio. Both clubs have performed well in the tournament so far and will be aiming for victory to secure their position among the leaders.
Our Prediction for Ajax vs Lazio
The "red-and-whites" had a disastrous start to the Eredivisie last year. However, they managed to recover from that low, finishing in fifth place—poor by their standards but not catastrophic. This is even comparable to the "Eagles," who struggled to secure a seventh-place finish in Serie A after being runners-up in 2023.
Both clubs appointed new managers this summer. Ajax welcomed their first-ever Italian coach, Francesco Farioli. Under his leadership, the team is competing for second place in the Eredivisie, with PSV firmly holding the top spot. In the Europa League, after defeating Vojvodina, Ajax barely scraped past Panathinaikos—overcoming the Greeks in a record-breaking penalty shootout after both legs ended 1-0. They then comfortably dispatched Jagiellonia in the playoffs. In the group stage, Ajax defeated Beşiktaş, Qarabag, and Maccabi Tel Aviv, drawing only against Slavia Prague in Prague. However, in the previous round, they lost to Real Sociedad away from home.
In Rome, Marco Baroni took charge of Lazio. Despite a slow start, the team has solidified its place among the leaders by winter. However, occasional slip-ups, such as a surprising loss to Parma, remain a concern. Following Italian tradition, Lazio often fields a reserve-heavy lineup in the Europa League. Nevertheless, they have achieved consistent victories over Dynamo Kyiv, Nice, Twente, and Porto, failing to score only against Ludogorets in the previous round.
Ajax vs Lazio: Key Stats and Trends
- Ajax have won 8 of their 11 tournament matches.
- Lazio have triumphed in 4 of their 5 Europa League fixtures.
- Ajax scored 31% of their goals between the 61st and 75th minutes.
- Lazio scored 45% of their goals between the 31st and 45th minutes.
- Ajax win the first half in 53% of matches, while Lazio do so in 41%.
Ajax vs Lazio: Probable Lineups
Ajax (expected lineup): Pasveer - Hato, Bassey, Šutalo, Rensch - Fitz-Jim, Henderson, Berghuis - Akpom, Brobbey, Traoré
Lazio (expected lineup): Mandas - Pellegrini, Gigot, Gabarrón, Marušić - Pedro, Guendouzi, Vecino, Tshuana - Noslin, Dia
Head-to-Head: Ajax vs Lazio
The two historic clubs have faced each other only once before, in a friendly tournament in Amsterdam in 2000, which ended goalless.
Free Prediction Today for Ajax vs Lazio
The Dutch side is seen as the favorite at home, though not overwhelmingly so. For this matchup between high-caliber teams, we recommend betting on "total over 2.5 goals" (odds – 1.69).
Place your bets for the upcoming game and follow the team’s progress in the Europa League group stage standings.