Lazio vs Porto prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups - November 7, 2024
One of the fixtures in the fourth round of the Europa League group stage will be played in Rome, where Lazio hosts Porto. A bet on the match outcome offers an excellent coefficient with strong chances of success.
Match Overview
Under the guidance of coach Maurizio Sarri, Lazio claimed an impressive 2-0 away victory over Twente in the previous round. This was their third consecutive win in the Europa League, something they hadn’t achieved since 2017. With a perfect 9 points, Lazio now sits at the top of their group.
It's worth noting that Lazio shares the first spot with Galatasaray in terms of goals scored (9), and they are among the top five teams in the tournament for fewest goals conceded, having allowed only one. In Serie A, they defeated Cagliari 2-1 at home over the weekend, and after 11 rounds, they occupy fifth place in the standings.
Porto, under coach Víctor Bruno, managed a crucial 2-0 home victory against Hoffenheim in the last round. This was a breakthrough moment for the Portuguese side, ending a five-match winless streak in the Europa League (3 draws, 2 losses). Notably, it was the first time since 2014 that Porto didn’t concede a goal in normal time in this competition. With 4 points, Porto moved up to 14th place in the group standings. Porto enters this match after a dominant 4-0 win over Estoril in the domestic league.
Probable Line-ups
- Lazio: Provedel, Tavares, Hila, Romagnoli, Marusic, Rovella, Guendouzi, Nosslin, Dia, Isaksen, Castellanos
- Porto: Costa, Fernandes, Jalo, Perez, Moura, Nico, Varela, Pepe, Vieira, Namaso, Samu
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- The teams have played 4 encounters, and Lazio has never beaten Porto, losing twice away.
- In three of the four previous encounters, the "Both Teams to Score" bet was successful.
- The "Over 2.5 goals" bet hit in three of the four matches.
Prediction
Bookmakers assess both teams as having relatively equal chances, with similar odds for a win. However, we believe Lazio is slightly closer to victory in what promises to be a highly interesting match. Our bet is on Lazio to win with a 0 handicap at a coefficient of 1.87.
