Bearing difficulties in Eredivisie, Ajax line up in Europa League against Lazio on Thursday, 12 December. The Jews are on the back of a defeat against AZ Alkmaar while the Eagles secured an important victory over Napoli in Serie A before this fixture.
Ajax vs Lazio: Match Preview
Ajax have been inconsistent recently by recording only two victories and a draw in the last five games. But they have been a strong host with a nine-game undefeated run across all competitions while winning eight. This incredible spell also includes their three home victories in Europa League this season. However, an away draw to Slavia Prague and a defeat to Real Sociedad disrupted their perfect record, leaving them in the fourth position.
Lazio have been perfect in thier Europa League campaign, leading the table with 13 points. The Eagles secured four consecutive victories at the beginning before dropping two points against Ludogorest in the previous EL fixture. Lazio come into this game after back-to-back victories against the same rivals Napoli, getting back to their winning track in Serie A. The White and Blues have also looked entirely in control away from Stadio Olimpico with four victories in the last five visits.
Ajax vs Lazio: Head-to-Head Record
Ajax and Lazio will be playing their first-ever competitive H2H fixture this Thursday. The Eagles have encountered other Dutch clubs 15 times and displayed seven victories and nine draws. On the other hand, Lazio have played against Italian clubs 55 times while securing only 15 wins.
Ajax vs Lazio: Team News and Predicted Lineups
The great news for Ajax ahead of the big game against Lazio is the comeback of captain Jordan Henderson. However, Benjamin Tahirovic, Julian Rijkhoff, and Sivert Mannsverk are expected to miss the game. Moreover, Owen Wijndal will be sidelined through the yellow-card suspension. For Lazio, Matias Vecino will be the only player to miss the game due to a muscle injury.
Ajax Predicted Lineup
Pasveer (GK); Gaaei, Sutalo, Kaplan, Hato; Van den Boomen, Henderson, Taylor; Berghuis, Weghorst, Godts
Lazio Predicted Lineup
Mandas (GK); Lazzari, Gigot, Patric, Pellegrini; Rovella, Dele-Bashiru; Tchaouna, Pedro, Noslin; Castellanos
Ajax vs Lazio: Match Prediction
Though Ajax have put in incredible numbers at Johan Cruyff Arena recently, Lazio’s defense remains a tough challenge to overcome that has three clean sheets in the last five visits. On the other end, the Jews have conceded goals in the previous four consecutive games, scoring five. Therefore, we back Lazio to take the upper hand against Ajax and strengthen thier top position in Europa League.
Ajax vs Lazio Predicted Result: 1-2 victory for Lazio
