Lazio will be focused on extending their perfect start to Europa League when they line up against Portuguese side Porto on matchday 4. The White and Blues welcome the Dragons at Stadio Olimpico on Thursday, 7th November. The Portuguese side approaches this game brimming with belief backed by the six consecutive wins across all competitions.
Lazio vs Porto: Match Preview
Lazio have maintained a perfect record in three rounds of Europa League with victories over Dynamo Kyiv, Nice, and Twente. The most recent Europa League victory came against Dutch side Twente where Pedro and Gustav Isaksen helped Lazio grab all three points and stay at the top of the table with a 0-2 win. The White and Blues also stand in the respectable fifth position in Serie A after ten league games, equal on points with fourth-placed Fiorentina and third-placed Atalanta. Lazio earned seven victories in that process, winning the last three in a row with an aggregate of 10-2.
On the other side, Porto kicked off their Europa League campaign with a defeat to Bodo/Glimt and a draw with Manchester United before finally winning against Hoffenheim. Tiago Djalo opened the scoring for the Dragons against Hoffenheim while Samu Omorodion doubled the lead after the break. Porto have also won nine of the ten games of Liga Portugal so far, losing against the table leaders Sporting. However, given the record of only one win in the last 12 away fixtures against Italian teams, the pressure is on Porto to retain their current impressive form.
Lazio vs Porto: Head-to-Head
Porto have dominated Lazio in the H2H meetings as they have won two of the four fixtures against the White and Blues while ending two others in draws. However, the Italian giants were successful in avoiding defeat in both two home games during that course.
Lazio vs Porto: Team News and Predicted Lineups
Lazio’s Tijjani Noslin’s red card against Dynamo Kyiv will keep him out of the field against Porto while defender Patric’s appearance is questionable due to a knock. On the flip side, Porto will be without Ivan Marcano and Wendell due to injury issues.
Lazio Predicted Lineup
Mandas (GK), Lazzari, Gila, Romagnoli, Nuno Tavares; Vecino, Dele-Bashiru; Pedro, Dia, Zaccagni; Castellanos
Porto Predicted Lineup
Diogo Costa (GK), Martim Fernandes, Perez, Tiago Djalo, Moura; Varela, Nico, Ivan Jaime; Pepe, Samu, Galeno
Lazio vs Porto: Match Prediction
Though Porto have an incredible record before this game, Lazio represents an entirely different challenge. The White and Blues have not been defeated at Stadio Olimpico since the last week of March, winning 11 of 13. With the home advantage and a great start to the competition, Lazio will be our favorite to win this game and continue to shine at the top of the Europa League table.
Predicted Result: 2-1
