Lazio vs FC Porto Prediction and Betting Tips | 7th November 2024

The UEFA Europa League is back in action with another set of matches this week as FC Porto take on Marco Baroni's Lazio side in an important encounter at the Stadio Olimpico on Thursday. Both teams have good players in their ranks and will want to win this game.

Lazio vs FC Porto Preview

Lazio are at the top of the UEFA Europa League standings and have been in impressive form this season. The Biancocelesti edged Cagliari to a narrow 2-1 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this week.

FC Porto, on the other hand, are in 15th place in the Europa League table and have been inconsistent this season. The Portuguese outfit eased past Estoril Praia by a comfortable 4-0 scoreline over the weekend and will be confident ahead of this fixture.

Lazio vs FC Porto Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

FC Porto have an impressive record against Lazio and have won two out of the five matches played between the two teams, with the other three games ending in draws.
Lazio are winless in their four matches against FC Porto in major European competitions, with their two home games against them ending in 0-0 stalemates.
FC Porto have won only one of their last 12 matches away from home against opponents from Italy in all competitions and are winless in their last six such games, with their previous victory coming by a 3-0 scoreline against AS Roma in 2016.
Lazio have led the game in 80% of their matches in the UEFA Europa League this season - the highest such percentage for any team in the competition.

Lazio vs FC Porto Prediction

Lazio have been in excellent form in the Europa League and will need to maintain their run to keep their place at the top of the standings. Pedro and Boulaye Dia have proved their mettle on the European front and will look to make their mark in this fixture.

FC Porto have blown hot and cold in the Europa League but have been impressive in the league this season. Lazio are the better team, however, and should be able to win this game.

Prediction: Lazio 2-1 FC Porto

Lazio vs FC Porto Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Lazio to win

Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes

Tip 3: Lazio to score first - Yes

Bold Tip: Pedro to score or assist - Yes