LiontipsPorto vs Lazio. Predictions and Betting Tips for UEFA Europa League
Command Analysis
Porto ended up in the Europa League playoffs after a 3rd place finish in the Champions League play-off. Sergio Conceicao's team played against Liverpool, Atletico and Milan. It was hard to expect a success from the Dragons in such a difficult group, but they were very close to a play-off spot - Porto fell only two points short of Atletico.
After 22 rounds of Primeira Liga Porto stands comfortably at the top. But so far the Dragons have no solid advantage over their rivals - 2nd placed Sporting is only six points away. But Benfica is already ten points behind. Handicap could've been narrowed significantly - in the latest match Porto was 0:2 down to Sporting at 34th minute, but eventually earned a 2:2 draw and kept a six point lead.
Lazio failed to earn a spot in the Top-4 of Serie A at the end of the previous season and qualified to the Europa League. Maurizio Sarri's side was drawn in the group with Galatasaray, Marseille and Lokomotiv. Team fought for the play-off spot until the last round, but Roman side eventually topped Marseille and secured a 2nd place finish, beating Les Provencales by only two points.
Lazio are in a difficult situation at Serie A - Romans surely dreamed about the Champions League qualification, but so far they are only 6th in the standings. The Eagles are four points shy of 4th placed Juventus and so far it is possible to overcome this deficit, but team also has to fight Atalanta for that position.
In the latest round Lazio crushed Bologna (3:0), extending the unbeaten run to four Serie A games.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 2:1
Lazio suffered two out of three most recent away defeats with that score
СтавкаPorto to score in each of the halves
This bet played in each of four most recent home matches of Porto
СтавкаLazio to score in the second half
In three out of four most recent home matches Porto conceded in the second half
Tip and bets
Porto are in a wonderful form - The Dragons are unbeaten for seven consecutive matches, winning six of these matches. Portuguese side looks exceptionally well at home, so Porto will surely be motivated to get the victory. Lazio, on the other hand, struggle on away games, plus their line-up is weaker in comparision with Portuguese champion, so we offer to place a bet on the hosts.
Our prediction - Porto to win the match
Porto surely look more favourable than Lazio today - the Dragons are more consistent, plus they will play at home and it is a massive advantage for them. But we are not expecting a blowout - Lazio is an experienced team, plus Porto probably won't take too much risk once they have an advantage.
Our second bet is on Porto to win by one goal
