LiontipsLazio vs Porto. Predictions and Betting Tips for UEFA Europa League
Command Analysis
Lazio are not so efficient in the current Serie A season, they are now at the 6th spot with 43 points in the asset. They concede way too many goals for a top-notch team - 40 goals in just 26 matches, but club is looking better at home, losing only once at Stadio Olimpico. In the latest round team failed to record a victory and barely avoided a defeat to Udinese (1:1).
Romans failed to achieve success at Coppa Italia, not too long ago they have suffered a heavy defeat to Milan (0:4). Situation is much better in the Europa League, Lazio earned a 2nd spot in the group and advanced into the playoffs. Nonetheless, it won't be so easy to record a victory today - they will play without Pedro, Acerbi, Immobile, Lazzari and Zaccagni.
Porto are having a wonderful season, they are at the top of Primeira Liga, six points clear of nearest competitor. Team is unbeatable in the current season, only 16 goals were conceded in 23 rounds and 56 goals were scored. Few days ago, club recorded a 1:0 away victory over Moreirense, scoring a winning goal in the first half.
Dragons are looking great in European competitions, they fell just a little short of Champions League playoffs spot. They had a chance to get there, but only in the last match of the group stage they suffered a 1:3 defeat to Atletico Madrid. Eventually, team secured a third spot in the group with just one victory in six matches.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 1:2
Porto won two out of five latest matches by a 2:1 score
СтавкаPorto: total over 1,5
Porto scored at least two goals in 11 of 12 latest matches
СтавкаLazio: total under 1,5
Only in one out of 8 most recent matches Porto conceded more than one goal
Tip and bets
In our opinion, away side will secure a victory in this encounter. It will be enough for them to avoid a defeat in the second leg, so they are in a comfortable position. Portuguese team will probably just rely on counter-attacks and wait for their offensive chances. Club is in a great physical shape.
Romans are not so strong in the current season, even at home their defensive game is far from perfect.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (0) on Porto
In our opinion, it is a great choice to place a bet on Portuguese side to win by one goal. Italian side will go all the way ahead and it will give the Dragons many opportunities for counter-attacks. We think that they will eventually score and lead the game to their victory.
Our second bet is on Porto to win by one goal
