Ajax vs Lazio Lineups, Preview, Prediction, and Team News | Europa League, December 12, 2024
Ajax vs Lazio Preview
- Tournament: Europa League
- Date: Thursday, Dec 12
- Kick-off Time: 08:00 pm GMT
- Venue: Johan Cruijff Arena, Netherlands
Dutch giants Ajax will play host to Serie A club Lazio in their sixth game of the 2024/25 Europa League season at Johan Cruijff Arena. Both teams are enduring tremendous European success and are on course for an automatic entry to the last 16.
Hosts Ajax are undergoing a stellar season on the domestic front as they are sitting third in the Eredivisie table. They have also demonstrated their attacking prowess in the Europa League and have scored 13 goals in their last five games. The Amsterdam giants expected to advance to the knockout stages but would need a win to maintain their position in the top eight. Ajax have adopted a fluid, attacking style of play under new manager Francesco Farioli.
Meanwhile, Lazio has endured a fantastic start to the new campaign and will be seeking to maintain their top spot in the Europa League table. They are currently sitting first in the table, level on points with Athletic Club and Eintracht Frankfurt. Their away form has been equally impressive, bagging two victories on the road. The Biancocelesti are in great shape to reach the next round of the competition.
Ajax Team News
For the home side, captain Jordan Henderson is expected to return from his hamstring injury. Sivert Mannsverk and Amourricho Van Axel-Dongen have been ruled out with knee injuries while Owen Wijndal remains suspended for this tie. Gaston Avila still remains out following his knee surgery.
Lazio Team News
As for the visitors, they would be without the services of Matias Vecino while Nicolo Rovella is available after serving a one-game suspension. Hattrick hero and Dutch forward Tijjani Noslin is expected to earn some minutes in this tie.
Ajax vs Lazio Predicted Lineups
Ajax predicted lineup (4-3-3):
Goalkeeper: Pasveer
Defenders: Gaaei, Sutalo, Kaplan, Hato
Midfielders: Van den Boomen, Henderson, Taylor
Forwards: Berghuis, Weghorst, Godts
Lazio predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: Mandas
Defenders: Lazzari, Gigot, Patric, Pellegrini
Midfielders: Rovella, Dele-Bashiru
Forwards: Tchaouna, Pedro, Noslin; Castellanos
Head-to-Head Record
The two sides have never faced each other on the European Stage.
Key Players to Watch in Ajax vs Lazio
Wout Weghorst (Ajax)
Ajax forward Wout Weghorst has been in stellar form since joining the Dutch giants this summer. The 32-year-old striker has made a decent start to the 2024/25 campaign registering six goals and one assist in 15 appearances across all competitions.
Boulaye Dia (Lazio)
Boulaye Dia has established himself as one of the key players for Lazio this season who has netted eight goals in 19 appearances across all competitions. He has arrived from Salernitana on a season-long loan and has been doing wonders for his side in the Serie A.
Ajax vs Lazio Prediction
The Dutch giants picked up ten points from their five opening games and are ranked sixth on the Europa League table. Francesco Farioli’s side fell to an astonishing 2-1 defeat to AZ Alkmaar in their latest game which ended their 12-match unbeaten streak in the Dutch league. Ajax have maintained their solidarity in the defense conceding only three goals so far in the Europa League.
As for Lazio, they have been the standout team in the Europa League topping the table with 13 points after five games. The league leaders remain unbeaten in the tournament and are coming off a 1-0 win over Napoli in the latest domestic tie. Marco Baroni’s side have comfortably exceeded expectations and remains unbeaten at home across all competitions. Their four domestic defeats came on the road, so bagging three points against Ajax would go a long way for the Italian side.
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Predicted Score: Ajax 1-2 Lazio
Where to Watch Ajax vs Lazio Live?
| Country | Where to watch |
| USA | CBS and TUDN |
| UK | TNT Sports |
| India | Sony |
FAQs
Q. When is Ajax vs Lazio?
The Ajax vs Lazio game will be played on 12th December at Johan Cruijff Arena.
Q. Where to watch Ajax vs Lazio live for free?
The game between Ajax and Lazio can be watched on ServusTV, RTÉ Player, and Tabii.
Q. What is the predicted score in Ajax vs Lazio?
The predicted score for Ajax vs Lazio is 1-2.
Q. What is the head-to-head record for Ajax vs Lazio?
The two sides have never faced each other on the European stage.