Lazio vs Real Sociedad Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | UEFA Europa League, January 23, 2025
Lazio vs Real Sociedad Preview
- Competition: UEFA Europa League.
- Date: Thursday, January 23.
- Time: 8:00 PM GMT.
- Venue: Stadio Olimpico.
Lazio vs Real Sociedad will take place at the Stadio Olimpico in the late kick-off slot in the Europa League on January 23 in the penultimate round of group fixtures.
The hosts will enter this game in the top spot with 16 points from six matches. However, their recent form suggests they might be at the risk of dropping down. In their last five matches across competitions, Lazio have won just two, securing two draws and suffering one defeat as well. They have scored seven goals and conceded five, keeping one clean sheet in the process. Their last game was a 3-0 win against 10-man Verona and they will look to repeat the trick.
The visitors, on the other hand, are 12th in the table with 10 points from six matches. They still have hopes of qualifying directly for the quarters by finishing inside the top eight and will look to win at least one of their two matches. They have won three and lost two of their last five matches across competitions, scoring six and conceding four goals, keeping two clean sheets. They lost 1-0 to Valencia in their last match and will look to avoid such a performance.
On that note, let’s take a look at the team news coming out of both camps.
Lazio Team News
Manager Marco Baroni fielded a strong lineup in his team’s last match as they ran out comfortable 3-0 winners. Players in all positions put in tremendous effort and the substitutes chimed-in with some valuable cameos as well. There were no new injuries or suspensions to report.
However, they will be without five players for the next match. Samuel Gigot and Luca Pellegrini are suspended and will miss just the next game. Meanwhile, Manuel Lazzari (knee), Matias Vecino (thigh) and Patric (muscle) will all miss out as they continue to recover.
Real Sociedad Team News
Manager Imanon Alguacil fielded a strong lineup in his team’s last match against Valencia but they fell to a narrow 1-0 defeat. Most players performed at an average level as the team in general looked out-of-sorts. However, the positive is that they did not pick up new injuries or suspensions.
La Real will be without just one player for their next match. Hamari Traore is out with an ACL injury and will likely miss the rest of the season as he recovers from it.
Lazio vs Real Sociedad Predicted Lineups
Lazio Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: Ivan Provedel.
Defenders: Elseid Hysaj, Samuel Gigot, Mario Gila Fuentes, Nuno Tavares.
Midfielders: Matteo Guendouzi, Nicolo Rovella, Boulaye Dia.
Forwards: Gustav Isaksen, Mattia Zaccagni, Valentin Castellanos.
Real Sociedad Predicted Lineup (3-5-2):
Goalkeeper: Alex Remiro.
Defenders: Igor Zubeldia, Nayef Aguerd, Jon Pacheco.
Midfielders: Aritz Elustondo (C), Brais Mendez, Martin Zubimendi, Sergio Gomez, Javi Lopez.
Forwards: Sheraldo Becker, Orri Stein Oskarsson.
Lazio vs Real Sociedad Head-to-Head Record
Despite being two of their respective countries’ top clubs, these two sides have surprisingly never locked horns in a football match before. This means the upcoming Europa League fixture will be the first-ever meeting between these two sides.
Key Players to Watch in Lazio vs Real Sociedad
Pedro (Lazio)
The veteran Spaniard has come good for Lazio this season, although he has not started many games. He has chipped in with four goals and two assists, with his goals coming from just 2.35 xG, meaning he has overperformed in the metric.
He has had limited playing time in the last five, not playing a single 90-minute spell. He has attempted six take-ons and completed five of them.
Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad)
Despite not starting the last match, Oyarzabal has been a key player for La Real this season, adding two goals and one assist to their Europa League tally. However, his two goals have come from 3.28 xG, meaning the Spaniard will have to convert his chances at a better rate. He has attempted five shots with one on target in his last five, which also resulted in a goal.
Lazio vs Real Sociedad Prediction
Recent head-to-head suggests that the upcoming match should be a pretty evenly-contested one. However, Lazio have managed to find another level in the Europa League and could snatch a narrow win at their home ground.
Predicted Score: Lazio 2-1 Real Sociedad
Where to Watch Lazio vs Real Sociedad Live?
| Country | Where to Watch |
| USA | Paramount+ |
| UK | TNT Sports |
| Italy | Sky |
| Spain | Telefonica |
| India | SonyLIV |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. When is Lazio vs Real Sociedad?
A. Lazio will host Real Sociedad at the Stadio Olimpico on Thursday, January 23 at 8:00 PM GMT.
Q. Where can you watch Lazio vs Real Sociedad for free?
A. Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV Stream will stream the match for free.
Q. What is the predicted score for Lazio vs Real Sociedad?
A. Lazio 2-1 Real Sociedad.
Q. What is the recent head-to-head record for Lazio vs Real Sociedad?
A. Thursday’s match will be the first-ever meeting between Lazio and Real Sociedad.