Lazio invite Ludogorets to Stadio Olimpico in the league phase of the UEFA Europa League on Thursday. The hosts have a 100% record in the competition and are atop the standings, while the Eagles have endured a winless start to their campaign, with three losses in four games.
Lazio extended their winning streak across competitions to seven games on Sunday with a 3-0 home win over Bologna in Serie A. After a goalless first half, Samuel Gigot, Mattia Zaccagni and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru found the back of the net.
Ludogorets, meanwhile, have one loss in six games across competitions, keeping three clean sheets. They drew 2-2 with CSKA Sofia in the Bulgarian First League on Sunday.
Lazio beat Porto 2-1 at home in their previous outing in the Europa League, thanks to goals from Alessio Romagnoli and Pedro. Ludogorets, meanwhile, lost 2-1 at home to Athletic Bilbao last time around. Erick Marcus gave them the lead in the 20th minute, but Bilbao scored twice in the second half to secure a comeback win.
Lazio vs Ludogorets Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have met twice, with both meetings taking place in the Round of 32 of the 2013-14 Europa League, wth Ludogorets winning one and drawing the other.
- Lazio are unbeaten in 10 home games in the Europa League, winning six.
- Ludogorets are winless in 11 away games in the competition.
- Lazio have scored at least twice in 10 of their last 12 games across competitions.
- Ludogorets have failed to score in three of their four games in the Europa League this season, conceding twice in three games.
Lazio vs Ludogorets Prediction
Lazio are on a seven-game winning streak across competitions, scoring 18 goals, keeping four clean sheets. They are unbeaten at home in competitive games since March.
Nuno Tavares and Gaetano Castrovilli are confirmed absentees for the hosts. Mattia Zaccagni, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and Gustav Isaksen didn't participate in the latest training session and are likely to be rested.
Ludogorets, meanwhile, have won four of their last six games across competitions, scoring 18 goals and keeping three clean sheets. They have failed to score in their two away games in the Europa League thus far. Caio Vidal and Rick will serve suspensions, while Pedro Naressi returns from a suspension.
Lazio have a 100% record in the competition, and considering their home advantage, they should record a comfortable win.
Prediction: Lazio 2-1 Ludogorets
Lazio vs Ludogorets Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Lazio to win
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Tip 4: First team to score - Lazio
Bold Tip: Pedro to score or assist any time - Yes