Lazio vs Real Sociedad Prediction

This Thursday UEFA Europa League action sees Real Sociedad make the trip to face Lazio at the Stadio Olimpico. This is a big match with these the home side top of the standings and the away side having the potential to move into the automatic Round of 16 places.

Key Stats

• Lazio have scored 8 goals in their last 5 games across all competitions whereas Real Sociedad have scored 6 goals in their last 5 games across all competitions
• Gustav Isaksen of Lazio has the 2nd highest xG per 90 in the UEFA Europa League (1.22)

Team Previews, Form and Standout Players

Both teams come into this game in great form across their last five games in all competitions but it is Lazio who enter with slightly better results. One loss, two wins and two draws has been impressive for Lazio for a team that have gone under the radar a bit in the Serie A. Real Sociedad might have lost twice over their five games but the remaining three have all been wins. This Thursday looks set up to be one of the better matches of the evening with a plethora of excitement and goals too.

Lazio Preview

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Predicted Line-Up: Ivan Provedel; Nuno Tavares, Mario Gila, Alessio Romagnoli, Adam Marusic; Nicolò Rovella, Mattéo Guendouzi; Mattia Zaccagni (c), Boulaye Dia, Gustav Isaksen; Valentín Castellanos

Lazio have had an excellent start to this year’s edition of the UEFA Europa League, yet to lose in the competition so far. After six games they sit in first place with five wins and just the one loss. Those results have left them with 16 points, sharing that tally with Athletic Bilbao but it is goal difference that lets them stay at the top of the table. A win is crucial for them to try and pull away from the rest of the teams, securing Round of 16 football in the process. In the goals for Le Aquile has been winger Pedro. He has bagged himself four goals from the six games that have occurred. He will likely be benched given is fitness is not the same as it once was and Lazio will not want to risk injury. who has provided for three of the nine that AZ have scored. Domestically in the Serie A though and it has been striker Valentín Castellanos who has been the scorer for Lazio. The Argentine has amassed seven goals whilst Arsenal loanee and left back Nuno Tavares has managed to create eight assists, the highest in the league. Any three of them could turn up to change the game against Real Sociedad this Thursday.

Real Sociedad Preview

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Predicted Line-Up: Álex Remiro; Jon Pacheo, Nayef Aguerd, Igor Zubeldia, Jon Aramburu; Sergio Gómez, Brais Méndez, Martín Zubimendi, Takefusa Kubo; Mikel Oyarzabal (c), Orri Óskarsson

Unlike their opponents, Real Sociedad find themselves outside the automatic Round of 16 spots but still having a decent start to this year’s UEFA Europa League campaign. After six games they sit in 12th place with three wins, two losses and a draw. Those results have left them with 10 points, sharing that tally with two other teams but it is goal difference that keeps them neither higher up nor lower down the standings. A win with results going Sociedad’s way and they could potentially climb to as high as fourth place, definitely a step closer to securing knockout football in the competition. Stepping up in the UEFA Europa League this season for Los Txuri-urdin has been club captain Mikel Oyarzabal, performing well for his club once again. From the six games that he has featured in, the Spaniard has found the back of the net twice on top of providing an assist. It is not just in this competition either as he is the top scorer for Real Sociedad in La Liga with four goals, but winger Takefusa Kubo has matched his domestic total. The pair of them could be the ones to make the difference in this tough match against Lazio on Thursday.

Head To Head Stats: Lazio vs Real Sociedad

With these teams having never have faced each other in an official setting before, it is hard to tell which club will come out on top based on previous results. This Thursday will cement the first result and it looks like it could very well be either team considering the form they each possess at the moment.

Betting Tips For Lazio vs Real Sociedad

Lazio have gotten themselves into a great position after the first six games, leading the charge in the UEFA Europa League. Real Sociedad had a very poor start to their domestic season but have since turned it around and look competitive once more.

For that reason, our betting experts have gone with a Draw + Both Teams To Score as our best value tip for this game.

Odds of 17/5 mean that a £10 bet has the potential to return up to £44 in this match.

(odds subject to change)

Final Prediction: Lazio vs Real Sociedad

Lazio 1-1 Real Sociedad