Ajax vs Lazio Prediction & Betting Tips (12 December)

Considered one of the credible candidates for the title in this Europa League, Ajax is meeting expectations for the moment. The Amsterdam-based team is currently 6th but has the same number of points as 9th, which will be forced to play in a play-off. Undefeated in the first 4 days, Francesco Farioli's men drew at Slavia Prague 1-1 and otherwise outclassed Besiktas 4-0, Qarabag 0-3 and Maccabi Tel Aviv 5-0. On the other hand, they suffered a setback at Real Sociedad two weeks ago 2-0. On the national scene, Ajax is trying to keep up with the frenetic pace of the leader, PSV. Undefeated in the last 12 days, Jordan Henderson's teammates traveled to Alkmaar this coming weekend. Like their opponent of the day, Lazio has great ambitions in this Europa League.

Matteo Guendouzi's teammates are at the top of the standings with 3 points ahead of Ajax. Victorious in their first four matches played against Dynamo kyiv 0-3 , Nice 4-1, Twente 0-2 and Porto 2-1, they were then held to a draw at home by Ludogorets during the last day 0- 0. 5th in Serie A, Lazio is fighting to qualify for the next Champions League. After stringing together 5 wins in a row, the Biancocelesti fell to Parma 3-1 . Last weekend, they traveled to upcoming leader Naples.

Several elements are missing from Ajax this week. This is the case of interesting attackers Brobbey, Godts and Rijkhoff as well as long-term absentees Avila (defender), Mannsverk (midfielder) and van Axel Dongen (forward), all injured. The solid striker Weghorst (5 goals in the Eredivisie) has been to his advantage since the start of the season, as has the winger Bertrand Traoré (4 goals and 2 assists in the Eredivisie) and the midfielder Klaassen (6 goals in the Eredivisie). Midfielders Henderson and Taylor (3 goals in C3) should start. Lazio must deal with the withdrawals of midfielders usually replacing Castrovilli and Vecino.

On the other hand, absent during the last Europa League match, left back Nuno Tavares has since returned to the field. The midfield could be made up of executives Guendouzi and Rovella. In the offensive sector, Zaccagni, Dia (2 goals in C3 and Castellanos (2 goals in C3) are available as is the experienced winger Pedro (3 goals and 2 assists in C3).