Alkmaar will invite Lazio to the AFAS Arena in the second leg of the UEFA Europa Meeting Association round of 16 on Thursday. In the first leg, which took place last week in Rome, Alkmaar prevailed 2-1. Pedro gave Lazio the lead in the 18th minute, but Vangelis Pavlidis of Alkmaar equalized and Milos Kerkez’s goal in the second half gave Alkmaar the lead.
With a 1-0 victory over Groningen on Saturday, the hosts extended their Eredivisie winning streak. Saturday’s Serie A match between Bologna and Lazio ended in a goalless draw. With a one-goal advantage, the hosts will be looking to win this home leg to seal the deal.
Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
Only the second time will the two teams meet.
Alkmaar kept a 2-1 away win in the main leg and Lazio will be hoping to give back in this match.
The hosts have kept four successes straight, keeping two clean sheets in that period. Lazio has only won two of their last four games, but they have kept three clean sheets.
Alkmaar scored nine of their 12 Group Stage goals at home, giving them a 100% home record in the Conference League.
In contrast, Lazio failed to score in two of their three away games during the Europa League group stage and went winless.
Lazio are unbeaten in their last five away games in all rivalries, keeping four clean sheets in that period.
Lazio has scored less than 2.5 goals in 10 of their last 11 games. Alkmaar, then again, have seen over 2.5 objectives in five of their last seven games.
Prediction
Alkmaar has won four consecutive games and appeared solid. They have likewise dominated three matches in succession at home, keeping two clean sheets. In the Conference League, including qualifiers, they have not lost a home game and should be able to put on a strong performance.
The Biancocelesti have battled to score in late games. For the Serie A match against Bologna, Maurizio Sarri put together a team that was almost full strength, and the players might be tired.
We anticipate the match to end in a low-scoring draw as a result of this and Alkmaar’s home record.
Prediction: Alkmaar 1-1 Lazio
Betting Tips
Goals – Over/Under 2.5 Goals – Under 2.5 At least one goal in the second half – Yes, Vangelis Pavlidis to score or assist at any time – Yes, Alkmaar to advance on aggregate