Our betting experts preview the Europa Conference League match between Lazio and AZ Alkmaar and offer team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.
We are zooming in on Lazio and AZ Alkmaar, as the duo face each other at Stadio Olimpico, Rome on Tuesday in what surely will be an exciting Europa Conference League clash. This is the first of a two-legged round of 16 tie.
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Lazio Form
Lazio should be high on confidence, as their last three matches saw them gain seven points. They started off drawing 0-0 with CFR Cluj, before beating first Sampdoria by 1-0, then SSC Napoli in a 0-1 win. Maurizio Sarri’s men just have a single home win to show for their efforts in the past six Europa Conference League matches at the Stadio Olimpico, Rome. They also drew zero and lost zero of these six encounters, in which they scored one and conceded zero goals.
AZ Alkmaar Form
In their last three matches, AZ Alkmaar lost against Feyenoord by 2-1, beat Cambuur by 2-1 winning 0-1 against Vitesse. In their last six Europa Conference League away matches, the Cheese Farmers won a very acceptable four times. They’ve also drawn none and lost twice, scoring nine while also conceding four times.
Lazio vs AZ Alkmaar Stats
Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Lazio and AZ Alkmaar. The facts are based on statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.
- Lazio have scored in 28 of the last 30 home matches
- In 10 of the last 11 Lazio matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 12 of the last 14 Lazio matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Lazio have not lost 13 of the last 15 home matches
- Lazio have won 3 of the last 4 matches without conceding a goal
- AZ Alkmaar have scored in 35 of the last 36 matches
- AZ Alkmaar have scored in 20 of the last 22 away matches
- In 9 of the last 11 matches AZ Alkmaar played, both teams scored
- AZ Alkmaar have not lost 12 of the last 14 matches
- In 7 of the last 8 AZ Alkmaar matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
Lazio vs AZ Alkmaar Betting Tips
Full-time result
Of their 10 most recent games at Stadio Olimpico, Rome across all tournaments, Lazio won six times, drew two and lost two. AZ Alkmaar won seven of their recent 10 games on their travels, as well as drawing one and losing two. Lazio did not lose any of their last 5 matches.
Both teams to score
Lazio scored the first goal of the match an impressive eight times in the last ten home games. AZ Alkmaar scored the opening goal in seven of the last ten games. Lazio have not conceded a goal in 5 consecutive games and won five of their last 10 matches without conceding a goal.
Total goals
Lazio saw over 2.5 goals in one of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.1 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of the last ten outings for AZ Alkmaar, who managed to score 2.5 times in those matches. Lazio’s last 3 matches had less than three goals. AZ Alkmaar scored at least one goal in their last 21 matches.
Match predictions: Lazio vs AZ Alkmaar
To sum up, the upcoming match between Lazio and AZ Alkmaar seems to be a good betting opportunity.