Lazio vs Porto: Lazio is in action on Wednesday as they hope to overturn a 2-1 deficit against Porto in the UEFA Europa League Round of 32 clash.
Match Details:Â
Teams: Lazio vs Porto
Venue: Stadio Olimpico, Rome
Date: Thursday 24th February, 2022
Time: 11:15 PM IST
Live Link: http://www.sonyliv.com/
Preview
Porto came from behind to claim a 2-1 home win in the 1st leg of the UEFA Europa League Round of 32 clash.
Zaccagni broke the deadlock for the visitors before Martinez’s brace ensured Porto’s win.
The Lazio side’s inconsistent run continued with a 1-1 away draw vs Udinese in their previous Serie A clash.
Deulofeu and Anderson scored for either side to ensure the share of spoils, leaving Lazio in 6th place with 43 points; 4 points away from the top 4.
On the other hand, Porto continued their domination with a 1-0 away win over Moreirense in the Liga Portugal.
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Evanilson scored the only goal in the first half to keep Porto at the top of the table with 63 points. This took the Dragon’s unbeaten streak to 14 matches across competitions.
Lazio’s advantage ahead of this clash will be their 7-match unbeaten run at home. Hence, we are set for a classic.
Form Guide
Lazio: DLWLW
Porto: WWDWW
Last Matches of both teams:
Udinese 1-1 Lazio
Moreirense 0-1 Porto
💪 How it started / How it ended ⚽
That assist @MehdiTaremi9 🤩#FCPorto #MFCFCP pic.twitter.com/ocdam9dAX8— FC Porto (@FCPorto) February 21, 2022
Where to watch the live stream and broadcast of Lazio vs Porto in India?
The live stream is available on the Sony LIV App, Jio TV; while the broadcast is on Sony TEN 2.
Team News
Pedro, Acerbi and Lazzari are ruled out for the hosts due to injuries while Zaccagni is suspended.
Manafa is the sole absentee through injury for Porto while Wendell is suspended.
Lazio possible 11:
Strakosha, Hysaj, Patric, Felipe, Marusic, Leiva, Milinkovic-Savic, Alberto, Anderson, Immobile and Cabral
Porto possible 11:
Marchesin, Mario, Mbemba, Pepe, Sanusi, Otavio, Vitinha, Uribe, Galeno, Taremi and Martinez
Prediction: Lazio 1-2 Porto
Porto’s unbeaten run gives them an advantage in this match and we expect them to utilize it to potential.
Lazio’s inconsistent run has hampered their season and don’t see them having enough to get past the Portuguese side.
Players to watch out for: Anderson, Immobile, Martinez and Taremi.
