Sunday , 16 August 2026

AFC Ajax vs SS Lazio, Europe 2024-25 LEAGUE STAGE

UEFA Europa League · 2024-25
AFC Ajax
1 – 3
Full Time
SS Lazio
Thu 12 Dec 2024 · 20:00 UTC Johan Cruijff Arena HT 45' · FT 45'
Jorrel Hato 38' Y
Brian Brobbey 45' Y
Y 45' Nicolo Rovella
Y 46' Luca Pellegrini
Y 82' Samuel Gigot
Wout Weghorst 82' Y

Overview

Match Preview

AFC Ajax vs SS Lazio — Europe at Johan Cruijff Arena.

Match Details

  • Referee Ivan Kruzliak
9 games this season 🟨 0.9/game ⚽ 5.8 goals/game

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Olympique Lyonnais 8 21
2 Aston Villa FC 8 21
3 FC Midtjylland 8 19
4 Real Betis Balompié 8 17
5 FC Porto 8 17
6 Sporting Clube de Braga 8 17
7 SC Freiburg 8 17
8 AS Roma 8 16
9 KRC Genk 8 16
10 Bologna FC 1909 8 15
11 VfB Stuttgart 8 15
12 Ferencvárosi TC 8 15
13 Nottingham Forest FC 8 14
14 FC Viktoria Plzeň 8 14
15 FK Crvena Zvezda 8 14
16 RC Celta de Vigo 8 13
17 PAOK Thessaloniki FC 8 12
18 Lille OSC 8 12
19 Fenerbahçe SK 8 12
20 Panathinaikos AO 8 12
21 Celtic FC 8 11
22 PFK Ludogorets 1945 Razgrad 8 10
23 GNK Dinamo Zagreb 8 10
24 SK Brann 8 9
25 BSC Young Boys 8 9
26 SK Sturm Graz 8 7
27 FCSB Bukarest 8 7
28 Go Ahead Eagles 8 7
29 Feyenoord Rotterdam 8 6
30 FC Basel 1893 8 6
31 FC Red Bull Salzburg 8 6
32 Rangers FC 8 4
33 OGC Nice 8 3
34 FC Utrecht 8 1
35 Malmo FF 8 1
36 Maccabi Tel Aviv FC 8 1

Head-to-Head

1
AFC Ajax 1 games · Avg 4.0 goals SS Lazio
Last 5 meetings
2024-12-12 AFC Ajax 1–3 SS Lazio

Recent Form

AFC Ajax
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 Dec SS Lazio H 1–3 L
08 Dec AZ A 1–2 L
04 Dec FC Utrecht H 2–2 D
01 Dec NEC A 2–1 W
28 Nov Real Sociedad de Fútbol A 0–2 L
24 Nov PEC Zwolle H 2–0 W
SS Lazio
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 Dec AFC Ajax A 3–1 W
08 Dec SSC Napoli A 1–0 W
01 Dec Parma Calcio 1913 A 1–3 L
28 Nov PFK Ludogorets 1945 Razgrad H 0–0 D
24 Nov Bologna FC 1909 H 3–0 W
10 Nov AC Monza A 1–0 W

Key Stats

100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' It’s Showtime! The match between AFC Ajax and SS Lazio is underway.
  • 5' SS Lazio fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 10' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His AFC Ajax side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 12' Magnificent from Loum Tchaouna! That is 9 goals in 422 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 17' SS Lazio is showing some good football. However, SS Lazio are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 22' With 0 assists to his name this season, Patric is clearly more than just a goal scorer for SS Lazio.
  • 27' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Remko Pasveer made 282 appearances and scored 3 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 32' Bertrand Traore has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 10 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 37' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Fisayo Dele-Bashiru suffering a number of foals already.
  • 38' That looks like a foul for a card for Jorrel Hato.
  • 43' Nuno Tavares has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 45' That is a card for AFC Ajax. Brian Brobbey will be fuming at that decision.
  • 46' That is a card for SS Lazio. Luca Pellegrini will be fuming at that decision.
  • 46' A tactical swap from SS Lazio — Mattia Zaccagni on, Boulaye Dia off on 46 minutes.
  • 47' Brilliant from the right winger! Bertrand Traore makes it 1-1 with a superb finish on 47.
  • 52' What a moment for Fisayo Dele-Bashiru! That strike on 52 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 57' Another change for AFC Ajax made on 57 minute. Mika Godts leaves to be changed by Kian Fitz-Jim.
  • 62' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both AFC Ajax and SS Lazio are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 67' Gila is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for AFC Ajax so far.
  • 70' The SS Lazio bench stirs into life. Luca Pellegrini is withdrawn and Nuno Tavares gets his opportunity.
  • 72' Chuba Akpom gets the nod from AFC Ajax. He replaces Steven Berghuis and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 77' A goal from the Spain international Pedro! He fires home on 77 to make it 1-3!
  • 78' It is a substitution in AFC Ajax team. Devyne Rensch is replaced by Anton Gaaei on 78 minute.
  • 82' SS Lazio receives a card for a hard tackle on 82.
  • 87' Matteo Guendouzi gets the nod from SS Lazio. He replaces Pedro and will look to change the dynamic.
  • Another three points for SS Lazio.

Lineups

AFC Ajax Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Francesco Farioli

SS Lazio Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Marco Baroni

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.26 AFC Ajax xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.72 SS Lazio xG
I would bet for: AFC Ajax or SS Lazio 73% + Both teams to score 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct
AFC Ajax29% Draw27% SS Lazio44%
Actual: SS Lazio win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes59% 0% No41%
Avg goals/match: 2.98
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 80%
20%
± 2.5 56%
44%
± 3.5 35%
65%
± 4.5 19%
81%

Double Chance

AFC Ajax or Draw
55%
Draw or SS Lazio
71%
AFC Ajax or SS Lazio
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
AFC Ajax22% Draw44% SS Lazio34%
Actual: SS Lazio win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.9%
1 – 2
9.1%
0 – 1
7.9%
0 – 2
7.4%
0 – 0
6.8%
2 – 1
6.7%
2 – 2
5.7%
1 – 0
5.6%
1 – 3
Actual
0 – 3
4.1%
2 – 0
4%
2 – 3
3.4%

Asian Handicap — AFC Ajax

Handicap AFC Ajax covers Push SS Lazio covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 8% 88%
-1.5 12% — 88%
-1 12% 15% 73%
-0.5 27% — 73%
+0.5 53% — 47%
+1 53% 21% 26%
+1.5 74% — 26%
+2 74% 14% 11%
+2.5 89% — 11%

Clean Sheet

AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
19% ✓
SS Lazio keeps clean sheet
29% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.