AFC Ajax vs SS Lazio, Europe 2024-25 LEAGUE STAGE
Overview
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Match Details
- Referee Ivan Kruzliak
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 Plzen | 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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
H2H (1 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and AFC Ajax launch into their encounter with SS Lazio.
- 5' The travelling SS Lazio supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 10' The 20-year-old Jorrel Hato has been sensational this season — 1 goals and 2 assists is a remarkable return.
- 12' GOAL! Loum Tchaouna scores on 12. Assisted by Pedro
- 17' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 22' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 27' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 32' AFC Ajax currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 37' Nicolo Rovella, a Italy , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 38' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Jorrel Hato on 38 minutes.
- 43' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 45' Brian Brobbey is having his name booked by the referee on 45.
- 46' Controversy at the stadium! Luca Pellegrini argues furiously but the card stands.
- 46' A tactical swap from SS Lazio — Mattia Zaccagni on, Boulaye Dia off on 46 minutes.
- 47' Goal! Bertrand Traore scores his 35 goal in 432 matches.
- 52' What composure from Fisayo Dele-Bashiru! The Nigeria international strokes it home. 1-2.
- 57' AFC Ajax ring the changes. Mika Godts has done his job and it is now time for Kian Fitz-Jim to step up.
- 62' AFC Ajax are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined SS Lazio backline.
- 67' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering AFC Ajax that had 487 games and scored 837 goals.
- 70' Luca Pellegrini makes way for Nuno Tavares at the 70 minute mark. A tactical switch from SS Lazio.
- 72' Another change for AFC Ajax made on 72 minute. Steven Berghuis leaves to be changed by Chuba Akpom.
- 77' The deadlock is broken! Pedro gets on the scoresheet on 77 minutes.
- 78' A tactical swap from AFC Ajax — Anton Gaaei on, Devyne Rensch off on 78 minutes.
- 82' SS Lazio receives a card for a hard tackle on 82.
- 87' Matteo Guendouzi is replacing Pedro for the SS Lazio side.
- It finishes all square. AFC Ajax and SS Lazio share the spoils 1-3.
Lineups
AFC Ajax Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 22
-
23
Steven Berghuis ↓ Chuba Akpom 72'
- 20
- 37
- 8
-
2
Devyne Rensch ↓ Anton Gaaei 78'
-
9
Brian Brobbey ↓ Wout Weghorst 72'
- 15
- 4
-
11
Mika Godts ↓ Kian Fitz-Jim 57'
Bench
-
25
Wout Weghorst ↑ 72'
- 24
-
10
Chuba Akpom ↑ 72'
- 40
- 12
- 21
- 13
-
28
Kian Fitz-Jim ↑ 57'
-
29
Christian Rasmussen ↑ 78'
- 38
-
3
Anton Gaaei ↑ 78'
- 36
Coach
Francesco Farioli
SS Lazio Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Pedro ↓ Matteo Guendouzi 87'
-
3
Luca Pellegrini ↓ Nuno Tavares 70'
- 4
-
29
Manuel Lazzari ↓ Adam Marusic 46'
- 11
- 2
- 35
-
19
Boulaye Dia ↓ Mattia Zaccagni 46'
- 6
- 7
- 20
Bench
-
8
Matteo Guendouzi ↑ 87'
-
10
Mattia Zaccagni ↑ 46'
-
77
Adam Marusic ↑ 46'
- 94
- 55
-
30
Nuno Tavares ↑ 70'
- 18
- 14
-
34
Gila ↑ 72'
Coach
Marco Baroni
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Bertrand Traore | 1 |
| Pedro | 1 |
| Fisayo Dele-Bashiru | 1 |
| Loum Tchaouna | 1 |
Head to Head
AFC Ajax Form
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
✓ CorrectActual: SS Lazio win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
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
✗ WrongActual: 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.

