Wednesday , 30 September 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

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

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' 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

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.