Lazio host Red Bull Salzburg in the first round of their Europa League quarter final tie in Rome this week, with the Italian side going into the match as one of the favourites to win the competition. However, with their opponents having defeated Borussia Dortmund in order to reach the last eight, it could well be a close encounter at the Stadio Olimpico.
Europa League – Stadio Olimpico, Rome – Thursday 5th April – 20:05 UK Time
Lazio vs Red Bull Salzburg Match Preview
Europa League action returns this week, with Serie A side Lazio take on Red Bull Salzburg in the quarter finals of the competition. The duo have both been impressive in Europe so far this season, meaning that there is little separating the duo in the betting odds from major bookmakers. Managers Simone Inzaghi and Marco Rose will both be looking to gain a tactical advantage for their side ahead of the encounter. For those still unsure of who to back ahead of kick-off, be sure to check out our top betting tip below. However, let’s first take a closer look at the two teams, starting with the home side.
Lazio Team News & Form
Lazio come into the match off the back of a convincing 6-2 victory over Benevento in the Italian top-flight, a result which leaves Inzaghi’s men in fifth position in the standings. Lazio defeated Dynamo Kiev in order to reach this stage of the competition, with the attacking threat of the likes of Ciro Immobile and Luis Alberto meaning that they will provide a significant goal threat on Thursday evening.
Red Bull Salzburg Team News & Form
The visitors defeated Wolfsberg in the Austrian top-flight over the weekend, with Red Bull now eight points clear of their closest rival in the standings. Meanwhile, forward Moanes Dabour has four goals to his name in Europe already this season, while the likes of Valon Berisha and Hannes Wolf are among their biggest attacking threats. A 2-1 away win in Dortmund was enough to send them through to the quarter final stage.
Lazio vs Red Bull Salzburg Head to Head
The two teams have met just twice in the past, with Red Bull Salzburg having perhaps surprisingly come out on top on both occasions. The Austrian giants won both Europa League meetings between the duo back in 2009, coming out on top 2-1 both home and away in the group stage. However, with almost a decade having passed since then, few conclusions can be made in terms of their head-to-head record.
Lazio vs Red Bull Salzburg Betting Odds and Predictions
Given their home status and their performances so far this season, it comes as little surprise that it is Lazio who are the firm favourites for victory this week. The home side can be backed for victory at best odds of 4/6 with bookmaker William Hill, while those looking to bet on a surprise success for Red Bull Salzburg can get a price of 9/2 on the same platform. Meanwhile, a draw between the two is available at odds of 5/2 with Paddy Power.
Top Lazio vs Red Bull Salzburg Betting Tip
However, our top betting tip for the match is to bet there being over 2.5 goals during the 90 minutes this week, with odds of 4/5 available at William Hill.