Porto vs Lazio: UEFA Europa League, Match Preview, Lineups, And Dream11 Prediction

Porto vs Lazio is the upcoming round of 32 match of the UEFA Europa League. The Dragões are hosting the Le Aquile at Estádio do Dragão on 18th February. Read the full match preview, lineups, and Dream11 prediction. 

Match Preview:

Porto vs Lazio is their first meeting in any European competition since the UEFA Cup in 2003. FC Porto tumbled down to the Europa after finishing third in the Group B of the UEFA Champions League competition. On the other hand, Lazio managed to secure second place in Group E. So this competition will be an interesting one as these sides have never faced each other in any competition apartment from the UEFA Cup.

Porto vs Lazio: Round of 32 – UEFA Europa League Match Details

Date– 18/02/2021
Time– 1:30 AM
Venue– Estádio do Dragão, Portugal
Where to watch in India– Sony Network and Jio TV
Referee– Serdar Gözübüyük (Netherlands)
Assistant Referees– Joost van Zuilen (Netherlands) Johan Balder (Netherlands)

Team News: Porto vs Lazio

FC Porto:

The Portuguese side is in rampant form in Primeira Liga as they are sitting at the top of the table. However, in their European endeavor, FC Porto had it rough. This is Porto's 5th consecutive qualification in the Champions League group stage which they have failed to cross. Just like last season but in a different group. Porto ended up with just five points in a challenging Group B.

Even though Porto had one of the chances to qualify, they let it slip past as Atletico Madrid pushed them to the Europa League after a 3-1 win. Sergio Conceicao's side will have to perform just like their domestic campaign to get something out of this fixture.

Suspensions:

Wendell is out of this competition following a straight red card during their UCL clash with Atletico Madrid.

Injuries/doubtful: 

Agustin Marchesin is set to miss out on the fixture following an injury.

Comebacks:

Porto has all of its players available for selection.

Porto recent form in all competitions:

2-2 draw against Sporting CP
0-2 win over Arouca
2-1 win over FC Maritimo
2-1 win over Famalicao
4-1 win over Belenenses SAD

SS Lazio: 

On the other hand, Lazio has a great reputation in this competition as they appear for the 9th consecutive season. This time Maurizio Sarri is leading the team into this competition. However, their run in the group stages was not something brilliant as they finished second behind Galatasaray with 9 points. 

However, in domestic competition this season Lazio is doing quite well. As they are currently sitting at 6th with 42 points and are 13 points off the top spot. The Roman side always poses an offensive threat, but given their newfound defensive solidity, they will hope this new form can carry them past Porto and into the last-16 draw.

Suspensions:

No one is suspended for the upcoming fixture.

Injuries/Doubtful:

Francesco Acerbi and Manuel Lazzarri are out due to their injuries.

Comebacks:

All players are available for selection in the upcoming fixture against FC Porto.

Lazio recent form in all competitions:

3-0 win over Bologna
4-0 defeat against AC Milan
0-3 win over Fiorentina
0-0 draw against Atalanta
1-0 win over Udinese

Porto vs Lazio: Head-to-Head

Matches: 2
FC Porto: 1
SS Lazio: 0
Draw: 1

Possible Line-ups:

FC Porto: Costa; Mario, Pepe, Mbemba, Sanusi; Vitinha, Uribe, Grujic, Galeno; Evanlison, Taremi

SS Lazio: Strakosha; Hysaj, Felipe, Patric, Marusic; Milinkovic-Savic, Cataldi, Alberto; Zaccagni, Immobile, Anderson

Porto vs Lazio: Dream11 Prediction