The second leg of the 2024/25 Europa League quarter-final between Lazio (Italy) and Bodø/Glimt (Norway) will take place on April 17 at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome. The first match ended 2-0 in favor of Bodø/Glimt. Lazio vs. Bodø/Glimt: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Lazio
Marco Baroni's side suffered a 0-2 defeat in the first leg, marking their second loss in the current Europa League campaign. Additionally, Lazio conceded more than one goal for the first time in 13 recent matches in this European competition. To advance to the next round, the team must win in regular time by at least three goals. Notably, the Romans last reached the semi-finals of this competition in the 2002/03 season.
- The team has not lost in regular time in their last 13 home matches in the Europa League (7 wins, 6 draws).
- The club conceded exactly one goal in 90 minutes in 5 of their last 6 home games in this European competition.
- The Romans have not scored more than two goals in regular time in 16 of their last 19 home matches in the Europa League.
Predicted lineup for Lazio (4-5-1)
Christos Mandas – Adam Marušić, Mario Gila, Alessio Romagnoli, Elseid Hysaj – Matteo Guendouzi, Matías Vecino, Gustav Isaksen, Mattia Zaccagni, Pedro Rodríguez – Boulaye Dia.
Defender Patric Gabarrón will miss the game due to injury.
Bodø/Glimt
Kjetil Knutsen's side secured their seventh victory in regular time in the current Europa League by winning the first leg. Moreover, Bodø/Glimt managed a clean sheet for only the third time in their last 22 matches in this European competition. To advance to the next round, the Norwegians need to avoid losing by more than one goal in 90 minutes. If the team loses by exactly two goals, extra time will be played. Notably, the club has never reached the semi-finals of any European competition before.
- The club has not won in regular time in 9 of their last 10 away matches in the Europa League (3 draws, 6 losses).
- The team scored exactly one or two goals in 90 minutes in 6 of their last 7 away games in this European competition.
- The Norwegians have not conceded more than two goals in regular time in 7 of their last 9 away matches in the Europa League.
Predicted lineup for Bodø/Glimt (4-3-3)
Nikita Haikin – Fredrik Bjørkan, Fredrik Sjøvold, Jostein Gundersen, Odin Bjørtuft – Ulrik Saltnes, Patrick Berg, Håkon Evjen – Ole Blumberg, Kasper Høgh, Jens Petter Hauge.
Referee
Daniel Siebert (Germany)
Matches – 10 (International matches, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 44;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.4;
Red cards shown – 5;
Average fouls per match – 22;
Penalties – 20%.
Lazio vs. Bodø/Glimt: Match Prediction
At home, the Romans focus on an active attacking game and prefer to spend as much time as possible in the opponent's half. For Lazio, scoring goals is rarely a problem: in their last 9 home Europa League matches, the team failed to break through the opponent's defense only once, and in seven instances, the Romans scored at least twice. However, the Italians are not always reliable in defense, having kept only one clean sheet during this period.
Although the Norwegians lack significant European experience, they are already notable for their high scoring ability. Even away from home, Bodø/Glimt scores regularly, having found the net in 5 of their 6 away matches in the current Europa League campaign. However, the club's defense suffers: in all their away appearances in this European competition, the Norwegians have kept only one clean sheet in 12 matches.
I expect an exciting attacking display from both teams and anticipate goals from both sides. My prediction: Both teams to score – yes
