Finished 3 0 Aston Villa - Lazio Europe Friendlies - Villa Park
* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change.
Aston Villa vs Lazio Top Two Betting Tips
Two of the smaller but most ambitious clubs in Europe meet in the East Midlands as they finalise their preparations for the new season. Both Aston Villa and Lazio qualified for Europe after successful previous campaigns, both sides have gone unbeaten so far this pre-season. What will happen on Thursday, August 04th in Walsall when these teams clash? With the new seasons both in England and Italy about to start here are our Aston Villa vs Lazio betting tips.
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Over 1.5 Lazio Goals
- Lazio scored 2 or more in all of their last 5 games.
- Aston Villa conceded 3 goals in 2 of their last 3 friendlies.
- Lazio scored over 1.5 goals in 3 of their last 5 matches against British teams.
BTTS
- both sides have scored in each of their last 7 games.
- Aston Villa saw 6 of their last 7 matches produce BTTS outcomes.
- Lazio saw 2 of their last 3 games vs English teams have BTTS outcomes.
Aston Villa vs Lazio: Bookmakers & Odds
Let's take a look at the latest markets and odds ahead of Aston Villa vs Lazio.
24/09/23 England Premier League EPL Chelsea Aston Villa 0 1 W 21/09/23 UEFA Conference League UEFA Legia Warsaw Aston Villa 3 2 L 16/09/23 England Premier League EPL Crystal Palace Aston Villa 1 3 W 03/09/23 England Premier League EPL Liverpool Aston Villa 3 0 L 31/08/23 UEFA Conference League Qualifying UEFA Hibernian Aston Villa 0 3 W 23/09/23 Italy Serie A Serie A Monza Lazio 1 1 D 19/09/23 UEFA Champions League UCL Atletico Madrid Lazio 1 1 D 16/09/23 Italy Serie A Serie A Juventus Lazio 3 1 L 02/09/23 Italy Serie A Serie A Napoli Lazio 1 2 W 27/08/23 Italy Serie A Serie A Genoa Lazio 1 0 L
Last Five - Aston Villa
Last Five - Lazio
Aston Villa odds: 13/8 (2.63) – 38.1%
Draw odds: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.3%
Lazio odds: 11/8 (2.38) – 42.1%
*all odds provided are the best price at the time of publication and come from various bookmakers and therefore the probabilities won't always add up to 100%.
Lazio are given a slight edge for the win in this game with a probability of 42.1%. Still, the Italians are not the clear favourites by any stretch of the imagination as Aston Villa's probability of the win is not far behind at 38.1% chance for a win. The Aston Villa vs Lazio odds leave all outcomes possible as a draw has an unnaturally high 30.3% probability. Here are some other of our best football tips for today.
Aston Villa vs Lazio Lineups and Last Match
Aston Villa
After Unai Emery turned last season's fortunes with his arrival the Villains have been hungry to beef up their squad this summer and the signing of winger Diaby for a club-record fee proves that.
Villa played in the Premier League Summer Series after opening their preparations with a 1-1 draw vs Walsall that most regulars missed. During the Summer Series, the Villains didn't lose but they drew 3-3 both vs Newcastle and Brentford. In between those games Villa beat Fulham 2-0.
The fact that there are many injury issues in the squad right now means coach Emery has been trusting some of the youngsters. Forward Philogene has been one of those teenagers that has impressed.
Villa remain without both Aaron and Jacob Ramsey for this game. Traore, Moreno and Duran also nurse injuries and sit out. Coutinho, Chambers, Carlos and goalkeeper Steer complete the long injury list.
Predicted Lineup – Martinez (GK), Konsa, Carlos, Torres, Digne, Luiz, Tielemans, Buendia, McGinn, Diaby & Watkins
Lazio
After a historic last season, finishing 2nd in Seria A, the Biancocelesti have been finding it hard to recruit new players this summer. They lost their big star in midfield Milinkovic-Savic (9 goals and 8 assists last term). Lazio are yet to sign a replacement so for now Vecino and Cataldi rotate in the role.
Lazio are a bit further behind Aston Villa with their preparations. The season for the Eagles doesn't start until late in August. So far, they played only 3 low-profile friendlies against lower-league Italian sides. The coming match will be their first proper test.
Full-back Marusic could be missing due to an ankle issue. Also, Akpa Akpro is injured.
Predicted Lineup – Provedel (GK), Lazzari, Casale, Romagnoli, Patric, Vecino, Cataldi, Alberto, Anderson, Immobile & Zaccagni
Starting Lineups
*Lineups are usually announced 1hr before kick-off
Player to Watch: Moussa Diaby
Diaby was made Aston Villa's record signing earlier this summer and the explosive winger has hit the ground running straight away. Coming from the Bundesliga Moussa Diaby brings speed and directness with him. He scored in both of his first starts for the Villains and it is clear that Diaby is eager to justify his price tag as fast as possible.
We fancy Moussa Diaby's chances to find the back of the net again. He can certainly hurt Lazio's backline with his speed.