Lazio remain the only team left in the Europa League with a 100% record after four group games and the Italians will be the strong favourites to continue that winning run when they play host to Bulgaria's Ludogorets on Thursday evening.
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Lazio vs Ludogorets prediction: Both teams to score in Rome?
Key Stats
- Both teams have scored in three of Lazio's last five fixtures across all competitions.
- The last time these two sides met six goals were scored and both teams found the back of the net.
- Over 2.5 goals have been produced in five of Lazio's last six matches.
- Each of Ludogorets' last six outings have witnessed at least three goals.
Correct score prediction: Lazio 3-1 Ludogorets
We've backed a full-of-confidence Lazio side to run out 3-1 winners against Ludogorets this week. The Italians have scored three or more goals in three of their last six outings, while Ludogorets have scored at least one goal in each of their last six fixtures.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Lazio the overwhelming favourite
- HOME: 2/7 (1.29) – 77.8%
- DRAW: 5/1 (6.00) – 16.7%
- AWAY: 12/1 (13.00) – 7.7%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Lazio are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 77.8% and we agree with the bookmakers on this one.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Ludogorets in front
These two clubs have met twice before in this very competition back in 2014 where Ludogorets claimed a 1-0 win in Italy and drew the home leg 3-3.
Lazio preview: 100% record in the Europa League
Lazio continued their excellent winning run in all competitions at the weekend as they eased to a 3-0 victory at home against Bologna.
The Italians have won each of their opening four group games in the Europa League this season, beating Porto, Twente, Nice and Dinamo Kiev.
Defender Nuno Tavares and midfielder Gaetano Castrovilli will both miss the Ludogorets game due to injury.
Predicted lineup: Provedel (GK), Romagnoli, Pellegrini, Gila, Vecino, Lazzari, Zaccagni, Guendouzi, Rovella, Pedro & Castellanos
Italy Serie A 10/05/25
D
Juventus
1
Lazio
1
Italy Serie A 04/05/25
W
Empoli
0
Lazio
1
Italy Serie A 28/04/25
D
Parma
2
Lazio
2
Italy Serie A 23/04/25
W
Genoa
0
Lazio
2
UEFA Europa League 17/04/25
W
Bodo/Glimt
1
Lazio
3
Ludogorets preview: Lost three of opening four
Ludogorets are going great guns in their domestic league but the Bulgarians have struggled in the Europa League so far this season.
With one draw and three defeats from their opening four matches, Ludogorets are going to need to put in their best performance of the season if they are to secure their first win in the Europa League on Thursday.
Jakub Piotrowski, Bernard Tekpetey and Anton Nedyalkov are all doubts for the trip to Rome through injury.
Predicted lineup: Padt (GK), Almeida, Witry, Son, Verdon, Duarte, Yordanov, Duah, Rick, Cruz & Marcus
Bulgaria First League 13/05/25
L
Cherno More Varna
2
Ludogorets Razgrad
0
Bulgaria First League 09/05/25
D
Arda Kardzhali
1
Ludogorets Razgrad
1
Bulgaria First League 03/05/25
D
Levski Sofia
1
Ludogorets Razgrad
1
Bulgaria First League 27/04/25
W
Cherno More Varna
0
Ludogorets Razgrad
2
Bulgaria Cup 23/04/25
W
Botev Vratsa
0
Ludogorets Razgrad
2
Player to watch: Pedro
Lazio's 37-year-old forward Pedro continues to prove his worth to the team despite his advancing age and we have selected the former Barcelona man as our player to watch on Thursday.
Pedro has featured in nine league games for Lazio this season, only starting three, and has chipped in with three goals but in the Europa League the former Spanish international has started all four games, scoring three goals in the process.
Lazio's veteran forward has three goals in the Europa League
We can see Pedor adding to his goal tally in the Europa League on Thursday when Lazio look to make it five wins on the run against a winless Ludogorets side.