Lazio are hoping to continue their impressive start to the Europa League, by chalking up another victory on Thursday. Our Lazio vs Real Sociedad prediction and Europa League betting tips consider whether they can get it.
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Lazio vs Real Sociedad prediction: Low-scoring home win in Rome
Key stats
- Our Lazio vs Real Sociedad betting tips take into account that the Italians have won five out of six in this competition so far, to top the table heading into matchday seven.
- Lazio have a 64% win ratio this term at home in all competitions.
- It’s four defeats in seven away games overall for La Real heading into this.
Correct score prediction: Lazio 1-0 Real Sociedad
With just two points dropped so far in the league phase, Lazio are setting the pace in the Europa League and they are playing well enough to guarantee themselves a top eight finish with victory here.
Real Sociedad have a relatively strong side, but they aren’t really delivering in the final third. They’ve only netted 17 times in 20 matches in La Liga this term, and there’s every chance of them firing blanks here against strong opposition.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Lazio the favourites to record sixth Europa League win
- HOME: 5/4 (2.25) – 44.4%
- DRAW: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.3%
- AWAY: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.3%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The hosts are the favourites according to the Lazio vs Real Sociedad odds with an implied probability of 44.4% that they win this match.
They head into this game following a 3-0 weekend win at Verona in Serie A, with Samuel Gigot, Boulaye Dia and Mattia Zaccagni on target.
As for Real Sociedad, they suffered a poor 1-0 defeat at struggling Valencia in La Liga on Sunday.
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Most recent H2Hs: Clubs set for first competitive meeting
Our Lazio vs Real Sociedad prediction suggests the Italians will win the first meeting between the clubs.
La Real have faced Italian opposition on six occasions with Imanol at the helm and they are yet to win, with two defeats and four draws during that period.
Lazio preview: Two suspensions for the hosts
The home team will be without Lorenzo Pellegrini and Samuel Gigot who both picked up their third bookings in the win at Ajax in December. They also have injury concerns over Patric, Manuel Lazzari and Matias Vecino.
Predicted Lineup: Furlanetto (GK), Marusic, Gila, Romagnoli, Tavares, Rovella, Guendouzi, Zaccagni, Dia, 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
Real Sociedad preview: Basques likely to be missing two
The visitors should name a strong eleven after resting some key men at the weekend, but they are missing Hamari Traore to injury, while Arsen Zakharyan is also a major doubt.
Predicted Lineup: Remiro (GK), Munoz, Aguerd, Zubeldia, Odriozola, Zubimendi, Sucic, B. Mendez, Barrenetxea, Oyarzabal & Kubo
Spain La Liga 10/05/25 L Atletico Madrid 4 Real Sociedad 0 Spain La Liga 04/05/25 D Athletic Bilbao 0 Real Sociedad 0 Spain La Liga 23/04/25 L CD Alaves 1 Real Sociedad 0 Spain La Liga 20/04/25 D Villarreal 2 Real Sociedad 2 Spain La Liga 12/04/25 L Mallorca 2 Real Sociedad 0
Player to watch – Pedro
Former Barcelona winger Pedro is still going strong at 37. He’s really shining on the Europa League stage, with four goals in six appearances in the competition this term.
Pedro scoring late
The former Spain international has made some big late contributions in Europa this term. Two of his four Europa League goals have come after the 75th minute, including a key 92nd minute winner against Porto.