For the first time in seven years, Lazio can advance past a European quarter-final when they face Bodo/Glimt. These two meet in the return leg of their Europa League quarter-final, with Bodo leading 2-0. The winner on aggregate here will meet Tottenham Hotspur or Eintracht Frankfurt. Read on for our prediction of the match.
Lazio topped the league stage in this competition but, in reality, have struggled through the season. They are coming into this match having won just once in their last seven matches in all competitions.
The Italians are coming from a 1-1 draw with Roma. In Europe, they managed just one win in the last four matches.
Bodo/Glimt are fresh off their preseason and have had a fine start to the new campaign. They are on four straight wins, among them a 2-0 victory over Lazio.
The Norwegian side has been inactive since posting that home win against Lazio. With adequate time to prepare and a good run going into this game, Bodo/Glimt will feel as favorites.
In the four matches to open their new season, the visitors haven't conceded a goal, while scoring a total of 14. In Europe, they’ve suffered two defeats in the last eight matches and are winless in the last four on the road.
Lazio have all to play for here. Fortunately, their form at home in the Europa League is not really poor. The Italians may have failed to keep many clean sheets at home in Europe but are unbeaten there in 13 matches. This run should build their confidence as they seek to overturn the first leg loss.
On the other hand, Bodo/Glimt are on a fine run, but not when playing away in Europe. The visitors scored in all five away Europa League matches but are winless in the last four. Our prediction for Lazio v Bodo/Glimt is for Lazio to win and both teams to score.