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Dortmund vs Lazio Prediction & Betting tips
In the Bundesliga, Borussia Dortmund suffered another bitter setback last weekend. At home against Cologne, who were still victorious to date, the Favre-Elf lost 1: 2 and could not even begin to build on the previously shown performances. Before the equally difficult away game at Eintracht Frankfurt is on the program next Saturday, the move into the round of 16 should be made during the week at least in the Champions League.
On the fifth match day, Dortmund will meet Lazio Rome. According to the odds of the best bookmakers, the black and yellow go into the game as the clear favorite. After all, this implies a 60% probability of occurrence.
While a draw is enough for the Bundesliga team to definitely get the ticket for the next round, the guest from Italy also has a comfortable starting position. Even in the event of a defeat at Signal-Iduna-Park, the Romans could – provided Zenit wins in Bruges – also make the leap into the knockout round. In an emergency, a home game with a final character awaits in the coming week.
In addition, the forecast between Dortmund and Lazio should take into account that numerous statistics are in favor of Borussia and the Favre-Elf certainly want to make amends. On the one hand for the aforementioned bankruptcy against 1. FC Köln. On the other hand, also for the disappointing appearance in the first leg in Italy, which BVB lost 3-1.
Dortmund:
At BVB, before the mandatory task at the weekend against 1. FC Köln, they actually had the feeling that the Favre-Elf was slowly but surely gaining consistency and stability. Against the uncomfortable Rhinelander it became clear once again that Dortmund has an extremely young team that is subject to fluctuations. Despite a clear increase in chances, especially in the second round, two cheap corner ball situations led to an unnecessary 2-1 defeat.
From the point of view of those responsible it will now be decisive whether Haaland and Co. show the right reaction. There is hardly a better way to do this than in a Champions League home game against Lazio Rome, especially since the black and yellow could fix the early group victory with a win. Even winning a point would be enough for safe progress.
To justify a tip on the host between Dortmund and Lazio Rome, all you need to do is look at the facts and figures. For example, BVB has not lost any of the last eight home games in the group stage of the premier class (six wins, two draws). During this period, the Westphalians even managed to get six clean sheets. For this reason, the bet on a zero victory for the Favre protégés also provides an extremely attractive value.
After three Champions League victories in a row and in view of the high motivation to forget the embarrassing bankruptcy of the weekend, we are convinced that the odds on the home win between Dortmund and Lazio will pay off. In our opinion, it is even very likely that Borussia, who are so strong at home at the European Cup level, will win the match by at least two goals, similar to the last one against Zenit and twice against Bruges.
In terms of personnel, coach Favre will certainly rotate a bit again. Nonetheless, the football teacher naturally knows the importance of this game, less from a sporting point of view and more from a mental standpoint. With the exception of Reinier, Schmelzer and possibly Meunier, all actors are probably ready for action. Guerreiro is about to make a comeback. Bellingham, Reyna, Delaney and Hazard could also slip into the starting XI compared to Saturday.
Lazio Rome:
For Lazio, the 2020/21 season has not yet gone as desired. In the Serie A table, “Le Aquile” is currently only in ninth place. Only four out of nine games at national level were victorious. On the other hand, there are already three defeats, including on the weekend when it set a sensitive 3-1 at home against Udinese.
At least in the Champions League, the Italian capital club can almost start planning the next round. With two games to go, coach Inzaghi’s team are four points ahead of Bruges. Accordingly, the light blue and whites can even afford to go bankrupt on Wednesday and still have progress in their own hands against the Belgian opponent at home in the coming week.
We think it is very likely that Ciro Immobile and Co. will lose out in Signal-Iduna-Park and that a prognosis for the home win between Dortmund Lazio Rome will pay off. Not least because the Italians won only one of their last 14 away games in international business (four draws, nine defeats) and have now been without a win in seven European Cup appearances.
Also in Bruges and at Zenit St. Petersburg the “Biancocelesti” could only get one point each. In all four group matches in 2020/21, keeper Strakosha had to reach behind him exactly once. It is quite possible that the goalkeeper will have to fish the game device from the net at least twice for the first time on Wednesday in Dortmund. With Muriqi and Luiz Felipe, two potential regulars are still injured. The hopes rest anyway on Ciro Immobile, who has met in all three Champions League games in Signal-Iduna-Park.
Dortmund vs Lazio head to head matches
20.10.20 CL Lazio Dortmund 3 : 1
12.08.18 CF Dortmund Lazio 1 : 0
14.03.95 EL Dortmund Lazio 2 : 0
28.02.95 EL Lazio Dortmund 1 : 0