FC Twente hosts Lazio in a Europa League showdown at De Grolsch Veste. Lazio aims for a third win, while Twente seeks their first victory. Predictions, lineups, and team news included.
Match Preview
On Thursday evening, FC Twente faces off against Lazio at De Grolsch Veste in a crucial Europa League clash. While Lazio sits comfortably at the top of the group, Twente is still seeking their first victory after consecutive 1-1 draws in their opening games against Manchester United and Fenerbahce.
Despite being winless in their last nine Europa League matches, Twente remains resilient, having scored in 21 straight games across all competitions. Their domestic form, however, has been inconsistent, with a loss to Feyenoord and a draw against RKC Waalwijk.
On the other hand, Lazio has started the tournament strong, with victories over Dynamo Kyiv and Nice. The Italian club leads the group and will be looking to continue their fine form, especially with top scorer Taty Castellanos leading the attack. Despite Lazio’s attacking prowess, their away form remains a concern, particularly after a 1-0 loss to Juventus in Serie A.
Team News
FC Twente:
- Twente will be without midfielder Younes Taha due to a leg injury.
- Coach Joseph Oosting may tweak his lineup, but key players such as Michel Vlap and Sem Steijn are expected to retain their places.
Lazio:
- Lazio’s squad will see rotation again, with Tijjani Noslin serving a three-match ban.
- Manuel Lazzari is doubtful due to a thigh issue, but strikers Taty Castellanos and Boulaye Dia should start.
Possible Lineups
FC Twente:
Unnerstall; Van Rooij, Bruns, Hilgers, Salah-Eddine; Vlap, Regeer; Van Bergen, Steijn, Rots; Lammers.
Lazio:
Mandas; Marusic, Romagnoli, Patric, Pellegrini; Rovella, Vecino; Tchaouna, Dele-Bashiru, Pedro; Castellanos.
Prediction
Given Twente’s home advantage and Lazio’s attacking strength, the match could result in an open contest with goals on both sides, but a third consecutive Europa League draw for Twente seems likely.
