Europa League leaders Lazio face a tough trip to the Netherlands to take on Ajax, a side sitting three points below them in sixth place. Both teams have shown attacking prowess but occasional defensive vulnerabilities, making the BTTS market highly appealing at 1.57. Ajax enter the match with their last three games all finishing with goals at both ends, and Real Sociedad stands as the only team to have kept them off the scoresheet this season.

Lazio, meanwhile, have failed to score in only one match all season, reflecting their attacking consistency. Additionally, 6 of their last 10 matches have ended with both teams scoring, underlining their openness in games. With Ajax’s attacking threat and Lazio’s tendency to leave gaps at the back, this fixture is primed for goals from both sides, providing solid value at 1.57 for the BTTS bet.

The Over 8.5 Corners market at 1.65 is a strong option in this clash between Ajax and Lazio, two teams that regularly generate corner opportunities. Ajax averages 9.16 corners per game this season, while Lazio comes in slightly higher at 9.57. Both teams consistently drive attacking play down the flanks, leading to frequent corner situations.

Ajax has seen at least 9 corners in 4 of their last 5 matches, with only their fixture against PEC Zwolle falling short at 7. Lazio’s corner statistics are even more impressive, with at least 9 corners recorded in 6 of their last 7 matches. Remarkably, their last 4 games alone have produced a total of 46 corners, highlighting their penchant for set-piece opportunities. Given these trends, this market offers excellent value for a game likely to see sustained attacking pressure and numerous corners.

Lazio’s disciplinary record makes the Over 1.5 Cards market for the away team a reliable pick at odds of 1.29. The Italian side averages 2.49 cards per game this season, a reflection of their physical and sometimes overly aggressive playing style. Remarkably, Lazio has received multiple bookings in 14 of their last 15 matches, illustrating their consistent tendency to draw the referee’s attention.

Ajax’s opponents also average a respectable 1.89 cards per game, indicating that games involving the Dutch team often lead to fouls and subsequent bookings. Given the competitive nature of this clash and the potential for tactical fouls as Lazio look to disrupt Ajax’s possession-based style, the likelihood of Lazio receiving at least two cards is very high.

At odds of 1.57, Lazio taking over 3.5 corners is certainly overpriced. The Italian side averages 5.15 corners per game, showcasing their ability to consistently generate set-piece opportunities through attacking play. Lazio has been awarded at least 4 corners in 9 of their last 12 matches, underscoring the reliability of this market.

In each of Ajax’s last 5 games, the opposing side has managed to win at least 5 corners. This trend strongly suggests that Lazio, with their focus on creating wide play and crossing opportunities, will easily surpass the 3.5 corners mark. For a team with a strong corner average facing an opponent who concedes numerous corner kicks, this bet offers great value and consistency.