The two leading teams in the Europa League Group J meets Thursday. Match of the Week is between Lazio and Tottenham Hotspur.

Europa League Group J
Stadio Olimpico of Rome
22-11-12 @ 18.00 GMT

How is the two teams form?

Before this match, Lazio is one with 8 points and Lazio second with 6 points. The first match between them ended in a 0-0 draw - Spurs with three goals dissallowed. Lazio's form in the Europa League has been more convincing than Tottenham's. However, none of the teams has played their best this season.

In the two domestic leagues, Lazio is currently 5 in Serie A and unbeaten in two matches after winning 3-0 against Juventus while Tottenham led a 2-5 defeat against the rivals from Arsenal on Saturday.

How will the starting XI look?

The line ups for this match will probably look much the same as in the first meeting between the two clubs:
Lloris

Vertonghen - Gallas - Walker - Naughton

Bale - Townsend - Sandro - Lennon

Dempsey

Bent
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Klose

Onazi - Ledesma - Lulic - Gonzalez - Mauri

Biava - Cavanda - Dias

Marchetti

What to expect from this match?

The last meeting contained three goals - all disallowed - and a bunch of chances. We can expect the same on Thursday. First  and at the same time, they can take the first place with a win. Lazio can with a win or a draw keep Tottenham away, and they will probably come out attacking from the first minute.

What are the odds?

According to oddschecker.com, the most popular bet is on Lazio given an around 2,35 back for a win. Most bookmakers gives 3.25 for a Tottenham victory.