Lazio Rome are ranked third in the Group E while visitors Celtic continue to lead the group after three matches. The hosts in this match lost CFR Cluj on opening day before beating Stade Rennais and later losing 2-1 at Celtic. Lazio are preparing for the Thursday evening match buoyed by a great run that has seen them win all of their last three domestic league matches. The Eagles beat Fiorentina and 2-1 and then won 4-0 at home to Torino.
Most recently, they triumphed 2-1 at AC Milan to climb up to fifth in the Italian Serie A. Lazio has a great record at home, where they have won four of their last six home games, two of which ended in draws. In addition, Lazio scored two or more goals in five of their last six home matches. With all of Lazio's last six matches ending in a total of three or more goals, it is likely that this return game against Celtic will yield a similar outcome.
The Scottish Premier League leaders just beat Hibernian FC 5-2 in the semi finals of their domestic League Cup, to mark their fifth straight win. The Bhoys have scored at least two goals in four of their last six games. However, Neil Lennon's men have not been on their finest form yet and have only won twice in their last five away matches. The team has also only kept one clean sheet in six away matches.
While Celtic appear slightly stronger than Lazio, they are travelling for this match and their shaky away form could imply that they might cower against the home side. Lazio have been scoring consistently at home and we expect goals from both sides. We foresee this match ending with a minimum of three goals in total.