Ajax vs Lazio: High-Stakes Clash in UEFA Europa League Matchday 6

Ajax and Lazio are set to face off in a crucial Matchday 6 encounter of the 2024/2025 UEFA Europa League. The match, scheduled for Thursday, December 12, kicks off at 3:00 PM ET and will be broadcast live in the USA on various platforms including Fubo, CBS Sports Network, UniMás, TUDN, Paramount+, DirecTV Stream, and ViX.

Lazio, aiming to secure the top spot in their group, travel to Amsterdam to take on Francesco Farioli‘s Ajax. The Italian side has been in spectacular form, winning nine of their last 12 matches in Serie A, including a recent 1-0 victory over league leaders Napoli. However, they will be without their supporters due to a ban imposed by local authorities over security concerns.

The starting lineups for both teams have been confirmed. Ajax will field a team that includes Devyne Rensch, who has returned from injury, along with Mika Godts and veteran Jordan Henderson. They will be without Owen Wijndal, Davy Klaassen, Sivert Mannsverk, Amourricho Van Axel-Dongen, Gaston Avila, and Benjamin Tahirovic due to injuries and suspensions.

Lazio’s lineup features Pedro and Taty Castellanos upfront, with Samuel Gigot and Patric stepping in for the injured Alessio Romagnoli and Matias Vecino. Castellanos starts in this match as he is suspended for Lazio’s upcoming Serie A fixture against Inter.

A win for Lazio would guarantee them a top eight finish and direct access to the Europa League Round of 16. Ajax, currently sixth in the table with 10 points, need a positive result to secure their position among the top eight teams that will qualify directly for the round of 16.

This match marks the first competitive meeting between Ajax and Lazio, adding an extra layer of intrigue to an already high-stakes encounter.