Lazio vs Inter Milan Preview
- Tournament: Serie A
- Date: Monday, December 16
- Kick-off Time: 07:45 PM GMT
- Venue: Stadio Olimpico, Rome.
SS Lazio are set to host defending champions Inter Milan next in the Serie A 2024-25. This is the 16th Italian top-division game this season for the hosts and 15th for the visitors. Both sides hail the same points, so there’s very minimal difference between them, other than the goal difference and a game less played by Inter.
SS Lazio are behaving fine in the league. They are positioned fifth, and they have the exact same 31 points as third placed Inter Milan and fourth placed Fiorentina. A win here will be in their minds as this will let them jump to the third spot immediately. They have won four of their past five games, so good form is what will push them against the champions of last season.
Inter Milan are also enjoying some good form. In the past five league games, they have won four and drawn just one. With 31 points from 14 games, which is two games less than the top two: Atalanta and Napoli, they have a clear chance of touching the top spot, staying safe with the mission of defending the Serie A title. Nothing short of a win would satisfy them.
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SS Lazio Team News
SS Lazio will only miss one player, it’s Taty Castellanos, their top scorer. He will be missing the game for suspension.
Inter Milan Team News
Inter Milan will have some injuries concerning them in the match: Francesco Acerbi, Benjamin Pavard, and Raffaele Di Gennaro. This will surely give coach Simeone Inzaghi some concerns.
Lazio vs Inter Milan Predicted Lineups
SS Lazio Predicted Lineup:
Goalkeeper: Provedel
Defenders: Lazzari, Gila, Romagnoli, Tavares
Midfielders: Guendouzi, Rovella; Isaksen, Dia, Zaccagni
Forwards: Noslin
Inter Milan Predicted Lineup:
Goalkeeper: Sommer
Defenders: Bisseck, De Vrij, Bastoni; Dumfries, Barella
Midfielders: Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco
Forward: Martinez, Thuram
Head-to-Head Record
SS Lazio and Inter Milan have met in a total of 70 games to date. In those meetings, SS Lazio won 22 matches, Inter Milan won 25 matches, and 23 games ended in a draw. Records indicate that the Italian stalwarts had a close-fought rivalry.
Key Players to Watch in Lazio vs Inter Milan
Tijjani Noslin (SS Lazio)
The new arrival from Hellas Verona is expected to start with top scorer Taty Castellanos out. He will be starting with a lot of expectations, especially as fans have not forgotten his stunning performance in the Copa Italia RO16 game against Napoli, where he made a hat trick. All eyes will expect to see a similar clutch performance against another top side Inter Milan next.
Playing at home, he will have a lot of pressure to perform, but this will be a huge morale booster for him to shine at the home ground, and make a name for him and chance to regularly begin.
Henrikh Mkhitaryan (Inter Milan)
The 35-year-old is still the ace of Simeone Inzaghi’s formations. Even at this age, he controls the midfield. His marking, off-the-ball movements, quality tackles, and consistency has been the reason for Inter Milan’s longevity in the league. He was the protagonist in the win against Parma in the last game, with his two perfect assists.
This is a vital game, against a team in top form. He needs to use his experience and show his class to help Inter Milan pull a stunner. He has made goal contributions against top sides like Atalanta and Juventus, so something special against Lazio can be expected.
Lazio vs Inter Milan Prediction
Both SS Lazio and Inter Milan have good squads, capable of winning the game. The sides are also having equally good form. So, an intense close game is being speculated. However, SS Lazio might win this one for the home support, which will play a big role in these big rivalry matches.
Predicted Score: SS Lazio 2-1 Inter Milan
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Where to Watch Lazio vs Inter Milan Live?
| Country | Where to watch |
| USA | Paramount Plus, SiriusXM |
| UK | TNT Sports, Onefootball |
| India | GXR World website |
| Italy | DAZN |
FAQs
Q. When is Lazio vs Inter Milan?
The Lazio vs Inter Milan Serie A game will be played on Monday, December 16 at Stadio Olimpico, Rome.
Q. Where to watch Lazio vs Inter Milan live for free?
The game Lazio vs Inter Milan can be watched on ServusTV, RTÉ Player, and Tabii.
Q. What is the predicted score in Lazio vs Inter Milan?
The predicted score for Lazio vs Inter Milan is SS Lazio 2-1 Inter Milan.
Q. What is the head-to-head record for Lazio vs Inter Milan?
SS Lazio and Inter Milan have met in a total of 70 games to date. In those meetings, SS Lazio won 22 matches, Inter Milan won 25 matches, and 23 games ended in a draw.