The Rome club lost out to Fiorentina for sixth place last year on additional criteria. But this season, they’ve regressed even further and certainly won’t repeat their 2024/2025 result. They managed to defeat Cremonese, including the league leader in the last round, but then suffered a 0-3 defeat.
The Milan giants ended last season without any trophies. Under Chivu, there were also setbacks—in the summer club championship, the Italian Super Cup, and the Champions League playoffs. However, the most important thing is that in Serie A, after overcoming a spring slump, they pulled away from their pursuers and secured the title early.
In the cup, Sarri’s men managed to surprise pleasantly. However, their only win was against Milan, 1-0. Then both Bologna and Atalanta were beaten on penalties after a pair of draws. For the nominal visitors, after easy victories over Venezia and Torino, there were problems in the semifinals against Como. After a draw away, at home they were losing 0-2, but starting from the 69th minute, they pulled off a victorious comeback!
Previous Matches: Lazio vs Inter
In the last eight head-to-head meetings, the Milan giants have earned eight wins and two draws.
The visitors may not repeat the rout from the previous round, but they are expected to win in regular time (odds – 1.65).
Lazio vs Inter: Key Statistics and Trends
Lazio have won two of their last seven matches
On average, Lazio score 1.08 goals and concede 1.03 goals per match
28% of Lazio’s matches end with goals from both teams and the average total goals per match is 2.11
Inter have won six of their last seven matches
On average, Inter score 2.36 goals and concede 0.86 goals per match
44% of Inter’s matches end with goals from both teams and the average total goals per match is 3.22
Lazio vs Inter: Probable Starting Lineups
Lazio play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (probable lineup): Motta – Tavares, Romagnoli, Gila, Marusic – Taylor, Gabarron, Basic – Zaccagni, Noslin, Cancelleri
Inter play in a 1-3-5-2 formation (probable lineup): Martinez – Carlos Augusto, Acerbi, Akanji – Dimarco, Zieliński, Calhanoglu, Barella, Luis Enrique – Bonni, Thuram.
