On March 15, the 29th round of the Italian Championship will feature a clash between Lazio and Milan. Can the visitors close the gap to the leaders?
This season has not been going well for Lazio. In 28 matches of the current Serie A campaign, the Romans have managed to collect only 37 points, which currently leaves them in 10th place in the standings. Lazio are 13 points away from both the relegation zone and the top 6. However, in the domestic cup, the team has already qualified for the semifinals, where they face Atalanta. The first leg of this stage ended in a 2-2 draw.
With Max Allegri at the helm, Milan have found excellent form. After 28 matches this Serie A season, the Rossoneri have already accumulated 60 points, placing them second in the table. With 10 rounds remaining, they are 7 points behind leaders Inter. Milan exited the Coppa Italia at the Round of 16 stage after losing to this same Lazio in December last year.
Lazio vs Milan: key statistics and trends
Lazio have won just 1 of their last 7 matches.
In 4 of Milan’s last 5 matches, fewer than 2.5 goals were scored.
Milan have won 5 of their last 7 away matches.
Lazio have kept just one clean sheet in their last 8 games.
Lazio vs Milan: probable starting lineups
Lazio: Motta – Tavares, Provstgaard, Gila, Marušić – Taylor, Patric, Dele-Bashiru – Zaccagni, Maldini, Isaksen
Milan: Maignan – Pavlović, De Winter, Tomori – Estupiñán, Ricci, Modrić, Fofana, Saelemaekers – Leão, Pulisic
Lazio vs Milan: head-to-head
The last five meetings between the clubs have been evenly balanced. Each side has 2 wins, with 1 match ending in a draw.
