Italian Serie A - Lazio VS Inter Milan Prediciton
Italian Serie A - Lazio VS Inter Milan
Match Time:17-12-2024 03:45 Tuesday (GMT+8)
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SS Lazio
The home side will be without their top scorer Taty Castellanos, who is suspended for this match due to accumulated bookings. Manager Marco Baroni is expected to turn to Tijjani Noslin to lead the line, particularly after the Dutch forward scored a hat-trick in the Coppa Italia victory over Napoli.
Concerns over defensive duo Luca Pellegrini and Patric, who picked up knocks during the Europa League win over Ajax, have been cleared, and both players are set to be available. Additionally, Matias Vecino and Alessio Romagnoli have been passed fit to feature, providing Baroni with much-needed depth and experience in defence and midfield.
Veteran winger Pedro, who has been Lazio’s top scorer in the Europa League with four goals, could be used as an impact substitute. Meanwhile, Matteo Guendouzi and Nicolo Rovella are expected to control the midfield, continuing their ever-present roles in the engine room.
Lazio are expected to deploy a 4-2-3-1 formation on the night. In goal, Ivan Provedel will retain his position as the team’s first-choice shot-stopper. The backline will feature Manuel Lazzari at right-back, with Mario Gila and Alessio Romagnoli forming the central defensive partnership. On the left, Nuno Tavares will provide width and defensive cover.
The midfield pivot will see Matteo Guendouzi and Nicolo Rovella operating as the primary link between defence and attack, tasked with breaking up opposition play and distributing the ball effectively.
In attack, Gustav Isaksen is expected to start on the right wing, with Mattia Zaccagni on the left. Boulaye Dia will occupy the central attacking midfield role, supporting lone striker Tijjani Noslin, who will look to capitalize on his recent goalscoring form.
Inter Milan
The visitors will be without former Lazio defender Francesco Acerbi, who is sidelined with a thigh injury. Additionally, Benjamin Pavard and backup goalkeeper Raffaele Di Gennaro are unavailable due to their respective fitness issues.
Wing-back Denzel Dumfries, who missed the UEFA Champions League trip to Bayer Leverkusen due to illness, is expected to return and reclaim his spot on the right flank, replacing Matteo Darmian.
In attack, captain Lautaro Martinez is set to start, replacing Mehdi Taremi, who has struggled for form. Martinez will once again partner Marcus Thuram, who has been in sensational form this year, contributing directly to 20 Serie A goals in 2024.
Simone Inzaghi is likely to deploy a 3-5-2 formation, designed to maximise Inter’s attacking firepower while maintaining defensive solidity. Yann Sommer will start in goal, anchoring Inter’s defensive setup.
The back three will consist of Yann Aurel Bisseck on the right, Stefan de Vrij in the central role, and Alessandro Bastoni on the left. This defensive trio will aim to neutralize Lazio’s attacking threats while providing stability.
In midfield, Denzel Dumfries will operate as the right wing-back, with Federico Dimarco on the left, offering width and dynamism in both defense and attack. The central midfield trio will feature Nicolo Barella, Hakan Calhanoglu, and Henrikh Mkhitaryan, who will combine creativity, ball control, and work rate to dominate the middle of the park.
Leading the line will be Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram, a prolific partnership that has been the driving force behind Inter’s attacking success this season. Martinez’s finishing ability and leadership, coupled with Thuram’s pace and versatility, make them a constant threat to opposing defences.
Lazio possible starting lineup:
Provedel; Lazzari, Gila, Romagnoli, Tavares; Guendouzi, Rovella; Isaksen, Dia, Zaccagni; Noslin
Inter Milan possible starting lineup:
Sommer; Bisseck, De Vrij, Bastoni; Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Martinez, Thuram
Lazio vs Inter Milan Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
Inter Milan have a good recent record against Lazio and have won 24 out of the last 61 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Lazio's 18 victories.
Lazio have won only two of their last eight matches at home against Inter Milan in Serie A but have managed to secure both these victories at home in the competition.
Inter Milan have found the back of the net in each of their last eight matches away from home against Lazio in Serie A - their longest such run in the competition since 1960.
Lazio have picked up 31 points in Serie A this season and could achieve 34 points from 16 league games for only the third time in their history
Prediciton: Lazio 2-2 Inter Milan
With both clubs in fine form, an absorbing contest should be in store at Stadio Olimpico, where Lazio are yet to lose this season. Even if the visitors establish a lead, there could well be a late twist: no team have scored more often than the Aquile during the last 15 minutes, while ageing Inter have conceded a league-high 47% of their goals within that same period.
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