Lazio vs Inter Milan – Match preview and team news | OneFootball

Inter Milan travels away from home as they face Lazio at the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday in a Serie A fixture.

Inter will be facing Lazio again in four days in the Coppa Italia final on Wednesday. Cristian Chivu’s men clinched the 21st schdetto last week and will now look to continue their momentum before their upcoming domestic cup final.

Lazio vs Inter Milan – Match preview and team news

Lazio team news

Lazio head coach Maurizio Sarri is expected to significantly shuffle his deck for tonight’s clash at the Stadio Olimpico, with at least five changes anticipated from the lineup that defeated Cremonese.

The squad faces defensive thinning as goalkeeper Ivan Provedel and Alessio Furlanetto remain sidelined for the remainder of the season.

A major late concern surrounds captain Mattia Zaccagni, who is a serious doubt after sustaining a knock during training; veteran winger Pedro is the likely candidate to step into his role.

On a more positive note, Mario Gila has successfully recovered from injury. He is expected to reclaim his spot in the starting eleven, while Matteo Cancellieri is available again following his suspension.

Midfielder Nicolo Rovella is also slated for his first start since undergoing collarbone surgery. In attack, Daniel Maldini is currently favoured over Tijjani Noslin to lead the line as the Biancocelesti aim to maintain their

Inter Milan team news

For the newly-crowned champions, Inter Milan, the trip to Rome comes with a few absences as Cristian Chivu balances his squad ahead of the upcoming cup final.

Hakan Calhanoglu remains sidelined with a soleus injury and is expected to miss the rematch with Lazio in the Coppa Italia as well.

Joining him on the injury list is Francesco Pio Esposito, who is struggling with persistent back pain.

However, the Nerazzurri are bolstered by the return of Luis Henrique, who has fully recovered from his recent ailment and is available for selection.

With the league title already secured, Chivu is widely expected to utilise his squad depth, potentially handing a start to Carlos Augusto. This rotation strategy aims to keep key personnel fresh for their silverware pursuit in the domestic cup.

Form

Lazio

Lazio enters tonight’s clash in impressive form, undefeated in their last four matches, which includes their most recent 2-1 win over Cremonese. The Biancocelesti have been transformed since the spring, losing only once in their last ten matches. Currently sitting in eighth place with 51 points, they remain in contention for European qualification, trailing seventh-placed Atalanta by four points.

Inter Milan

Inter Milan, the newly-crowned Serie A champions, arrive at the Stadio Olimpico on an eight-match unbeaten run, consisting of five wins and three draws. They have dominated the league with 82 points and a massive +51 goal difference. Recent results include a 2-0 victory over Parma and a 2-2 draw against Torino. The Nerazzurri have been prolific, scoring at least twice in each of their last six fixtures.

Predicted lineups

Lazio: Motta; Lazzari, Gila, Romagnoli, Pellegrini; Basic, Rovella, Taylor; Isaksen, Maldini, Pedro.

Inter Milan: Sommer; Bisseck, Acerbi, Carlos Augusto; Dumfries, Barella, Zielinski, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Lautaro Martínez, Thuram.

How to watch Lazio vs Inter Milan?

UK fans can watch the match on TNT Sports 2 and DAZN.

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