Explore My Football Facts’ detailed preview for Lazio-Inter in Serie A. Stats, odds, predictions and line-ups for the 5pm BST match.
Lazio have arrived in this situation with recent mixed league form, but a 2-1 win at Cremonese and a 2-0 win at Napoli show they can still get a result against strong opposition. The concern is that he also conceded three at home to Udinese and drew 1-1 with Parma, suggesting he could open up if the game is extended. Inter’s recent run is stronger overall, with wins over Parma, Cagliari and Roma in their last five league games, and they’ve been scoring freely in several of those games as well.
That said, Inter have not been flawless, with the 2-2 draw at Torino showing they can hang on when the tempo drops or the game becomes more awkward. The head-to-head record is also on offer, with Inter winning three of their last five meetings and Lazio failing to score in two of those defeats. Match prediction: Lazio 1-2 Inter
Forms guide and team overview
Lacius
Lazio’s recent La Liga results are mixed, with two wins, two draws and one loss in their last five. Highlights include a 2-1 win at Cremonese and a 2-0 win at Napoli, but a 3-3 draw with Udinese and a 1-1 draw with Parma show that they haven’t always been able to control games.
There is enough in this race to suggest Lazio can compete, but the defensive record is less convincing than the results column might imply. Conceding three at home against Udinese is a warning sign, especially against an Inter side who have been scoring regularly.
Lazio Last 5 results
Inter
Inter’s recent form in La Liga is the stronger of the two, with four wins and a draw in their last five. They have beaten Parma, Cagliari and Roma, and the 4-3 win in Como highlights how dangerous they can be when the game starts.
The only small blemish is the 2-2 draw at Torino, which suggests they are not completely immune to the slowdown. Still, their recent goalscoring record is solid and they arrive with more drive than Lazio.
Inter Last 5 results
Team news and injury report
Lacius
- Danilo Cataldi (flu)
- Mattia Zaccagni (Thigh problems)
Inter
- Luis Henrique (Adductor injury)
Alignments and tactical configuration
Lazio (4-3-3)
Expected lineup: Edoardo Motta (Goalkeeper), Adam Marusic (Defender), Alessio Romagnoli (Defender), Nuno Tavares (Defender), Oliver Provstgaard (Defender), Kenneth Taylor (Midfielder), Patric (Midfielder), Toma Bašić (Midfielder), Daniel Maldini (Attacker), Gustav Isaksen (Attacker), TBC (Attacker)
Lazio’s planned 4-3-3 should give them a compact base in midfield, with Kenneth Taylor helping to link play and protect the backline. Daniel Maldini and Gustav Isaksen can look to support the centre-forward by quickly getting into the spaces behind Inter’s full-backs.
Inter (3-5-2)
Expected lineup: Yann Sommer (Goalkeeper), Alessandro Bastoni (Defender), Manuel Akanji (Defender), Yann Bisseck (Defender), Denzel Dumfries (Midfielder), Federico Dimarco (Midfielder), Nicolò Barella (Midfielder), Petar Sučić (Midfielder), Piotr Zieliński (Midfielder), Marcus Piramco (Midfielder), Esposiotta (A), Marcus Piramco (Midfielder)
Inter’s predicted 3-5-2 should allow them to overload central areas and push Denzel Dumfries and Federico Dimarco from the flanks. With Marcus Thuram leading the line, they can stretch Lazio’s defense vertically while maintaining enough control in midfield.
