AC Milan vs Lazio: Prediction, Team News, and Lineups Preview
AC Milan is set to face Lazio in a crucial Serie A match at San Siro, aiming to claim the top position in the league standings. The encounter is scheduled for Saturday evening, and both teams are looking to secure valuable points ahead of their upcoming Coppa Italia clash.
Match Preview: AC Milan vs. Lazio
After a recent victory in the Derby della Madonnina, AC Milan enters the match with confidence. They managed to secure a narrow 1-0 win against Inter, courtesy of a second-half goal by Christian Pulisic. This win marked Milan’s fourth victory in their last six derby encounters and extended their unbeaten run to twelve matches.
Lazio, on the other hand, bounced back from a recent loss to Inter with a 2-0 home victory against Lecce. This result helped Lazio secure eighth position in the Serie A standings while earning their fifth clean sheet in six matches. However, they have struggled to score away, having gone nearly 300 minutes without a goal on the road.
Recent Form
- AC Milan: W D D W D W
- Lazio: D W D W L W
Team News
Both teams are likely to field their strongest lineups for this important clash. AC Milan will have to make adjustments due to injuries, with Pulisic and Santiago Gimenez unavailable. Rafael Leao and Christopher Nkunku will lead the attack in a 3-5-2 formation.
Lazio’s coach, Maurizio Sarri, faces multiple absences, including Samuel Gigot, Matteo Cancellieri, and Nicolo Rovella. Although Taty Castellanos is back in training, he may only appear as a substitute. Boulaye Dia is expected to start up front despite struggling to score in recent matches.
Potential Lineups
| AC Milan | Lazio |
|---|---|
| Maignan | Provedel |
| Tomori | Marusic |
| Gabbia | Gila |
| Pavlovic | Romagnoli |
| Saelemaekers | Pellegrini |
| Fofana | Guendouzi |
| Modric | Vecino |
| Rabiot | Basic |
| Bartesaghi | Isaksen |
| Leao | Dia |
| Nkunku | Zaccagni |
Prediction
Given the current form of both teams, a low-scoring draw is a strong possibility. Historically, neither team has recorded a draw in their last nine encounters, but this match may break that trend. With AC Milan’s solid defense and Lazio’s recent defensive performances, a score of 1-1 seems likely.
This thrilling matchup at San Siro promises to be a significant moment in the Serie A season.
