Inter-Milan and Lazio Clash Set for Serie A 2024: Examination and Betting Suggestions

Game Preview: Lazio vs Inter Milanmonday, 16th December 2024, 9:45 pm CET @ Stadio Olimpico

Lazio: On a Roll

Lazio's been on a tear this season, bagging wins in five out of six Europa League matches and clinching six victories in their last seven Serie A matches. After a setback against Juventus back in October, they went on a seven-match winning streak before an unexpected 0-0 draw against Ludogorets in Europe. A surprise 3-1 loss at Parma followed, but the Biancocelesti quickly bounced back, defeating Napoli 3-1 in the Coppa Italia and securing a 1-0 win in Naples in the subsequent Serie A meeting. They capped off their stellar week with a 3-1 triumph against Ajax in the Europa League.

Lazio: Team News

Coach Marco Baroni mixed things up in midweek and will have to do without Matias Vecino in midfield and Alessio Romagnoli in defense due to injuries. However, both Luca Pellegrini and Nuno Tavares have shaken off their knocks to feature in midweek, with Ivan Provedel returning in goal and Matteo Guendouzi slotting back into the midfield. Gustav Isaksen is set to start on the right wing, with Pedro competing with Mattia Zaccagni for the left.

Lazio: Motivation

Brimming with confidence, the Rome giants are playing with the belief that they are genuine title contenders, as they trail the summit by just three points. Adding to their motivation is the fact that they have been contributing heavily as a team and have been scoring freely, making them a force to reckon with in the Serie A.

Inter Milan: Faltering Momentum?

Inter saw a 13-match unbeaten streak come to an end in midweek, following a 4-4 draw with Juventus and a 1-0 defeat against Leverkusen in the Champions League. Their previous five matches had resulted in victories, including a 1-0 home win against Arsenal. Their recent form has been a bit erratic, but their impressive showing against AC Milan earlier in the season (6-0) suggests they are still a force to be reckoned with.

Inter Milan: Team News

Simone Inzaghi rotated his starting XI heavily in midweek, but Henrick Mkhitaryan and Nicolo Barella are expected to be back in midfield, while Lautaro Martinez and Federico Dimarco will also feature after recent rests. Defenders Francesco Acerbi and Benjamin Pavard remain injured, but Denzel Dumfries should recover from his virus in time for the clash.

Inter Milan: Motivation

The Nerazzurri have set their sights on this match, with the squad fully focused on collecting points against their tough opponents. Capable of playing both defensively and on the attack, Inter Milan are ready to adapt their style to counter Lazio's tactics while still pushing for the win.

Key Stats

Lazio have won 14 of their last 17 matches.
Pedro, Lazio's forward, has scored 7 goals this season with an efficiency rate of 135 minutes per goal.
Inter Milan have won 11 of their last 13 matches across all competitions (5 clean sheets in their last 8).
Inter Milan have won 3 out of their last 4 matches against Lazio.
Inter have lost just 1 out of their last 26 away Serie A matches.

Betting Odds and Tips

Based on the stats and recent form, a draw between the two teams might be the most likely outcome on Monday, with Inter Milan starting as slight favorites with odds of 3.25.

Best Bet: Inter Milan win/draw double chance + Over 1.5 goals at 1.74

Value Bet: Draw at 3.25

Anytime Goalscorer Tips: Pedro at 3.80 or Thuram at 3.20

Lazio's recent form in the Europa League and Serie A suggests they are currently on a roll, having won six out of seven matches in the latter.
In the upcoming game against Inter Milan, Lazio will be without Matias Vecino and Alessio Romagnoli due to injuries.
Despite their setbacks, Lazio remains confident in their title contention, leading to a belief that they are serious Serie A contenders.
Inter Milan experienced a temporary dip in form, with a 4-4 draw against Juventus and a 1-0 defeat against Leverkusen, ending their 13-match unbeaten streak.
Inter Milan's recent form has been a bit erratic, but they displayed an impressive performance against AC Milan earlier in the season, securing a 6-0 victory.
Key players like Henrick Mkhitaryan, Nicolo Barella, Lautaro Martinez, and Federico Dimarco are set to return for Inter Milan in their match against Lazio.
When it comes to betting, a draw between the two teams might be the most likely outcome, with Inter Milan starting as slightly favored for the win.
For the any-time goalscorer tips, Pedro from Lazio is available at 3.80, while Thuram from Inter Milan can be picked at 3.20.