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Match Preview and Betting Tips for Lazio vs Inter Milan in the Serie A 2024 Season
High energy showdown ahead as Lazio takes on Inter Milan at Stadio Olimpico on December 16, 2024!
Recap of Recent Form
Lazio has been in top form this season. They've won five out of six Europa League matches and have a solid six wins in their last seven Serie A games. A slight stumble came after losing at Juventus in October, but they quickly regained their momentum, winning seven straight matches. Their only draw came as a surprise 0-0 home match against Ludogorets in Europe with 20 shots.
A 3-1 loss at Parma followed, but they bounced back impressively, defeating Napoli 3-1 in the Coppa Italia at home, then winning 1-0 in Naples versus the same opponents in Serie A. Their most recent victory came with a 3-1 win in the Europa League against Ajax in Amsterdam.
On the other hand, Inter Milan saw their 13-match unbeaten run come to an end in midweek. After losing to AC Milan in September, they won five consecutive matches before a 4-4 thriller in Serie A against Juventus. Three more wins followed, including a 1-0 home victory against Arsenal. A 1-1 draw in the title race followed at Napoli.
Although they dominated Verona 5-0 and beat RB Leipzig 1-0 at home, allowing just 0.15 xG, they suffered a setback in their last match, conceding in the 90th minute to lose 1-0 away to Leverkusen with only 39% possession.
Team News
Coach Marco Baroni rotated his Lazio lineup in midweek, but he will likely recall key players like Matteo Guendouzi, Ivan Provedel, Gustav Isaksen, and Pedro for this critical match. Injuries will keep Matias Vecino out of midfield and Alessio Romagnoli out of defense. Luca Pellegrini and Nuno Tavares, however, are expected to recover from their knocks to feature in the match.
Simone Inzaghi, Inter's coach, rotated his XI heavily in midweek ahead of this match. Lautaro Martinez, Nicolo Barella, and Federico Dimarco will all likely return to the starting lineup after partial midweek rests. Denzel Dumfries should also recover from a virus to play. Francesco Acerbi and Benjamin Pavard remain sidelined with injuries in defense.
Motivation
Lazio's confidence is sky-high, and they're playing exceptional football. With just three points separating them from the top, a win in this game could catapult them into title contention.
Inter Milan understands the importance of this match and is fully focused to deliver a strong performance. Depending on the situation, they can either absorb pressure and play on the break or dominate the opponents and take control of the game.
Key Stats
- Lazio has won 14 out of their last 17 matches.
- Pedro, Lazio's striker, has scored 7 goals this season (135 minutes per goal).
- Inter Milan has won 11 out of their last 13 matches in all competitions (5 clean sheets in their last 8).
- Inter Milan has won 3 out of their last 4 matches against Lazio.
- Inter Milan has lost only 1 out of their last 26 away Serie A matches.
Prediction
Predicting the outcome of this anticipated match is challenging as recent head-to-head statistics and current form suggest a closely contested game. However, based on the teams' performances and motivation, defending champions Inter Milan could secure the win.
Best Bet: Inter Milan win (+180)Value Bet: Draw (+280)Anytime Goalscorer Tips: Pedro (+350) or Lautaro Martinez (+220)
- The upcoming match between Lazio and Inter Milan at Stadio Olimpico is expected to be a high-energy showdown, taking place on December 16, 2024.
- In recent European-leagues action, Lazio has demonstrated impressive form, winning five out of six Europa League matches and six out of their last seven Serie A games.
- Notably, Lazio has secured seventeen wins in their last eighteen matches, with Pedro, their striker, scoring seven goals this season, averaging a goal every 135 minutes.
- Inter Milan, on the other foot, has won eleven out of their last thirteen matches in all competitions, with three clean sheets in their last eight games.
- Similarly, Inter Milan has lost only one out of their last 26 away Serie A matches.
- Considering the teams' current form and motivations, defending champions Inter Milan could secure a victory, making +180 an appealing best bet.
- For those looking for additional value, Pedro from Lazio and Lautaro Martinez from Inter Milan are strong anytime goalscorer tips, priced at +350 and +220, respectively.
