One of the standout fixtures of Serie A's 12th round will take place on Saturday at the San Siro in Milan, where the home side AC Milan will lock horns with Lazio. Let's take a closer look at the betting prospects for this clash, considering the current form of both teams.
Match preview
Milan come into this encounter riding high after their derby win over Inter — a triumph that capped off a remarkable 12-match unbeaten run. In recent rounds, the Rossoneri have tightened up defensively, keeping clean sheets in six of those twelve games.
However, there may be trouble up front — attacking talisman Christian Pulisic is a doubt, while second key striker Santiago Giménez is definitely ruled out. Still, with a solid midfield core and a resolute defense, Milan will be confident in their ability to pick up more points.
Meanwhile, Lazio are gradually hitting their stride, suffering just one defeat since their loss in the Rome derby. Last week's victory over Lecce propelled them into the upper half of the table and boosted morale, even amidst personnel challenges.
Yet, their scoring woes on the road remain a serious concern: almost 300 minutes without a goal away from home. To get anything in Milan, the visitors will need not only to maintain their defensive discipline but also to spark their attack into life.
Probable line-ups
- Milan: Maignan, Tomori, Gabbia, Pavlovic, Saelemaekers, Fofana, Modric, Rabiot, Bartesaghi, Leão, Nkunku
- Lazio: Provedel, Marušić, Gila, Romagnoli, Pellegrini, Guendouzi, Vecino, Bašić, Isaksen, Dia, Zaccagni
Match facts and head-to-head
- The last nine head-to-head meetings between these sides have not produced a single draw.
- Lazio have kept clean sheets in five of their last six Serie A matches.
- Milan's derby win over Inter lifted them to second place and extended their unbeaten run to 12 games.
Prediction
Both teams come into this game in good shape, but Milan's attacking absences and Lazio's away struggles could cancel each other out. In this scenario, a low-scoring draw looks like the most probable outcome.