Lazio vs Inter Milan: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Govind is the Sub Editor of Football at Khel Now, a CR7 fan, Premier League enthusiast, and all-around sports lover.

Published at :December 15, 2023 at 1:09 PM

Modified at :January 14, 2024 at 12:22 AM

Maurizio Sarri’s men are undefeated in last 10 home games in all competitions

Lazio are coming back home after a trip to Civitas Metropolitan Stadium, Madrid, from a matchday 6 encounter in the UEFA Champions League group stage. There they faced Diego Simeone’s Atlético de Madrid. The Madrid club won 2-0 and ensured finishing top of Group E over the Italian outfit. Maurizio Sarri’s side are ranked 10th in Serie A as they now host leaders Inter Milan.

The Inter team also made it to the next rounds from Group D in the Champions League. In between matchday 5 and matchday 6 of the UCL games, Simone Inzaghi’s men played two Italian league games as well. One was against defending champions SSC Napoli which Inter won 3-0. The latter one ended as a comfortable 4-0 win over Udinese Calcio.

Kick-Off:

Sunday, 17 December 2023 at 7:45 PM UK

Monday, 18 December 2023 at 1:15 AM IST

Location: Stadio Olimpico Tour

Form

Lazio (in all competitions): L-D-W-W-W

Inter Milan (in all competitions): D-W-W-D-D

Players to Watch

Luis Alberto (Lazio)

Former Liverpool player Luis Alberto will surely be among the Lazio names to be starting against Inter. The central midfielder has so far played in 14 of the Italian first-tier league games this season. Alberto has produced 3 goals and 2 assists in that period.

Lautaro Martínez (Inter Milan)

Lautaro Martinez — **Lautaro Martínez has scored 14 goals in the Serie A this term**

With a 6-goal lead over second-placed Serie A top scorer Olivier Giroud, there is no denying the attacking threat Inter’s number 10 represents. Out of the 37 league goals the Nerazzurri have scored this season in the league, 14 of those were scored by Lautaro Martínez. The player also has 4 assists in 15 appearances.

Match Facts

The home side stands 10th with 21 points while visitors lead the table with 38 points
Inzaghi’s men have 30 GD (Goal Difference) while the hosts have 0
Inter have lost just once while Lazio have already suffered 6 defeats in 15 league games

Injury & Team News

The Biancocelesti will be without the services of Danish forward Gustav Isaksen. Isaksen has a thigh injury that will see him miss at least the December month games. Centrebacks – Patric and Alessio Romagnoli are also sidelined.

A massive relief to the backline of Serie A league leaders as Benjamin Pavard is fit and available. The centre-back could come from the bench and get a few minutes. There is still time for the recoveries of Stefan de Vrij and Denzel Dumfries.

Head to Head

Total Matches – 28

Lazio wins – 13

Inter Milan wins – 12

Draws – 3

Predicted Lineup

Lazio predicted lineup (4-3-3):

Provedel (GK); Lazzari, Casale, Gila, Marusic; Guendouzi, Rovella, Alberto; Anderson, Immobile, Zaccagni

Inter Milan predicted lineup (3-5-2):

Sommer (GK); Bisseck, Acerbi, Bastoni; Darmian, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Thuram, Martínez

Match Prediction for Lazio vs Inter Milan

Lazio have a commendable record at home. As they are undefeated in their last 10 home fixtures in all competitions, Inter could be in for some trouble. The Nerazzurri surely will face a stern test but they know how to come out on top.

Prediction: Lazio 1-2 Inter Milan

Telecast for Lazio vs Inter Milan

India – JioCinema, VIACOM18

UK – TNT Sports

US – Paramount+, CBS

Nigeria – NTA, SportsTV, SUPERSPORT, TOP SPORTS TV

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Govind

Govind once believed table tennis was his favorite sport—until he discovered the magic of football and Cristiano Ronaldo. Though once told he wasn’t cut out for writing, he now edits the work of others as Sub Editor of Football at Khel Now. Not a caffeine addict, Govind runs on pure adrenaline—whether he’s playing or watching sports.