Lazio will be desperate for a win against AC Milan in Serie A this weekend in order to boost their chances of clinching a Champions League spot. They have grabbed just one point out of their last two matches, against Roma and Napoli, sides which are directly competing with Lazio for a top-three place. A win against AC Milan on Saturday would put Lazio back on track, provided that either Roma or Napoli slip up.
Before the 1-0 defeat against Napoli last weekend Lazio had gone six games unbeaten. It's quite a different situation at AC Milan, who have failed to win any of their last four matches. Head coach Filippo Inzaghi says his players are feeling pressure after the home defeat at Sassuolo, the first match in that poor four-game streak.
However, AC Milan can still get things back on track as they are just five points behind Lazio, a win would put them firmly into the race for at least an Europa League spot. January signing Alessio Cerci will most likely feature in the starting line up for the second consecutive weekend. Lazio could see the return of striker Miroslav Klose, while new signings Wesley Hoedt and Mauricio dos Santos Nascimento might take place on the bench.
Probable line-ups:
Lazio: Berisha - Basta, Cana, Radu, Cavanda - Biglia, Ledesma, Parolo, Candreva - Klose, Keita Balde
AC Milan: Lopez - Mexes, Rami, Abate, Bonera - Montolivo, Bonaventura, De Jong - Menez, Cerci, El Shaarawy
My prediction: Lazio to win 2-1.
Here are the odds for the match at Bet365:
Lazio win - 17/20 Draw - 12/5 AC Milan win - 10/3
corzis 9 years ago
Poor AC Milan! Whats up with them? El Sharaawy injured and the most important players injured too. They have no money to buy high skilled players they operate with free signings. Destro will be the new striker in Milan.. Not the best for Milan... I hope Milan will shine again in some years Juventus need a good opponent...
Poor AC Milan! Whats up with them? El Sharaawy injured and the most important players injured too. They have no money to buy high skilled players they operate with free signings. Destro will be the new striker in Milan.. Not the best for Milan... I hope Milan will shine again in some years Juventus need a good opponent to fight for scudetto.
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galata86 9 years ago
I must tell another thing. Last night this two teams played again in coppa Italia and Lazio win again. And I think that now it is clear that Lazio is better team this season. Lazio had red card 45 minutes and Milan still didn't even score. Milan should finish this season and already looking for new players and try to do...
I must tell another thing. Last night this two teams played again in coppa Italia and Lazio win again. And I think that now it is clear that Lazio is better team this season. Lazio had red card 45 minutes and Milan still didn't even score. Milan should finish this season and already looking for new players and try to do something for next season, because if they don't do some great transfers they will be bad just like now.
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galata86 9 years ago
What a game for Lazio. they were better 90 minutes an at the end they deserve this win100%. Milan was lucky and scored early with only one shot on target they were in a lead on half time. But in second half Lazio continue to play well and win 3-1. In this match we saw that Milan is no longer top team in seria A. Now they...
What a game for Lazio. they were better 90 minutes an at the end they deserve this win100%. Milan was lucky and scored early with only one shot on target they were in a lead on half time. But in second half Lazio continue to play well and win 3-1. In this match we saw that Milan is no longer top team in seria A. Now they are just average team and it is shame because of their great history.
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seculla 9 years ago
This game will be very good game. Lazio have very good players and so far they are plying fair enough this season. On the other side AC Milan are keeping to "sink" as club in Italian football. Their management team are not creating good politics lately for the club and I can see that their fans are frustrated. I predict...
This game will be very good game. Lazio have very good players and so far they are plying fair enough this season. On the other side AC Milan are keeping to "sink" as club in Italian football. Their management team are not creating good politics lately for the club and I can see that their fans are frustrated. I predict this game will have at least three goals and also I think that both teams will score.
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sharpe 9 years ago
I am also with Johnajax that Lazio is a favourite in this game but don't think this is going to be easy. The game is vital for both teams, especially for AC Milan who will be desperate to stop their winless streak and get closer to the champions league spots.I don't exclude the draw as a possibility.
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Johnajax 9 years ago
Lazio had two hard games against Roma and Napoli and now they must looking for the win. I think that Lazio is better team this season and on Olimpic stadium they must win against Milan if they want to chase that spot for champions league. Milan is weak and I think that this will be easy win for Lazio. my prediction is 3-1...
Lazio had two hard games against Roma and Napoli and now they must looking for the win. I think that Lazio is better team this season and on Olimpic stadium they must win against Milan if they want to chase that spot for champions league. Milan is weak and I think that this will be easy win for Lazio. my prediction is 3-1 for home team.
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