Lazio vs Inter Milan: Insights, Key Battles & Predictions | OneFootball

After beating Napoli (twice) and Ajax in their last three outings, Lazio will be looking to extend their scintillating run by prevailing over Inter Milan when the two sides clash heads at the Stadio Olimpico on Monday night.

This showdown will undoubtedly serve as the headliner for Serie A Matchday 16, so Calcio fanatics will be looking to cast their predictions by placing wagers on who they think will come out on top. OnlineCasino.si – reviews, opinions and guides will have you covered on this front.

But before the two sides lock horns on the pitch, let’s take a look at some of the key insights and direct duels before giving away our own predictions.

Lazio vs Inter Milan: Insights

As you would expect, the more decorated Inter have a historical advantage. The Nerazzurri prevailed in 68 of their previous 162 league meetings, while the Biancocelesti only emerged victorious in 39 cases. Meanwhile, 55 matches ended in draws.

The Beneamata’s advantage is also reflected by the two clubs’ most recent encounters. The last time they met, they shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw that meant little to Inter who had already clinched the Scudetto several weeks prior to that contest, and were more occupied with their post-match trophy ceremony.

However, Inter had beaten Lazio on the three previous occasions. This includes the semi-final of last season’s Italian Super Cup by three unanswered goals. Curiously, the two sides also clashed heads at the Olimpico on Matchday 16, with the hosts securing a 2-0 win thanks to their golden attacking duo, Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram. So Lazio will be hoping this doesn’t prove to be a bad omen ahead of Monday’s encounter.

In any case, Lazio’s most recent victory over the reigning Italian champions dates back to the third round of the 2022/23 campaign. Maurizio Sarri’s men triumphed by three goals to one, with Ciro Immobile, Luis Alberto and Felipe Anderson all on target.

Key Battles

With Francesco Acerbi injured and Taty Castellanos banned, an interesting Dutch duel between Tijjani Noslin and Stefan de Vrij could grab the headlines. The Lazio striker is riding high on confidence, especially following his hat-trick against Napoli. On the other hand, the experienced defender has encountered some difficulties in his most recent outings.

Moreover, this contest should witness a clash between Hakan Calhanoglu, who is arguably the best deep-lying in Serie A at the moment, and Nicolo Rovella who is a future contender for the throne. Meanwhile, Matteo Guendouzi and Nicolo Barella will battle it out in a duel between two of the most energetic stars in the league.

Prediction

The two teams are currently embroiled in a five-horse battle for the top spots. While Inter have often had the upper hand over Lazio, the capital side is difficult to beat at the moment, especially at home. And if Noslin can build on his recent momentum, they Biancocelesti could well extend their superb record at the Olimpico

Lazio 2-1 Inter