Football fans are in for a real treat as S.S. Lazio and AC Milan get ready to face each other in a historic duel at Stadio Olimpico. The two have been coming off recent losses, and with that, they face each other with lots of eagerness to regain their winning form, hence making it quite an exciting and highly anticipated fixture.
Coming off a storied history of rivalry between these two stalwarts of Serie A, the game promises tactical brilliance, individual brilliance, and drama galore. Here’s in-depth insight into what to expect from this game S.S. Lazio vs AC Milan Lineups, the best players to look out for action from, and, of course, some side insights into betting.
Match Preview
Date & Time:
- Saturday, 31st August 2024, 7:45 PM (UK)
- Sunday, 1st September 2024, 12:15 AM (IST)
Stadium: Stadio Olimpico, Rome
Lazio looks for successive, good performances after mixed results from its last series of fixtures, while AC Milan, having fallen to a surprise defeat against Parma, wants to break the current jinx. Therefore, this early match of the season is important for both in trying to get optimal points.
S.S. Lazio vs AC Milan Last Matches
Lazio (Last 5 Games): L-W-W-D-W
Although Lazio has at times burst into brilliance, consistency has not been a feature of their campaign. That said, last weekend they at least snapped their two-loose-end streak against Venezia FC to take three points home and stay in the hunt for a final Champions League berth in the top division.
AC Milan (Last 5 Matches): L-D-W-W-W
AC Milan has played better and they were unfortunate to lose to Parma – it was poor defending that conceded the opposition’s winning goal, despite dominating large parts of the game. They do appear, at times to be pretty solid in all aspects of the game.
Key Players to Watch
Matteo Guendouzi (S.S. Lazio)
Lazio will look at controlling the game through their versatile midfielder. Guendouzi can also play in both attacking and box-to-box roles, so Lazio will have lots of options available to them. His passing and ability to hold onto the ball are going to be his key to breaking through Milan’s defense.
Christian Pulisic (AC Milan)
The young player shows promising skills in pulsating AC Milan’s attack as he edges out critical elements for the side. He is fast, agile, and brilliant at movement to always find himself proving to be a threat to the opponents’ defenses. He capitalizes on spaces and finishes clinically to create chances and make him one of the top performers to watch.
S.S. Lazio vs AC Milan Match Facts
Head-to-Head Record:
- Total Matches Played: 73
- Lazio Wins: 14
- AC Milan Wins: 33
- Draws: 26
- AC Milan is having a stronger run of form and they would look for extending it in this fixture. In matches, 2.4 goals are scored on average, so it will be a close game.
Injury and Team News
Lazio will miss Mario Gila, Diego Gonzalez, Nicolo Casale, and Luca Pellegrini due to injury but, in any case, Maurizio Sarri will have a tremendous playing eleven for this encounter.
AC Milan will miss Alessandro Florenzi, Marco Sportiello, and Alvaro Morata. Stefano Pioli can still conjure up enough depth for this game to put out a decent side.
Predicted S.S. Lazio vs AC Milan Lineups
S.S. Lazio Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):
- Goalkeeper: Provedel
- Defenders: Lazzari, Casale, Romagnoli, Marusic
- Midfielders: Guendouzi, Vecino, Bashiru
- Forwards: Noslin, Castellanos, Zaccagni
Lazio should maintain a balanced 4-3-3 where midfield play will be schemed by Guendouzi. The attack will be led by Castellanos and Zaccagni as they look to stretch Milan’s defense.
AC Milan Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):
- Goalkeeper: Maignan
- Defenders: Calabria, Tomori, Pavlovic, Hernandez
- Midfielders: Musah, Reijnders
- Attacking Midfielders: Pulisic, Loftus-Cheek, Leao
- Striker: Okafor
Milan 4-2-3-1 formation will look to get the best out of Pulisic, while Reijnders and Loftus-Cheek give strong support in midfield. Milan will try to exploit the weakness that Lazio presents while it tries to defend.
Match Prediction
Both teams have something to prove in this match. Although Lazio will count on the comforts of their own home, AC Milan’s better head-to-head record and recent form give them the slight edge. Inconsistency may prove to be Lazio’s curse, and away from home, Milan is likely to triumph in an extremely close contest.
Prediction: S.S. Lazio 1-2 AC Milan
Betting Tips & Odds
- Tip 1: AC Milan to win – 7/5
Milan head the head-to-head and are in better form.
- Tip 2: Christian Pulisic anytime
Christian Pulisic has been playing well of late and is likely to score anytime.
- Tip 3: Both teams to score
Both are very attacking units, so expect both teams to get their portions of goals on the day.
Telecast Information
| Country | Telecast Channel |
| India | GXR World |
| UK | TNT Sports 2 |
| USA | fuboTV, Paramount+ |
| Nigeria | DStv Now, SuperSport |
Conclusion
S.S. Lazio vs AC Milan at Stadio Olimpico promises to be a very thrilling and competitive contest. Two teams seeking redemption from recent losses, both possessing star players in Guendouzi and Pulisic, hold a lot of promise for the spectators. Home advantage will play to Lazio’s favor, but AC Milan’s quality and depth should serve them better in this clash of the Serie A.
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