Verdict: Draw
Finest odds: 13/5
Bookmaker: BetUS
Winless of their final three matches, AC Milan and Lazio will each purpose to reignite their campaigns after they conflict in Sunday night time’s Serie A showdown.
With floor to make up within the top-four race, either side should keep away from setbacks at San Siro in the event that they hope to safe Champions League qualification for subsequent season.
AC Milan
Taking part in a rescheduled fixture postponed 4 months in the past, Milan confronted fellow European hopefuls Bologna on Thursday night time, beginning degree on factors with their hosts at Stadio Dall’Ara.
After falling 2-1 to mid-table Torino final weekend, the Rossoneri have been decided to bounce again – particularly after their Champions League exit. Nonetheless, regardless of Rafael Leao’s first-half opener, they failed to carry their lead, conceding twice after the break as Bologna ended a nine-year look ahead to a Serie A victory over Milan.
In consequence, Sergio Conceicao’s inconsistent aspect sit eighth within the standings, trailing fourth-placed Juventus by eight factors.
Milan haven’t suffered three consecutive league defeats in two years, making Sunday’s conflict essential for Conceicao, who’s already below scrutiny regardless of his latest appointment. Whereas he began his tenure by lifting the Supercoppa Italia, lacking out on Champions League qualification might put his long-term future doubtful.
Following a 2-2 attract August’s reverse fixture, Milan have misplaced simply certainly one of their final seven league conferences with Lazio. With seven wins from their final eight dwelling video games, they are going to be keen to increase that sturdy run at San Siro.
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Whereas Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Alessandro Florenzi, and Emerson Royal stay unavailable for Milan, Luka Jovic returned to first-team motion in midweek, and Kyle Walker may very well be in competition for Sunday’s match as he continues to recuperate from a thigh damage.
If Walker is unable to function, the versatile Alex Jimenez is predicted to fill in at right-back, doubtlessly linking up with a recalled Christian Pulisic on the flank.
Main the road will seemingly be latest signing Santiago Gimenez, with Jovic and Tammy Abraham set for bench roles. The previous Feyenoord striker has loads of expertise in opposition to Lazio, having confronted them 4 occasions and netting 5 objectives.
Lazio
Lazio have managed only one win of their final 34 Serie A away video games in opposition to Milan, struggling 22 defeats throughout that run. Their solely success got here in November 2019, however they arrive at this encounter in higher type than their struggling hosts.
Whereas Milan have already bowed out of Europe, the Biancocelesti stay in continental competitors, set to proceed their Europa League marketing campaign subsequent Thursday with a last-16 first-leg conflict in opposition to Viktoria Plzen.
Regardless of back-to-back league attracts in opposition to Napoli and Venezia, Lazio stay inside touching distance of fourth-placed Juventus and at present sit six factors away from this week’s opponents.
Nonetheless, Marco Baroni’s males suffered disappointment of their most up-to-date outing, as Tuesday’s Coppa Italia defeat to Inter Milan dashed their hopes of lifting an eighth nationwide cup – Inter will now face Milan within the semifinals.
With striker Taty Castellanos sidelined via damage, Lazio have failed to attain of their final two matches. Baroni will likely be keen to finish that drought when his staff rapidly return to San Siro.
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Baroni stays with out key striker Taty Castellanos, together with Elseid Hysaj, Matias Vecino, and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru.
Former Milan defender Alessio Romagnoli was substituted at halftime throughout Tuesday’s Coppa Italia defeat because of a muscular difficulty and might not be match to start out at center-back. In his absence, Mario Gila and Samuel Gigot might type the defensive pairing.
On the left wing, Lazio captain Mattia Zaccagni has been in wonderful type, contributing to 6 objectives in seven Serie A matches in 2025—trailing solely Atalanta’s Mateo Retegui (10) for purpose involvements within the calendar yr.
Conclusion
With neither aspect prone to be absolutely glad, Milan and Lazio might share the spoils for the second time this season, giving their rivals a chance to achieve floor within the European qualification race.
Whereas Lazio seem extra cohesive than Milan, each groups have vulnerabilities on the again, making a high-scoring and entertaining draw a robust chance.
Verdict: Draw
Finest odds: 13/5
Bookmaker: BetUS
