Two in-form teams, Lazio and AC Milan, will lock horns at the historic Stadio Olimpico on Saturday for a blockbuster Serie A encounter.
The Biancocelesti go into this game looking to make it four wins in a row, having started the season strongly.
Conversely, the visiting Rossoneri make the southern trip aiming to bounce back from their recent draw last weekend.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Lazio vs. AC Milan key stats
- AC Milan are unbeaten in their last four games across all competitions.
- Lazio have only lost once in their last seven Serie A home games, with four wins and two draws.
- AC Milan have only kept one clean sheet in their last 11 games across all competitions.
Lazio vs. AC Milan preview: Heavyweight battle at the Stadio Olimpico
Lazio vs. AC Milan — Tale of the Tape
| Lazio | vs | AC Milan |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd | Position | 5th |
| 9 | Points | 7 |
| 4 | Goals For | 5 |
| 1 | Goals Against | 2 |
| 2 | Clean Sheets | 1 |
| 7th/2nd | Home / Away Rank | 5th/3rd |
Lazio's impressive start to the Serie A season has provided some relief from the unrest surrounding the club.
The situation in the stands remains very different, however, as Lazio supporters are reportedly preparing to boycott another home fixture in protest against the ownership.
That has done little to affect the team's performances, with three wins from three giving Lazio their best opening to a top-flight campaign since 2012/13.
Home advantage could therefore still work in Lazio's favour despite the expected absence of their supporters.
The Biancocelesti have won four of their last seven Serie A matches at the Stadio Olimpico, alongside two draws and one defeat.
AC Milan, meanwhile, saw their perfect start come to an end last weekend when they were held to a 1-1 draw by Juventus.
The Rossoneri will be eager to return to winning ways before beginning their UEFA Europa League campaign next week.
The new manager Ruben Amorim will also be looking for greater consistency from his side on their travels.
Milan's recent away league record reads three wins, one draw and three defeats, although one of those successes was a 2-1 triumph at Torino on August 23.
Lazio vs. AC Milan form guide & betting tips
| Lazio | vs | AC Milan |
|---|---|---|
WWW |
Form | WWD |
| 9 | Points | 7 |
| 3rd | Form Table | 5th |
| 4 | Goals For | 5 |
| 1 | Goals Against | 2 |
WLWWW |
Form (All Comps) | LWWWD |
Whispers predicts: Lazio 1-1 AC Milan
AC Milan enter as narrow favourites to collect all three points in this clash, but we are predicting a 1-1 draw.
Lazio have claimed positive results in recent home fixtures and have conceded just one in their last three games.
However, the visiting side have also had a good start to the season, netting five times while shipping just twice.
The bookmaker markets for this clash have AC Milan priced at 13/10 (2.30) to secure an away victory.
A draw is valued at 21/10 (3.10), while a home triumph for Lazio is available at 1/5 (3.20), and a home team double chance is at 4/7 (1.57).
The market for under 2.5 goals is priced at 4/6 (1.66), while both teams to score (yes) is available at 19/20 (1.95).
Also, a first-half draw is given at 21/20 (2.05), and Davide Frattesi, anytime goalscorer, is priced at 11/2 (6.50).
> Home team double chance at 4/7 (1.57) | Likelihood: Possible
> Davide Frattesi anytime goalscorer at 11/2 (6.50) | Likelihood: Probable
> Over 2.5 goals at 4/6 (1.66) | Likelihood: Possible
> First-half draw at 21/20 (2.05) | Likelihood: Probable