Inter Milan vs Lazio Predictions, Betting Tips and Match Previews

These two swapped places in the table over the weekend, after they had contrasting fortunes on Saturday night. Inter Milan crushed bottom side Pescara 3-0 in a routine victory, while Lazio suffered a 1-0 defeat at home to a mid-table Chievo side just hours before. The Nerazzurri are now up to fourth in the table, thanks to an excellent run of form. Can they use that great run of results and use it to deliver some cup success?

An out of sorts Lazio are all that currently stand in the way of Inter claiming a semi-final spot. They had a horrific start to the campaign, which cost Frank De Boer his job. However, their recent run has lifted them into the fight for the Champions League spots, which is what they’d have expected after a big summer of spending. Stefano Pioli has done a fantastic job, and according to him there’s more to come.

The Inter boss came out after the Pescara game and said his Inter side have not yet hit their peak, adding that they have their sights set a lot higher. It’s tough to see how they can improve on their recent string of results. The Nerazzurri have now won nine matches in a row, while they’ve come out on top in their last 10 at the San Siro, scoring two or more in their last nine outings at home. If they can get any better, then Lazio need to be worried.

After just one win in their first five matches at home, they now have an excellent record at their own ground. They’ve won 73% of their league matches here, losing just once. The Nerazzurri average 2.27 goals per game at the San Siro, letting in just 0.82 in return. Inter have kept a clean sheet in three of their last four home league games.

Meanwhile, Lazio have lost their last two away games to nil, which includes an away trip to Inter. The Biancocelesti have failed to win six of their last nine on their travels, plus they come here on the back of a disappointing defeat which seriously dents their Champions League hopes. That loss against Chievo hardly suggests they can end Inter’s great form. We’re backing Pioli’s side to record an 11th straight home win, which is evens with bet365. We’re also backing a 2-0 victory for the hosts, with that scoreline accounting for 50% of Lazio’s league defeats.