Inter Milan, who reached the final of the Champions League, are in contention for the Serie A title again following Napoli's recent slip-up. Their upcoming match against Lazio on Sunday promises to be an exciting encounter.
Team news
Lautaro Martinez, Inter's striker, is still recovering from an injury and is unlikely to feature. On the other hand, Benjamin Pavard, Davide Frattesi, and Henrik Mkhitaryan are fit to play, but coach Inzaghi may opt to place them on the bench.
After making significant changes in the previous match against Torino, Inzaghi's decision paid off with a 2-0 victory. It remains to be seen whether players like Yann Sommer, Hakan Calhanoglu, and Marcus Thuram will be back in the starting lineup.
Nuno Tavares, the left-sided wingback, seems to have recovered from his injury and could make his first start for Lazio after six weeks.
Pedro or Boulaye Dia are likely to start in place of the injured Gustav Isaksen, who picked up a muscle injury in the last game against Juventus and is unavailable.
The stats
In their last five home matches in all competitions, Inter Milan have only managed to win once.
Inter has defeated Lazio twice this season, winning 6-0 in an away league match in December and 2-0 at home in the Coppa Italia in February. They remain unbeaten against Lazio in their last six meetings.
Among Serie A teams, Inter and Como are the only two sides that have not played out a goalless draw this season.
Lazio has secured victory in 11 away matches this season, with only Atalanta having more away wins in the league.
Prediction
Despite Inter's victories over Lazio this season, their inconsistent form opens up an opportunity for Marco Baroni's Lazio to secure a positive result at San Siro.
Inter had a convincing 6-0 win over Lazio in the league and also triumphed 2-0 in the Coppa Italia.
However, Lazio is on a three-game winning streak on the road and is firmly in contention for a top-four finish and qualification for the Champions League next season.
Meanwhile, Inter's focus is divided between Serie A responsibilities and the upcoming Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain. Coach Inzaghi faces the challenge of managing his squad effectively.
Following Napoli's recent draw, Inter might field a stronger team this time, unlike the previous match against Torino. Lazio, in good form, will provide a tough test for Inter at home.
Inter's recent struggles at home make it likely that Lazio, a strong away side, can avoid defeat in Milan.