Verdict: Inter Milan win
Best Odds: 7/10
Bookmaker: Luckster
Two Italian giants who will be looking to claim a first-leg advantage on Tuesday night, Inter Milan will welcome Lazio to the San Siro for a Coppa Italia showdown.
Inter Milan
Starting with the hosts, while Inter Milan might have made an immediate return to winning ways over the weekend, the Nerazzurri do have the feel of a squad seeking some recent stability. Despite finding a route back to the top of the Serie A table, Simone Inzaghi’s side have won just a pair of their previous five domestic showdowns. With their recent inconsistencies underlined by a 3-0 drumming at the hands of Fiorentina earlier in the month, the former Lazio boss will take plenty of solace from Inter’s continued success on home soil. Last seen at the San Siro claiming a gritty 1-0 win against Genoa, the Italian heavyweights have won all of their last four appearances in front of their own supporters by an aggregate score of 9-2.
Inter Milan Team News
Missing out against Genoa over the weekend and dealing with a recent finger issue, Inter Milan are expected to be without Swiss goalkeeper Yann Sommer on Tuesday night. However, aside from the former Bayern Munich shot-stopper, Inzaghi’s side have reported a clean bill of health.
Bagging a late winner against Genoa over the weekend and recording 15 goals across all competitions, attacking talisman Lautaro Martinez will spearhead Inter’s charge at the San Siro. Once again forced to settle for a spot on the bench on Saturday night, Yann Bisseck will be hoping to get some more minuets under his belt.
Lazio
As for the visitors, although Lazio might have got February underway with consecutive Serie A victories against Cagliari and Monza, the Eagles find themselves in a similar position to Tuesday’s hosts. Putting in a toothless performance over the weekend as they eventually had to settle for a 0-0 stalemate away at Venezia, Marco Baroni’s side are seeking their own recent stability. Dropping out of the Champions League spots, the former Verona boss have won just a pair of their previous six appearances across all competitions. Likewise, hit with what was an infamous 6-0 drumming when they welcomed Inter Milan to the Stadio Olimpico for a Serie A showdown on December 16th, Lazio will be bracing themselves for what is another stern examination on Tuesday night.
Lazio Team News
Limping off against Venezia over the weekend after picking up a first-half knock, Lazio will be without Nigerian international Fisayo Dele-Bashiru on Tuesday night. Likewise, missing out on Saturday afternoon, Taty Castellanos will not travel to the San Siro in midweek.
However, after serving a one-match suspension, midfield talisman Nicolo Rovella should make a full return here. Handed a Serie A rest over the weekend, form Barcelona star Pedro could make an immediate return and replace Tijjani Noslin in the final third.
Inter Milan vs Lazio Key Factors to Consider
- When Inter Milan and Lazio last met back on December 16th, the Nerazzurri stormed their way to a sensational 6-0 romp in Rome.
- Inter Milan are unbeaten in their previous five meetings against Lazio across all competitions (four wins, one draw).
- The Nerazzurri have won their last four consecutive matchups at the San Siro by an aggregate score of 9-2.
- Lazio have won just a pair of their previous six appearances across all competitions.
- Seven of the last nine meetings between Inter Milan and Lazio has finished with over 2.5 goals.
Conclusion
While Inter Milan might have shown some extended issues on their travels, Tuesday’s hosts have continued to shine at the San Siro. Winning all of their last four consecutive showdowns in front of their own supporters by an aggregate score of 9-2, the Nerazzurri will know the importance of claiming a first-leg advantage on home soil. Suffering just a single home defeat over the past five months, Inter will also be excited by a dominant record against Lazio. Landing what was a sensational 6-0 romp when they travelled to Rome for a Serie A showdown on December 16th, we are backing a home victory at the San Siro.
Verdict: Inter Milan win
Best Odds: 7/10
Bookmaker: Luckster
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