After a disappointing 2-1 defeat to Parma, Milan heads to the Stadio Olimpico to face Lazio. The Eagles also lost 2:1 to Udinese in their previous match. Can the Rossoneri bounce back and secure their first victory in the Eternal City? Our Lazio vs. Milan predictions guide previews this contest.
The third round of the Serie A features an old-school rivalry between the Eagles and Devils, with both teams struggling in the new campaign.
| ℹ️ Tournament: | Italian Serie A season 2024-25, Matchday 3 |
| ⚽️ Venue: | Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy |
| 🗓️ Date: | 31 August 2024 |
| ⏰ Time: | 18:45 GMT on Saturday |
Italian soccer betting websites have assigned odds of 2.70 (5/3) for Lazio to win the contest. On the other hand, Milan’s victory is priced at 2.40 (7/5). Lazio vs Milan odds for a draw stands at 3.40 (12/5).
Milan has won six of its previous seven meetings with Lazio across all competitions. Their head-to-head record against the Eagles includes two victories in the league last season.
Lazio kicked off their Serie A campaign with a strong home win, defeating Venezia 3-1. However, they couldn’t maintain that momentum and fell 2-1 to Udinese last weekend, despite their opponents being reduced to ten men.
Now, Lazio seeks redemption at the Stadio Olimpico, where they remain unbeaten in their last six matches, securing five wins and one draw. As they prepare to face AC Milan, the Eagles will aim to bounce back and continue their impressive form at home. They ended last season in the 7th position, eight points behind Atalanta in the top four. Lazio will aim to finish stronger this season.
Due to injury, Lazio will be without players like Mario Gila, Diego González, Nicolò Casale, and Luca Pellegrini.
Milan have yet to hit the ground running this season, securing only a single point from their first two matches. Rossoneri enjoyed an impressive pre-season, triumphing over giants like Manchester City, Real Madrid, and Barcelona. However, that form has yet to be replicated in the new campaign. The Devils opened with a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Torino at San Siro, followed by a disappointing 2-1 loss to newly promoted Parma.
Paulo Fonseca’s side has strengthened their squad with key signings like Youssouf Fofana, Alvaro Morata, and Emerson Royal. Despite their slow start to the season, they are still among the favorites for the title according to our Serie A 24/25 predictions.
Morata is sidelined until the international break due to a muscle injury. He joins Florenzi, who is out long-term with cruciate ligament issues. Sportiello is also recovering from surgery after suffering a deep cut on his left hand.
Here are our Lazio vs Milan betting predictions:
2 (67%)
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Lazio is a strong favorite for securing a positive result at home. They will seek to extend their unbeaten home run to 11 matches across all competitions. Currently, they have won eight of their last games with two draws. This impressive run includes victories over Juventus in Serie A and the Coppa Italia. In contrast, Milan has only managed one win in their last nine outings, drawing five and losing three. Lazio are well-positioned to either win or, at the very least, secure a draw against a struggling Milan side. With this option, Italian football bookmakers will offer a refund of your stake if the match ends in a draw.
1 (33%)
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This match promises plenty of action, with both teams showcasing their attacking strengths early in the season. They’ve both averaged over 2.5 goals in their first two league games. Milan’s last six Serie A matches have exceeded two goals. Some matches between these sides at the Stadio Olimpico have followed the same pattern, ending 4:0 and 2:1. We expect a similar outcome this weekend, with over 2.5 goals highly likely.
3 (100%)
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Both teams are coming off losses from the previous game week and are likely to push forward aggressively. Both managers have favored a direct approach, focusing on crosses that have resulted in more corners. Lazio averaged over 12.5 corners in their opening two league matches, while Milan averaged 11.5 within the same period. Given these stats, going for over 9.5 corners in this encounter is safe.
Here are our Lazio vs Milan betting picks:
Home advantage favors Lazio to win this match or at least get a point. Use our Lazio vs Milan betting tips to stake and win extra cash.
