Last Updated on December 13, 2023 4:23 pm by Erwin Noguera
Serie A will have its most attractive duel in the capital, as Lazio, in need of points to avoid slipping away from the possibility of qualifying for European places, will have to face Inter, the leader.
‘Il Aquile’ is coming from a 1-1 draw against Verona, a point that hurts since it was against a team fighting not to be relegated.
The ‘Neroazurro’ played at home and showed no mercy versus Udinese, beating them 4-0 and asserting its dominance in Italy.
When:
Sunday, December 17 at 2:45 pm ET In Estadio Olimpico
Moneyline odds:
Lazio 5.03
Inter 1.78
Draw Offs:
3.93
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Why Bet on Lazio?
Lazio has the opportunity to score points. Not only to try to move up in the standings but also to gain the confidence it has not had to compete for the most relevant places in Italian soccer.
Last matchday, Maurizio Sarri’s team drew 1-1 away to Hellas Verona, a club fighting to avoid relegation. Mattia Zaccagni opened the account for the Romans, while Verona equalized at 70′ with Thomas Henry.
The capital side is in tenth place with only 21 points, four points away from the next Uefa Champions League. This tournament is one of the reasons for Lazio’s performance in Serie A since, this year, they are in the group stage and reached the last 16. But the squad is short, and rotation is a liability for the coach. But despite all the negative things, it is worth mentioning that the Roman team has ten matches without defeat at the Olimpico, including victories over rivals such as Atalanta, Fiorentina, and Torino.
Lazio’s top scorer, veteran Ciro Immobile, has only four goals in the national league this year, far from the numbers he achieved when he fought to be the ‘Capocannoniere.’ Argentinian Valentin Castellanos, who arrived as a great reinforcement this season, has only been able to score one goal.
Gustav Isaksen, Patric, and Alessio Romagnoli are the injured for Sarri, who, as positive news, has the fact that the Romans have not lost at home to Inter for four games and managed three wins in that period.
Why Bet on Inter?
Inter have proven to be the best team in Italy, confirmed by the fact that they have practically been the leaders of Serie A from the beginning until now, showing signs of being several steps above their rivals.
In the last match, the ‘Neroazzurro’ thrashed Udinese 4-0, thanks to goals from Hakan Calhanoglu, Federico Dimarco, Marcus Thuram, and Lautaro Martinez, who is the top scorer in the competition with 14 goals.
Another impressive statistic for Inter is that they have won 12 of 15 matches and have the best offense, with 37 goals scored. What’s more, they also have the least vulnerable defense, conceding only seven goals. The Milan side have not lost since September 27, when they were beaten 2-1 by Sassuolo at home. It is worth noting that Inter is a good away team, having won six games and only one draw, taking 19 points out of 21, scoring 16 goals and conceding just two.
Today, it seems that Simone Inzaghi’s men have no competition for the Scudetto, even though the advantage over Juventus is only two points. The strings are aligned to celebrate a title they last lifted in 2021.
Among the injured players are Benjamin Pavard, Denzel Dumfries, and Stefan De Vrij.
Final Betting Analysis: Lazio vs. Inter
It could be a turning point for Lazio if they get the three points. However, Inter is a better team, and the victory will go to Simone Inzaghi’s squad, who will continue as Serie A leaders.
The numbers at MyBookie.ag have Inter as the favorite. The Moneyline for them shows 1.78, while Lazio has 5.03, and the draw is at 3.93.
The last time these two sides met, the win was 3-1 for Lazio, with goals from Felipe Anderson, Luis Alberto, and Pedro.
Go for a win in Inter’s Moneyline. If you bet $100 at 1.78, you will gain $78 for a total payout of $178.
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