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Lazio vs Inter Milan: prediction and betting preview
Inter have the Scudetto in the bag. Lazio are mid-table and out of the European race. The champions arriving with the title already wrapped is the kind of context where strange results happen.
By Tolu Shotade · Sat 9 May, 21:45 WAT
Introduction
Inter cruise into Rome as confirmed Serie A champions. Inzaghi's side are on 82 points with a 51 goal difference, the best in the league by a distance, but the form line says they are now in coast mode. Lazio are 9th, +2 goal difference, and have nothing left to play for. The cliche is that champions ease off after sealing the title. The data backs it. Inter have lost 2 of their last 4 in all competitions since the league was mathematically won. Lazio at home is not a free win, but Inter still have the firepower to win this if they show up.
Form and key stats
- Inter Milan: 1st, 35 played, 26W 4D 5L, 82 goals scored, +51 GD. Champions confirmed.
- Lazio: 9th, +2 GD, mid-table with no European stakes left.
- H2H: Inter won the reverse 2-0 in Milan in November. Last 5 meetings averaged 2.6 goals.
- Inter have lost 2 of last 4 since the title was mathematically won.
- Lazio have kept only 4 clean sheets at home all season.
Key stat to know
Inter score in 95 percent of their league fixtures. Lazio concede in 7 of their last 8 home games. The BTTS line is the cleanest read on the fixture.
Our tips for this match
- BTTS Yes at 1.70 (Stake): Inter always score. Lazio always concede at home. The narrative variance is in the result, not in whether both find the net.
- Inter Milan double chance at 1.40 (1xBet): Even in coast mode, Inter are unlikely to lose a midweek away game in Rome. Draw or away win is the safer wrap.
Verdict
Take Inter Milan double chance and BTTS Yes. Lautaro Martinez anytime scorer and Marcus Thuram 2+ shots are the top player props.
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