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Italian Serie A: Lazio vs
AC Milan
Kickoff Time: 2024-03-02
03:45 (HKT)
Source:REUTERS/DANIELE
MASCOLO
In the last round of
Serie A, Lazio suffered a 1-2 defeat away to Fiorentina. Despite this loss,
they have shown a decent performance in recent games, winning three matches and
losing two in their last five matches. However, a significant flu outbreak
within them has resulted in several players being absent from training,
potentially causing major personnel issues for Lazio in the league. Currently,
Lazio sit in the eighth position in the Serie A standings with a record of 12
wins, four draws, and eight losses. They are eight points behind Bologna, who
occupies the fourth spot. If Lazio wish to compete for a
Champions League spot, they will need to make up ground. Lazio typically employ
a 4-3-3 formation and excel in creating opportunities through midfield control
and passing. However, their offensive and defensive performance has declined
compared to the previous season, as evidenced by their 32 goals scored and 28
goals conceded in the league thus far. This drop in performance is a primary
reason for their lower ranking this season.
AC Milan’s recent
performance has indeed experienced a decline. In their most recent Serie A
match, they played a 1-1 draw against Atalanta at home. Over their last three
games, AC Milan have only managed to secure one draw while suffering two
losses. Despite this dip in form, AC Milan currently hold the third position in
the Serie A standings with a record of 16 wins, five draws, and five losses.
Their position within the top four is relatively stable. AC Milan predominantly
employ a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their tactical approach revolves around
high-position pressing, with midfielders and forward players pressing opponents
in the attacking half. This strategy aims to force mistakes from the opposition
and convert them into scoring opportunities. AC Milan’s offensive firepower
primarily relies on the trident of Olivier Giroud, Rafael Leao, and Christian
Pulisic. These players play a crucial role in AC Milan’s attacking prowess.
From a statistical standpoint, AC Milan have scored 50 goals and conceded 32
goals in the league so far. Their offensive output ranks second in Serie A,
compensating for their defensive vulnerabilities.
Both AC Milan and Lazio
have experienced a decline in their recent form. However, based on their
overall performance and strength, AC Milan have historically been considered
superior to Lazio. Furthermore, in their head-to-head clashes, AC Milan has
consistently held an advantage over Lazio. Considering AC Milan’s superior
track record and historical dominance, they are undoubtedly more worthy of keeping
an eye on.
Lazio’s Last 5 Games:
LWLWW
24-02-27 Fiorentina 2-1
Lazio
24-02-23 Torino 0-2 Lazio
24-02-18 Lazio 1-2
Bologna
24-02-15 Lazio 1-0 Bayern
Munich
24-02-10 Cagliari 1-3
Lazio
AC Milan’s Last 5 Games:
DLLWW
24-02-25 AC Milan 1-1
Atalanta
24-02-23 Rennes 3-2 AC
Milan
24-02-19 Monza 4-2 AC
Milan
24-02-16 AC Milan 3-0
Rennes
24-02-12 AC Milan 1-0
Napoli
Head To Head Record:
23-10-01 AC Milan 2-0
Lazio
23-05-06 AC Milan 2-0
Lazio
23-01-25 Lazio 4-0 AC
Milan
22-04-25 Lazio 1-2 AC
Milan
22-02-10 AC Milan 4-0
Lazio
Prediction: AC Milan to win