AC Milan and Lazio will go head-to-head this weekend as Serie A returns to action. The match will be broadcast on Paramount+ and CBS Sports Golazo Network. Don’t miss CBS Sports Golazo Network’s Morning Footy, now available in podcast form, where you can catch all the news, views, highlights, and laughs related to the Beautiful Game.
On Saturday, at 12:00 p.m. ET, AC Milan will defend their home pitch against Lazio at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza. Both teams are entering this game with confidence after securing victories in their previous matches.
AC Milan recently faced off against Cagliari for the first time this season and emerged as the winners, securing a 3-1 victory on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Lazio had a clean sheet against Torino on Wednesday, emerging victorious with a 2-0 scoreline. Although the first half ended in a goalless draw, Lazio proved to be the stronger team in the second half.
AC Milan has had an impressive start to the season, winning five out of their first six games, result ing in a stellar 5-0-1 record. However, it should be noted that their opponents during this stretch were not the toughest, with Cagliari (0-2-4) and Verona (2-1-2) having an average overall winning percentage of 34.7%. Lazio’s victory in their previous match improved their record to 2-1-3.
The last time AC Milan and Lazio faced each other in May, AC Milan secured a solid 2-0 victory. Will AC Milan be able to replicate their success, or will Lazio present a better game plan this time? The answer will be revealed soon enough.
According to the latest Serie A odds, AC Milan is considered a solid favorite to win, with odds of -136. The over/under for the match is set at 2.5 goals.
In the past, AC Milan has been successful against Lazio, winning 6 out of their last 10 matchups.
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