AC Milan has looked solid since the resumption of Italian soccer. While they fell to Juventus in the semifinals of the Coppa Italia, they have beaten Lecce and AS Roma in their first two Serie A matches since the end of the COVID-19 hiatus. They are currently in seventh place in the Serie A table, just six points back of fifth-place Roma — and a slot in the 2020-2021 UEFA Europa League. Qualifying for the Champions League would mean making up 15 points in ten matches, which could be a little much, but the Europa League is definitely within range. Their next obstacle is SS Lazio, currently in second place in Serie A, just four points back of league-leading Juventus. Can AC Milan mount another upset after beating Roma? Or will Lazio take care of business at home? Let’s see how the Serie A Odds will be for the Milan vs Lazio.
Serie A: SS Lazio vs AC Milan (July 4)
- When: Saturday, July 4, 2020, 3:45 pm ET
- Where: Stadio Olimpico, Rome
- TV: ESPN+
- Radio: None
- Live Stream: fuboTV
- Serie A Odds: SS Lazio 2.12 / Draw 3.68 / AC Milan 3.86
Why should you put your money on Milan?
Milan hosted Roma on Sunday and delivered an impressive 2-0 win that helped them move up the Serie A standings. The match was a scoreless draw all the way to the 76th minute, when Ante Rebic scored for the home team. Hakan Calhanoglu added insurance in the 89th minute when he slotted home a penalty, and Milan held on to post the clean sheet.
Milan held the ball for 56 percent of the match and outshot Roma, 18-7 (5-1 on target). The teams combined for 25 fouls and four yellow cards (two per team). The teams both applied some pressure, combining for 11 corners. However, Milan did the better job in creating offense all day long and the results spoke for themselves on the scoreboard. If you like Milan in Saturday’s match, you see them bringing that improved offense to bear once again with one of Italy’s top teams on the other side of the pitch.
Why should you bet on Lazio?
Lazio doubled up Torino on Tuesday, prevailing in 2-1 fashion. Torino got the scoring going on their home pitch in just the fifth minute, as Andrea Belotti converted from the penalty spot in the game’s fifth minute. The match went into halftime with Torino holding that league, but Lazio made the needed intermission adjustments to take charge. Ciro Immobile brought Lazio level in the 48th minute, and then Marco Parolo gave the visitors the lead in the 72nd minute, and Lazio held on for the win.
Lazio possessed for 52 percent of the match and outshot Torino 16-4 (6-1 on target), as it was clear that Torino was holding on for dear life after getting that early penalty. The match was a physical grind, with the teams combining for 31 fouls and four yellow cards (with three going to Lazio). The visitors spent much of the time applying pressure, going offside six times and forcing eight corners. If you like Lazio, you don’t think it will take as much time for them to assert their will against Milan.
Milan vs Lazio Final Score Prediction
I like what Milan has been doing since the league resumed play. However, Lazio has also gone 2-0 since the league started up again, and they have the motivation to push hard as they are so close to catching Juventus. So while I like Milan to come out and give Lazio a competitive match, I see the hosts pulling away in the end. I predict a final score of Lazio 2, Milan 1.
