Reigning champions Inter Milan will aim to extend their unbeaten run to ten matches in the Serie A as they travel to Rome to take on Lazio on Monday.
Lazio, who are pushing for the top-four finish, are high on confidence after a dominant run across all competitions. Le Aquile knocked out Napoli in the Coppa Italia before beating the former winners in the Serie A at Stadio Maradona.
Marco Baroni’s men have strengthened their position at the top of the Europa League following a 3-1 win over Ajax.
Meanwhile, Inter enters the fixture on the back of a defeat against Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League. However, they have been solid in the domestic league, and scored a 3-1 win over Parma in their last Serie A outing.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Lazio vs. Inter Milan live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this Serie A match in the U.S.:
TV channel: –
Live stream: Paramount+
This game is not available for live TV broadcast in English language in the U.S. Streaming options are available on Paramount+, which is currently offering a seven-day FREE trial.
What time does Lazio vs. Inter Milan kick off?
This Serie A clash takes place at the Stadio Olimpico, in Rome, Italy and kicks off on Monday, December 16 at 8:45 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Mon, Dec. 16 | 2:45 p.m. |
| Central Time | Mon, Dec. 16 | 1:45 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Mon, Dec. 16 | 12:45 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Mon, Dec. 16 | 11:45 a.m. |
Lazio vs. Inter Milan lineups, team news
Lazio will miss their top-scorer Taty Castellanos who will serve a suspension for accumulated bookings.
Tijjani Noslin, who scored a hat-trick against Napoli is likely to step up in the front line. Luca Pellegrini and Patric are sidelined after picking up knocks against Ajax.
Matias Vecino is ready to play against his former club while center-back Alessio Romagnoli is also fit for the home game.
Lazio predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Provedel (GK)— Lazzari, Gila, Romagnoli, Tavares— Guendouzi, Rovella— Isaksen, Dia, Zaccagni— Noslin.
Injured: Pellegrini, Patric
Suspended: Castellanos
As for Inter, Francesco Acerbi will not feature to play against his former club due to a thigh injury.
Benjamin Pavard and second-choice goalkeeper Raffaele Di Gennaro remain out due to injuries. Matteo Darmian is likely to make way for Denzel Dumfries on the right flank. The Dutchman will mark his return after missing the last game due to illness.
Mehdi Taremi will be pushed to the bench and Lautaro Martinez will be in the frontline alongside the league’s top-scorer, Marcus Thuram.
Inter Milan predicted XI (3-5-2, right to left): Sommer (GK)— Bisseck, De Vrij, Bastoni— Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco— Martinez, Thuram
Injured: Acerbi, Di Gennaro
Suspended: None
Lazio vs. Inter Milan Prediction
Considering the form of both clubs, it should be a cracking contest at Stadio Olimpico. Lazio are unbeaten at home this season and Inter Milan have won the most number of away games in 2024. We predict an eventful draw between Lazio and Inter on Monday.
- Prediction: Lazio 2-2 Inter Milan
Serie A fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Sunday, December 15
- Lecce vs. Monza (6:30 a.m.)
- Parma vs. Hellas Verona (9:00 a.m.)
- Bologna vs. Fiorentina (9:00 a.m.)
- Como 1907 vs. AS Roma (12:00 p.m.)
- AC Milan vs. Genoa (2:45 p.m.)
Monday, December 16
- Lazio vs. Inter Milan (2:45 p.m.)
Friday, December 20
- Hellas Verona vs. AC Milan (2:45 p.m.)
