Lazio vs AC Milan Prediction 31.08.2024 | Serie A

• Competition: Italy - Serie A
• Date: Saturday, 31st, August 2024
• Kickoff: 19:45 UK / 20.45 CEST
• Venue: Stadio Olimpico (Rome)

Both sides will look to put last week's slip-ups behind them as Lazio and AC Milan face off at Stadio Olimpico in gameweek three of the Italian Serie A on Saturday evening.

Lazio vs AC Milan Betting Tips: BTTS

It's undoubtedly a tough match to call between two heavyweight sides that have started their new Italian top-flight campaign with plenty of fluctuations, especially the Milan outfit, but goals at both ends seem inevitable in this one where both have highlighted shortcomings in their defensive sectors.

Although they fell behind by a goal just 3 minutes into the opening match, the Biancocelesti came from behind to routinely defeat newly-promoted Venezia 3-1, but their first Serie A visit left a sour taste as they were beaten 1-2 by a 10-man Udinese last week.

Returning to their home ground, Lazio brings positive vibes ahead of AC Milan's visit, having gone through seven straight matches across all competitions without a loss at their Olimpico, with six of those being victories, including two against Juventus.

Unfortunately for the capital club, their recent encounters with the Milan side have been anything but pleasant, as they not only ended up on the wrong side of the scoreline but also drew blanks in each of the last three H2Hs, yet the Rossoneri's poor start gives Baroni's team a glimmer of hope.

Although they haven’t faced overly tough tasks in their opening Serie A fixtures, AC Milan has been below their usual standard, initially sweating to salvage a point in a dramatic 2-2 draw against Torino before being stunned by newcomers Parma with a 1-2 loss in gameweek two.

Just one shaky point from the available six has set off alarm bells at San Siro, with new coach Paulo Fonseca at risk of marking AC Milan’s worst start to the century, yet the Portuguese strategist is encouraged by his team's strong record against the capital club in recent years, having triumphed in six of the last seven H2Hs, including both from last term.

Currently, there are strong chances for both teams to get their names on the score sheet, as it’s evident that their defenses are not performing at the expected level, so the crowd at the Olimpico should look forward to an exciting and open contest. Having breached Lazio's net in 20 of their last 21 league clashes, the Rossoneri's defensive issues away from home are a concern, as they have only posted three clean sheets in their previous 20 competitive trips, which is another reason why a high-scoring affair seems likely here.