Our prediction for this Serie A match:
Inter and Lazio square off against each other at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza in what is expected to be one of the most exciting games of Sunday’s program. The Nerazzurri crushed 5-0 Frosinone and they obviously want to finish the season in style. As Inter have turned their Stadio Giuseppe Meazza into a real fortress, we believe that punters from all around the globe can find value in betting on the newly-promoted champions. Defender Francesco Acerbi should be the only absentee in the home team, while Lautaro Martinez is pushing for a recall to the starting XI.
The Biancocelesti, on the other hand, proved their worth in a 2-0 win over Empoli. Lazio, though, have slim Champions League chances, which is yet another reason why we are going to bet on the home side. As for the away side, in-form midfielder Matias Vecino should be recalled to the starting XI, whereas both Luis Alberto and Mario Gila are out of contention with injuries.
Highlighted Player (Hakan Calhanoglu):
Hakan Calhanoglu is another one in the long line of Turkish footballers who were born in Germany, so it is hardly surprising he came to prominence thanks to his performances in Bundesliga. The attacking midfielder with great vision and very good goalscoring record started his professional career at Karlsruher, scoring impressive 17 goals in 50 league outings to earn a move to Bundesliga side Hamburg.
The spell at Imtech Arena was merely a stepping stone for bigger things as 11 goals in his debut top flight campaign persuaded Bayer Leverkusen to splash nearly €15 million on his services. That proved a very good investment as Calhanoglu continued the rich vein of form, and it is now a matter of time before he joins one of European powerhouses.
The midfield maestro had a bright start to his career in the Turkey national team, scoring 5 goals in first 16 caps, and chances are he will become a leader for Milli Takim in the foreseeable future.
Highlighted Team (Lazio):
Lazio Roma are an Italian football club based in Rome. Lazio were founded in 1900 and they compete in the Serie A. The Biancocelesti (The White and Sky Blues) have won two Serie A trophies (1973/1974, 1999/2000), while lifting six Coppa Italia titles.
The capital club play their home games at Stadio Olimpico and Roma are regarded as Lazio’s main rivals.
The two teams face each other in the Derby della Capitale and it is considered the fiercest inter-city derby in Italy. Lazio won UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup in 1999, with the team beating Mallorca in the title game. The same year they managed to clinch the UEFA Super Cup trophy as they outplayed English giants Manchester United at Stade Louis II, Monaco.
The likes of Pavel Nedved, Giuseppe Favalli, Juan Sebastian Veron, Sinisa Mihajlovic, Roberto Mancini, Giuseppe Signori, Miroslav Klose and Simone Inzaghi are notable footballers who played for Lazio in the past.