Lazio vs Inter: complete guide ahead of the match
Lazio vs Inter: complete guide ahead of the match The Champions of Italy are ready to take to the pitch once again: Inter will face Lazio at the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday 9 May at 18:00 CEST, on Matchday 36 of Serie A. The clash against the Biancocelesti will serve as a dress rehearsal for the Coppa Italia final, which is also set to take place at the Olimpico against Lazio on Wednesday 13 May. The reverse fixture at San Siro was played in November, just before the international break.
On that occasion, Cristian Chivu’s side secured a 2-0 victory thanks to goals from Lautaro and Bonny. HEAD-TO-HEAD There have been 165 meetings in Serie A between Inter and Lazio: the Nerazzurri lead the overall record with 70 wins to Lazio’s 39, as well as 56 draws. Inter have scored in 13 consecutive Serie A matches against Lazio, averaging exactly two goals per game across that run (26 total), their longest-ever scoring streak against the Biancocelesti in the competition.
Inter have also won each of their last two away matches against Lazio in Serie A, with an aggregate score of 8-0 (0-2 in 2023/24 and 0-6 in 2024/25). THE NUMBERS BEHIND THE CHAMPIONS Inter, currently on 82 points, have already surpassed last season’s Serie A tally by one point. After 35 matches, only three Nerazzurri sides have done better at this stage: 90 points in 2006/07, 85 in 2020/21 and 89 in 2023/24.
Inter have scored 82 league goals this season — fewer only than Barcelona (89) and Bayern Munich (116) across Europe’s top five leagues in 2025/26. Chivu’s side also lead Serie A for goal difference (51), total shots (608), shots on target (213), expected goals (66. 4), conversion rate (13.
5%) and touches in the opposition box (1196). It is not only about attack either: Inter have recorded 17 clean sheets in Serie A this season , a figure no side has bettered across Europe’s top five leagues (level with Como and Arsenal). ASSIST KING As we know, Federico Dimarco has provided 18 assists in Serie A this season.
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