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. Across Europe’s top five leagues, only Bruno Fernandes and Michael Olise (both on 19) have managed more. Dimarco has created more big chances than any other player in Europe’s major leagues this season (33). The Nerazzurri wing-back also tops several Serie A statistical rankings in 2025/26, with 23 goal involvements, 93 chances created and 48 successful crosses from open play.

THURAM’S GOLDEN FORM

Marcus Thuram, recently named Serie A Player of the Month for April, is enjoying a superb run of form. Since the beginning of April, Tikus has scored six goals and provided two assists in Serie A. With eight goal involvements, he has been the most productive player across Europe’s top five leagues during that period, contributing to a goal every 49 minutes. The French striker has scored 13 league goals this season and is now just one away from matching his personal best of 14, set last campaign.

DUMFRIES VS LAZIO

Denzel Dumfries has scored three Serie A goals against Lazio, making the Biancocelesti his favourite opponents in the Italian top flight.

THE OPPOSITION: LAZIO

Currently eighth in the table on 51 points, Maurizio Sarri’s Lazio are enjoying their best spell of the season after overcoming a difficult start to the campaign. The Biancocelesti have lost only one of their last eight league matches, collecting five wins and two draws for a total of 17 points. Over the same period, only Juventus, with 18, have earned more, while Napoli have also picked up 17.

More specifically, Lazio have not lost since 13 April, when they were beaten 1-0 at the Olimpico by Fiorentina. Before that defeat, Sarri’s side had overcome Sassuolo, AC Milan and Bologna, before drawing 1-1 against Parma. In the last three matchdays, Lazio secured an impressive 2-0 away win over Napoli, followed by a 3-3 draw with Udinese and a victory away to Cremonese. During the same period, the Biancocelesti also defeated Atalanta in the Coppa Italia semi-finals to book a place in the final against Inter, scheduled for Wednesday 13 May at the Olimpico — just four days after this league encounter.

Sarri has managed to find the right balance for a side that has faced several challenges throughout the season, all while remaining faithful to his trademark 4-3-3 system. Lazio’s attacking play relies heavily on the quality of their wide forwards, who are also the club’s leading scorers in Serie A. Danish winger Gustav Isaksen leads the charts with five goals, followed by Tijjani Noslin, Pedro Rodríguez and Matteo Cancellieri on four each. Lazio have scored 39 league goals this season, shared across 14 different scorers.

DISCIPLINARY SITUATION

SUSPENDED Lazio: none Inter: none

ONE BOOKING AWAY FROM SUSPENSION Lazio: Pedro, Taylor, Tavares Inter: Akanji

MATCH OFFICIALS

The referee for Lazio vs Inter, valid for Matchday 36 of the 2025/26 Serie A season, will be Rosario Abisso from Palermo.

Referee: Abisso Assistants: Fontani – Biffi Fourth official: Sacchi VAR: Meraviglia AVAR: Massa

WHERE TO WATCH LAZIO vs INTER

Lazio vs Inter, Matchday 36 of the 2025/26 Serie A season, will be played on Saturday 9 May at 18:00 CEST and will be broadcast live exclusively on DAZN. The match will be available through the DAZN app on smart TVs and via streaming on PCs, smartphones and tablets.

UPDATES ON INTER TV

As always, Inter TV will provide pre-match coverage and live updates from the Stadio Olimpico ahead of kick-off. The pre-match Livematch show for Lazio vs Inter will begin at 16:45 CEST and will also be available on YouTube through the Club’s official channel until 17:50. Post-match coverage will include analysis, interviews and all the reaction from Rome.