Lazio have made a 100% start to the season in Serie A. They are hoping to extend that when AC Milan visit the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday.

Pinamonti to continue for in-form Lazio

Having suffered a shock Coppa Italia defeat in his first game, new Lazio boss Gennaro Gattuso will be pleased with how his players have responded to that setback. A late strike from summer signing Albert Guðmundsson sealed a 2-1 win at Udinese last time out.

Guðmundsson only clocked up 10 minutes off the bench on his debut, so he’s unlikely to start this game. The hosts will also need to cope without the injured trio of Nicolò Rovella, Adam Marušić and Danilo Cataldi.

Andrea Pinamonti will be fit to lead the line, despite suffering an ankle knock. He scored nine times in 36 Serie A appearances for Sassuolo last term, before completing a €3m transfer to the Rome club.

Lazio predicted lineup vs AC Milan (4-3-3): Mandas; Mussolini, Doekhi, Provstgaard, Tavares; Frattesi, Belahyane, Taylor; Cancellieri, Pinamonti, Zaccagni.

AC Milan still missing Gabbia and Pulisic

Fitness news for AC Milan is mixed. Mario Gila is ready to start despite a recent injury scare, but Matteo Gabbia and Christian Pulisic are not expected to be involved.

Recent signing Omari Hutchinson should make the matchday squad and will be looking to make an impact off the bench. Samuel Chukwueze is pushing for a starting role, after coming on to register an assist in the 1-1 draw at Juventus last weekend.

Gonçalo Ramos is set to be the main striker for I Rossoneri this term, following his €50m summer move from PSG. The Portuguese forward has netted once in three outings so far in Serie A, while averaging 4.3 shots per game.

AC Milan predicted lineup vs Lazio (3-4-2-1): Maignan; Gila, De Winter, Pavlović; Chukwueze, Modrić, Musah, Estupiñán; Rabiot, Saelemaekers; Ramos.

Lazio vs AC Milan Prediction

  • Safe Tip: Under 3 goals
  • Odds: 1.3 (22Bet)
  • Correct score prediction: Lazio 1-1 AC Milan
  • 22Bet Booking Code: 28LVH

Key stats:

  • Milan games so far this term are averaging just 2.33 goals per 90 minutes.
  • The last three meetings between these clubs each produced only one goal.
  • Three of Lazio’s four competitive fixtures this season have finished with two or fewer goals.

Lazio have won each of the previous two meetings in the Italian capital by 1-0 scorelines, and this promises to be another tight game. Gattuso’s team are looking solid defensively, with one goal conceded across their opening three Serie A fixtures.

Backing under 3 goals is the smart bet. Including pre-season, only one of the last six Milan games has ended with over three goals. I Rossoneri have netted more than once in just one of their previous six clashes with this opposition.

Lazio vs AC Milan Prediction, Value Tip

  • Value Tip: Lazio to win or draw
  • Odds: 1.654 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: GV6VH

Confidence should not be an issue for Lazio, given they’ve started their league campaign with three straight wins. Backing them to avoid defeat offers value at odds of 1.654.

The hosts have only been beaten in one of their past five games against AC Milan at the Stadio Olimpico. They are capable of keeping it tight against a visiting attack that is yet to click after a busy summer of incomings and outgoings.

Verdict: Under 3 goals (1.3) — Lazio 1-1 AC Milan