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On March 15, the 29th round of the Italian Championship will feature a clash between Lazio and Milan. Can the visitors close the gap to the leaders?<\/p>\n
This season has not been going well for Lazio. In 28 matches of the current Serie A campaign, the Romans have managed to collect only 37 points, which currently leaves them in 10th place in the standings. Lazio are 13 points away from both the relegation zone and the top 6. However, in the domestic cup, the team has already qualified for the semifinals, where they face Atalanta. The first leg of this stage ended in a 2-2 draw.<\/p>\n
With Max Allegri at the helm, Milan have found excellent form. After 28 matches this Serie A season, the Rossoneri have already accumulated 60 points, placing them second in the table. With 10 rounds remaining, they are 7 points behind leaders Inter. Milan exited the Coppa Italia at the Round of 16 stage after losing to this same Lazio in December last year.<\/p>\n
Lazio vs Milan: key statistics and trends
\nLazio have won just 1 of their last 7 matches.
\nIn 4 of Milan’s last 5 matches, fewer than 2.5 goals were scored.
\nMilan have won 5 of their last 7 away matches.
\nLazio have kept just one clean sheet in their last 8 games.
\nLazio vs Milan: probable starting lineups
\nLazio: Motta \u2013 Tavares, Provstgaard, Gila, Maru\u0161i\u0107 \u2013 Taylor, Patric, Dele-Bashiru \u2013 Zaccagni, Maldini, Isaksen<\/p>\n
Milan: Maignan \u2013 Pavlovi\u0107, De Winter, Tomori \u2013 Estupi\u00f1\u00e1n, Ricci, Modri\u0107, Fofana, Saelemaekers \u2013 Le\u00e3o, Pulisic<\/p>\n
Lazio vs Milan: head-to-head
\nThe last five meetings between the clubs have been evenly balanced. Each side has 2 wins, with 1 match ending in a draw.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"