Lazio vs. Inter, the complete guide

On Monday 16 December at 20:45 CET, Inter will take on Lazio, on matchday 16 in the league. The nerazzurri are currently in third place with 31 points, having scored 34 goals and conceded 15. The clash between the nerazzurri and the biancocelesti offers several insights and statistical curiosities.

PREVIOUS MEETINGS

There have been 162 previous meetings in Serie A between Inter and Lazio, with a total of 68 Inter wins, 55 draws and 39 wins for Lazio. The nerazzurri have won four of the last five clashes against Lazio in Serie A when both of the sides have been in the top five positions in the league at the start of the matchday. Inter and Lazio will face each other on a Monday for the third time in Serie A, after 6 January 2014 (1-0 win for the biancocelesti) and on 29 October 2018 (Inter won 3-0).

THE INTER STATS

Inter's good run of form is not just evident through the results but also through the statistics. Simone Inzaghi's side are one of the most lethal in the league: 32 goals scored inside the penalty area, the most in the Serie 2024/25. Play on the wings continues to be a winning strategy: with 59 successful crosses from open play, Inter leads this special ranking, sharing top spot with Lazio and Udinese. It's no coincidence that 13 different players have found the back of the net, a testament to an attack that remans unpredictable and one that thrives on the contribution of all of the nerazzurri. Additionally, Inter join Juventus as the only sides to have not conceded a goal from distance.

THE OPPONENT: LAZIO

Lazio, coached by Marco Baroni, are currently in third place with 31 points, deservedly level with the nerazzurri and Fiorentina. The biancocelesti have ten wins and a draw and have scored 30 goals conceding 17. Their top scorer with six goals is Castellanos, however, he will not play due to suspension.

LAUTARO AND LAZIO

The previous meetings between Lautaro Martínez and Lazio have been overwhelmingly favourable. The captain and Inter striker has scored four goals in the four previous clashes, including three consecutive goals at Stadio Olimpico as a starter.

CALHA AND BASTONI'S NUMBERS

Hakan Çalhanoglu, continues to assert himself as a master in the art of assisting alongside scoring goals. Against Lazio, the Turkish international is a guarantee: four assists, a personal record. Alessandro Bastoni's numbers are brilliant too in the matches against the side from the capital: the only match in which he has both scored and assisted in Serie A was at the Meazza against Lazio in January 2022. The Inter defender has already delivered three assists in the current league campaign, he has never done better than this in a single season.

TIKUS UP TOP

Talent, dedication and remarkable quality. Marcus Thuram continues to be a driving force for the nerazzurri. The Inter number nine is the first French player to go into double figures in two different Serie A seasons. Furthermore, the Inter forward has had 20 goal involvements in the league in 2024, no player has done better during this calendar year.

INZAGHI'S UNBEATABILITY

For the Inter Coach, the match against Lazio has a special flavour to it. This isn't just down to his biancoceleste past, but also down to a single statistic: Inzaghi is unbeaten in Serie against Marco Baroni, with four wins and a draw. Furthermore, he is the king of Monday matches: five consecutive wins in league matches played on this day, all with 2 goals scored.

DISCIPLINARY SITUATION

SUSPENDED Lazio: Castellanos (1) Inter: - AT RISK OF SUSPENSION Lazio: Gila, Isaksen Inter: Inzaghi (Head Coach)

REFEREE

The referee for Lazio vs. Inter, matchday 16 in Serie A, will be Daniele Chiffi from the Padova section. The assistants will be Cecconi and Zingarelli, the fourth official will be Manganiello, VAR official will be Mazzoleni, Assistant VAR Serra.

LAZIO VS. INTER, HOW TO WATCH IT ON: THE MATCH SHOWN FOR FREE

Lazio-Inter will be played on Monday 16 December at 20:45 CET and will be shown live on DAZN. Sarà possibile seguire il match tramite l'app d It will be possible to watch the match on the DAZN APP on smart TV and via streaming through mobile devices like PC, smartphone and tablet.

The match will also be shown for free: non-subscribers to DAZN will be able to watch the match live by registering to the site and the platform's app, inserting their own data. The match will be available for three for the first two millions spectators who sign up.

To register from Smart TV, you will need to open the DAZN app, and click on 'Watch for Free', scanning the QR Code with your smartphone and inserting your e-mail to watch the match. To make the most of the experience, DAZN recommends signing up early, downloading and updating the app and tune in as soon as possible.

UPDATES ON INTER TV

As per usual there will be updates and pre-match coverage on Inter TV, bringing you the latest ahead of kick-off. Our Livematch before Lazio vs. Inter will be live from 19:30 CET and will also be visibile on YouTube through the Club's official channel until 20:15. At the end of the clash, there will be reaction, analysis and interviews.