At 20:00 local time on December 4, 2025, Lazio will host AC Milan in the Round of 16 of the 2025/26 Coppa Italia. AC Milan, a traditional Serie A powerhouse, finished only eighth in the league last season—one of their poorest campaigns in recent years. This season, however, Milan have rediscovered their form. After 13 matches, they have earned 8 wins, 4 draws, and just 1 loss, placing them at the top of Serie A. Lazio, who finished seventh in the past two seasons, currently sit eighth again with 5 wins, 3 draws, and 5 losses from 13 matches. The gap between the two teams is quite noticeable. Let’s break down the match.
Lazio have collected 5 wins, 3 draws, and 5 losses from 13 league games this season, placing them eighth. In the previous league round, they suffered a 0–1 defeat away to AC Milan, marking a second consecutive away loss and extending their winless streak to four matches. At home, however, Lazio have been strong, earning three consecutive victories—all with clean sheets. Although they play this match at home, they once again face AC Milan, making their chances of advancing quite challenging. Milan just defeated them days ago and are competing for the league title, while Lazio’s own strength is more fitting for Europa League qualification. To advance, Lazio must deliver solid performances in both attack and defense.
AC Milan, with 8 wins, 4 draws, and only 1 loss from 13 league matches, currently sit first in Serie A. After a shocking home defeat to newly promoted Cremonese in the opening round, Milan have remained unbeaten for 12 consecutive matches. Even more impressively, they defeated title rivals Inter, Napoli, and Roma during this stretch. Their results have shown tremendous competitive value. Milan are also unbeaten away from home this season, earning 3 wins and 3 draws. In their last four away matches, they drew three times and narrowly defeated Inter. In the Coppa Italia, Milan impressively eliminated Bari in August and Lecce in September, both at home. The team’s performances this season have been strong and convincing. Returning to face Lazio again—this time away—they must maintain focus.
From the perspective of overall strength, AC Milan are the stronger side. The two clubs met last weekend in Serie A, with Milan winning 1–0 thanks to a goal from Rafael Leão. In the last 10 meetings, Lazio have recorded 2 wins, 1 draw, and 7 losses. With both teams meeting again, the outcome will depend on who performs better on the night.
Lazio Predicted Starting Lineup (4-3-3): Mandas; Marušić, Gila, Romagnoli, Tavares; Guendouzi, Vecino, Bašić; Isaksen, Dia, Zaccagni
AC Milan Predicted Starting Lineup (3-5-1-1): Maignan; Tomori, De Winter, Pavlović; Saelemaekers, Ricci, Yashaari, Rabiot, Estupiñán; Chukwueze; Leão
Score Prediction: AC Milan 1–0 Lazio
