Lazio must triumph against AC Milan to keep pace with top four pack

This clash between Lazio, odds-on with Coral at 10/11 to win, and AC Milan, could well be a turning point in the season for whichever team triumphs, after both sides suffered recent slumps in form.

Milan have much ground to make up as they currently sit eighth in Serie A, but an away win against the Eagles could see them rise from mid-table mediocrity and bridge the gap with the top five to just two points.

League leaders Juventus and Roma may be streets ahead in the title race, but the tussle for the coveted third Champions League spot is still thrillingly open.

The Rossoneri have only won one of their last five games across all competitions, but have put in some of their best performances this campaign against the top sides, beating Napoli and drawing with both Roma and Inter Milan.

Filippo Inzaghi’s sleeping giants are great value at 3/1 to sink capital club Lazio at the Stadio Olympico, having already downed them 3-1 this season.

Top scorer Jeremy Menez was on target in that victory and is 7/1 to close the scoring again, or 2/1 in the anytime market.

Magic Menez has been thriving in a central striker role, and will be supported by new loan signing Alessio Cerci, who is also 2/1 in the same market.

Italy international Stephan El Shaarawy (15/2 to strike first) and Atalanta academy product Giacomo Bonaventura should complete Milan’s attacking threat and pose their hosts significant troubles on the counter.

Lazio, meanwhile, lost ground in their quest for a Champions League place recently, having picked up just one point in their last two battles against rivals Roma and Napoli.