Lazio vs Inter: Serie A Clash Preview

Lazio host Inter at Stadio Olimpico in Rome on 9 May 2026, with kick-off at 16:00 UTC. The clash comes in Serie A Regular Season - 36, with Lazio sitting 8th on 51 points and Inter top of the table on 82 points.

Lazio Availability

Lazio face issues in goal and at the back. I. Provedel (Shoulder Injury) is sidelined. D. Cataldi (Groin Injury) is doubtful. S. Gigot (Ankle Injury) is doubtful. Provedel’s absence removes an experienced last line behind a defence that has conceded 34 league goals.

Inter Availability

Inter also have concerns in midfield and attack depth. H. Calhanoglu (Calf Injury) is sidelined. F. Esposito (Back Injury) is doubtful. Luis Henrique (Thigh Injury) is doubtful. Calhanoglu’s absence is a major blow: he has contributed 9 goals and 4 assists, with 37 shots and 41 key passes, underpinning Inter’s build-up and set-piece threat.

Impact Summary

Inter’s attacking structure loses a key creator and scorer in Calhanoglu, but their leading forwards remain available: Lautaro Martínez (16 goals, 5 assists) and M. Thuram (13 goals, 5 assists) still headline an attack that has produced 82 league goals. Lazio’s main damage is defensive rather than in pure attacking output, with their offensive leaders not listed among the absentees. Overall, Inter retain more of their attacking firepower despite a significant creative loss in midfield.