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 deep into the Serie A Regular Season - 36 round, with Lazio sitting 8th on 51 points and a goal difference of 5, while league leaders Inter arrive top on 82 points and a goal difference of 51.

Lazio Availability

Lazio have several concerns.

• 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 of defense, forcing Lazio to turn to alternative goalkeeping options. The doubts over Cataldi and Gigot could disrupt both midfield balance and defensive stability if they fail late fitness tests.

Inter Availability

Inter also have issues to manage.

• 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: from midfield he has contributed 9 goals and 4 assists, underpinning Inter’s build-up and set-piece threat.

Impact Summary

Lazio’s absentees are concentrated in goal and defensive structure, while their main attacking figures are available. Inter, despite losing Calhanoglu’s significant attacking output from deep, still travel with leading scorer Lautaro Martínez (16 goals, 5 assists) and M. Thuram (13 goals, 5 assists) available to spearhead the league’s most prolific attack on 82 goals.