Lazio vs Inter: Serie A Match Preview

Match Context

Lazio host Inter at Stadio Olimpico, Rome, on 2026-05-09 (16:00 UTC) in Serie A, Regular Season - 36. Lazio come in sitting 8th on 51 points, goal difference 39-34, while league leaders Inter top the table with 82 points and a 82-31 goal record.

Lazio Availability

Lazio have several concerns. I. Provedel (Shoulder Injury) is sidelined. D. Cataldi (Groin Injury) is doubtful. S. Gigot (Ankle Injury) is doubtful. The absence of first-choice goalkeeper Provedel forces a reshuffle at the back, while Cataldi’s and Gigot’s situations leave question marks over midfield balance and defensive depth.

Inter Availability

Inter also have key issues. H. Calhanoglu (Calf Injury) is sidelined. F. Esposito (Back Injury) is doubtful. Luis Henrique (Thigh Injury) is doubtful. Calhanoglu, with 9 goals and 4 assists in the league, is a major blow in terms of creativity and set-piece threat from midfield.

Impact Summary

Inter’s attacking core remains largely intact: Lautaro Martínez (16 goals, 5 assists) and M. Thuram (13 goals, 5 assists) are both available, preserving a formidable front line despite Calhanoglu’s absence. Lazio’s missing and doubtful players are more concentrated in defensive and midfield zones, potentially affecting their ability to contain an Inter side that has already scored 82 league goals.