Lazio vs Inter: Serie A Clash on May 9, 2026

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, where Lazio sit 8th on 51 points (goal difference 5), while leaders Inter top the table with 82 points and a goal difference of 51.

Lazio Availability

Lazio have concerns in goal and in defensive depth. I. Provedel (Shoulder Injury) is sidelined. D. Cataldi (Groin Injury) is doubtful. S. Gigot (Ankle Injury) is doubtful. With Provedel out/sidelined, Lazio lose an experienced last line of defense, increasing pressure on a back line that has conceded 34 goals in 35 league matches.

Inter Availability

Inter also face notable absences. 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 with high creative output, complementing the prolific Lautaro Martínez (16 goals, 5 assists) and M. Thuram (13 goals, 5 assists), both fully available.

Impact Summary

Lazio’s main issue is defensive stability rather than lost attacking output. Inter, however, are deprived of a key playmaker in Calhanoglu, trimming a significant share of their central creativity and set-piece threat, though their primary attacking duo Lautaro Martínez and M. Thuram remain available to sustain the league’s most potent attack.