Serie A Regular Season - 13
AC Milan 1 - 0 FT Lazio
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
26' Fikayo Tomori
HT
51' R. Leao (F. Tomori)
Luca Pellegrini 57'
↓ M. Vecino ↑F. Dele-Bashiru 62'
↓ B. Dia ↑T. Castellanos 62'
64' Matteo Gabbia
65' ↓ Y. Fofana ↑R. Loftus-Cheek
↓ G. Isaksen ↑Pedro 70'
82' ↓ C. Nkunku ↑S. Ricci
↓ L. Pellegrini ↑N. Tavares 85'
↓ T. Basic ↑T. Noslin 85'
89' Samuele Ricci
Alessio Romagnoli 90'+7
Mattia Zaccagni 90'+13
Mattéo Guendouzi 90'+14
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
AC Milan
Goalkeepers
M. Maignan 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
F. Tomori 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
8.3
Rating
M. Gabbia 
MAGNET
83
Activity
83
Activity
78
Passes
5
Duels
S. Pavlovic 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
A. Saelemaekers 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Y. Fofana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
L. Modric
MAGNET
85
Activity
85
Activity
78
Passes
7
Duels
A. Rabiot
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
D. Bartesaghi 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
40%
Pass Acc
BENCH
P. Terracciano 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
M. Pittarella
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
P. Estupinan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. De Winter
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Odogu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Ricci
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Loftus-Cheek
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Jashari
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lazio
Goalkeepers
I. Provedel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
A. Marusic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Gila 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
75%
Duel Win %
A. Romagnoli 
SWEEPER
6
Cleanups
6
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
2
Blocks
L. Pellegrini
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
Midfielders
M. Guendouzi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Vecino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
T. Basic
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
Forwards
G. Isaksen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
B. Dia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
M. Zaccagni
MAGNET
52
Activity
52
Activity
36
Passes
16
Duels
BENCH
C. Mandas
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
A. Furlanetto
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Patric
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Tavares
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. Provstgaard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Dele-Bashiru
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Belahyane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pedro
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
T. Castellanos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Noslin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Lazzari
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/03/2025 | AC Milan | 1 - 2 | Lazio | Serie A | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza |
| 31/08/2024 | Lazio | 2 - 2 | AC Milan | Serie A | Stadio Olimpico |
| 01/03/2024 | Lazio | 0 - 1 | AC Milan | Serie A | Stadio Olimpico |
| 30/09/2023 | AC Milan | 2 - 0 | Lazio | Serie A | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza |
| 06/05/2023 | AC Milan | 2 - 0 | Lazio | Serie A | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza |
| 24/01/2023 | Lazio | 4 - 0 | AC Milan | Serie A | Stadio Olimpico |
| 24/04/2022 | Lazio | 1 - 2 | AC Milan | Serie A | Stadio Olimpico |
| 09/02/2022 | AC Milan | 4 - 0 | Lazio | Coppa Italia | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza |
AC Milan Win
Lazio Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 13 GD: +10
P: 13 GD: +9
P: 13 GD: +15
P: 13 GD: +8
P: 13 GD: +12
P: 13 GD: +11
P: 13 GD: +5
P: 13 GD: +5
P: 13 GD: -6
P: 13 GD: 0
P: 13 GD: -1
P: 13 GD: +2
P: 13 GD: -11
P: 13 GD: -7
P: 13 GD: -6
P: 13 GD: -7
P: 13 GD: -8
P: 13 GD: -8
P: 13 GD: -11
League Standings
P: 29 GD: +42
P: 28 GD: +24
P: 28 GD: +14
P: 28 GD: +25
P: 28 GD: +17
P: 28 GD: +22
P: 29 GD: +13
P: 28 GD: +3
P: 28 GD: -3
P: 28 GD: 0
P: 28 GD: -8
P: 29 GD: -15
P: 29 GD: -18
P: 28 GD: -6
P: 28 GD: -8
P: 28 GD: -17
P: 28 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -18
P: 28 GD: -27
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Leao Strike and Late VAR Intervention Secure Milan Victory
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 46/100. A gritty victory sees Milan tighten their grip on the table after a night of high stakes and late controversy at the San Siro.
Tactical Standoff at San Siro
The evening at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza began with a chess-like Balance, as Lazio edged possession (54%) without finding an immediate breakthrough. A barrage of 25 shots across the match turned the pitch into a shooting gallery, yet clear-cut chances remained elusive during the opening act. Fikayo Tomori anchored the home defense with precision, ensuring that despite the visitors' control of the ball, Mike Maignan was only called upon for routine work early on. The technical quality was high, but both sides lacked the clinical edge required to break the deadlock before the interval, leaving the match in a state of nervous tension.
The Breakthrough and Shift in Momentum
The decisive moment arrived early in the second half when the game’s Intensity rating of 5.7 reached its peak. In the 51st minute, F. Tomori turned creator, delivering an incisive ball for R. Leao to sweep home for the 1-0 lead. This single goal shifted the narrative entirely, forcing the AC Milan into a more defensive posture while Lazio threw caution to the wind. The tactical shift favored Milan’s counter-attacking potential, yet they struggled to find a second goal to kill the match, inviting late pressure from a Lazio side that refused to concede defeat easily.
VAR Drama and Table Implications
The match reached a boiling point in the 97th minute of stoppage time. A penalty originally awarded to Lazio was sensationally overturned by VAR, involving a challenge related to Alessio Romagnoli. The decision left the visiting bench incensed while the home crowd erupted in relief. With the Stakes measured at 7.0, the significance of these three points for the title race cannot be overstated. Milan’s ability to survive this late scare, bolstered by Maignan’s four vital saves, reinforces their status as league leaders. The result leaves Lazio frustrated, having dominated large spells of possession but failing to find the back of the net.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
VAR overturned a 97th-minute penalty for Lazio, denying them a late equalizer and preserving Milan's crucial 1-0 lead.
What does this mean for AC Milan's season?
The win keeps Milan top of Serie A with 31 points, proving they can grind out results even when not dominating possession.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Scudetto Ambitions Collide with Roman Resilience
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 59/100. This match represents a pivotal junction for AC Milan's title aspirations as they look to bridge the gap to the summit against a stubborn opponent.
The Setup
The Stadio Giuseppe Meazza sets the stage for a clash where the Stakes couldn't be higher for the hosts. Sitting 2nd in the table, AC Milan is deep in a high-octane title race, and their current Form suggests they have the momentum to sustain the pressure. Lazio, currently 8th, arrives with a defensive solidity anchored by Ivan Provedel, but they will need more than just grit to upset the Balance of a Milan side brimming with Stars. With 50 points already on the board, the Rossoneri are playing with the clinical edge of potential champions.
Key Battle
Tactical discipline will be the deciding factor in this contest. Without a specific individual duel to highlight, the focus shifts to the tactical arm-wrestling between Milan's creative engine room and Lazio's mid-block. The visiting midfield, led by M. Guendouzi and N. Rovella, must dismantle Milan's rhythm before it reaches their explosive attackers, while the home side will rely on high-intensity pressing to force errors in the Lazio buildup.
Our Prediction
While Lazio remains a difficult side to break down, the individual brilliance of Rafael Leão and the playmaking of C. Pulišić should prove decisive. Milan’s home advantage and superior squad depth are likely to wear down the Roman resistance as the game progresses. Expect a tight encounter that opens up in the second half. Prediction: 2-1 AC Milan.