AC Milan’s tough start to the Serie A season continues with Maurizio Sarri’s early leaders Lazio at San Siro on Sunday. Both sides have six points from six and the Biancocelesti are looking particularly prolific after their 6-1 mauling of Spezia. Despite sitting fourth, Milan are also looking sharp after a 4-1 home win over Cagliari followed a 1-0 win away at Sampdoria.
Here is how you can watch the match and what to know:
How to watch AC Milan vs. Lazio
Date: Sunday, Sept. 12 | Time: 12 p.m. ET
Location: San Siro — Milan, Italy
TV: CBS Sports Network | Live stream: Paramount+
Odds: MIL +120; Draw +240; LAZ +230 (via Caesars Sportsbook)
Storylines
AC Milan: Olivier Giroud leads the way for goals with two which is third in the early season scoring charts and the Frenchman also tested positive for COVID-19 during the recent international break. Next week, the Rossoneri will make their return to UEFA Champions League action with a trip to face Liverpool.
Lazio: Lazio are enjoying life under Sarri so far and won this match 3-0 last season. Ciro Immobile, who scored that day, already has four this campaign and leads Serie A for goals with the Laziale looking good on the road so far.
Prediction
An entertaining score draw with both Sarri and Stefano Pioli keen to keep their unbeaten starts to the term going. Giroud’s recent COVID case could pave the way for Zlatan Ibrahimovic to start. Pick: AC Milan 2, Lazio 2
