MILAN (Interstat) — A pivotal Serie A clash is set for Saturday as AC Milan hosts Lazio at the San Siro, with both clubs looking to build momentum from midweek victories.

The Rossoneri (8-5-2) enter the match following a 1-0 win over Real Calepina in a cup fixture on Wednesday. Their league form has been inconsistent, however, with a marquee 1-0 derby victory over Inter Milan on Nov. 23 preceded by a surprising 2-1 loss to lower-tier Villa Valle the same day.

Lazio (7-6-2) arrives in strong league form, coming off a 2-0 home win against Lecce last Sunday. Manager Igor Tudor’s squad has been formidable at home but has struggled on the road, with a 2-0 loss at Inter Milan on Nov. 9 highlighting their travel woes. A key result was a 1-0 victory over Juventus on Oct. 26.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, the match is projected to end in a 1-1 draw. The result could have significant implications in the tightly-contested Serie A table.

This league fixture serves as a preview of a quick rematch, as the two sides are scheduled to meet again on Thursday, Dec. 4 in the Coppa Italia Primavera. AC Milan will then visit Torino on Dec. 8, while Lazio’s next Serie A assignment is at home against Bologna on Dec. 7.