Lazio vs AC Milan Prediction 04.12.2025 | Coppa Italia

Throughout Coppa Italia history, SS Lazio have enjoyed the luxury of lifting this prestigious national trophy on seven occasions, though it has been seven years since their last triumph, a 2-0 victory over Atalanta in the final.

Since then, the Biancocelesti have struggled to make a significant impact in the competition, reaching the final four just once in 2023-24. Nevertheless, their record of navigating the opening round smoothly in 14 consecutive editions offers a measure of optimism ahead of their challenging clash with AC Milan.

That said, it is fair to observe that Lazio have not been performing at an elite level for some time. They have struggled to maintain consistency, with just four wins in their last ten outings raising doubts over their ability to avoid an early exit — a fate last experienced in the 2004-05 season.

Complicating matters further for the Rome-based side is the absence of several key players. Midfield duo Nicolo Rovella and Danilo Cataldi will be unavailable, while experienced centre-back Samuel Gigot is also sidelined due to injury, presenting additional challenges in Wednesday’s high-stakes encounter.

At the opposite end of the Olimpico, AC Milan will take the stage — a club historically steeped in Coppa Italia tradition, ranking third in all-time final appearances. Yet, only a third of those finals have ended in triumph, with their last trophy coming all the way back in 2003, marking a prolonged drought for a team of such stature.

One of their recent disappointments came as recently as last season, when Bologna edged them out with a solitary goal, leaving the Rossoneri eager to make a deep run in this year’s tournament, especially as their focus this season has been largely confined to domestic league competition.

Due to last season’s modest eighth-place finish in Serie A, Milan were required to start their Coppa Italia campaign from the very first round. Fortunately, they navigated their opening ties smoothly, defeating Bari 2-0 before dispatching Lecce with three goals without reply.

Under Massimiliano Allegri, who took charge at the start of the 2025-26 season, Milan have been in imperious form, remaining unbeaten since August 28 — a span covering 13 matches, including nine victories.

In terms of absences for the third round, young right-back Zachary Athekame and top scorer Christian Pulisic will miss the midweek fixture due to fitness concerns, leaving Allegri to adjust his lineup accordingly.