SS Lazio vs AC Milan

AC Milan travel to the Stadio Olimpico riding high in second on 60 points, seven behind leaders Inter. For Lazio, marooned in tenth on just 37 points — their worst tally at this stage since 2010 — Sunday evening's clash is about pride more than position. The Rossoneri arrive with back-to-back clean sheets, including a statement 1-0 derby win over Inter. Rafael Leão has been directly involved in five goals in his last five against Lazio and will be the main threat, while Luka Modrić and Christian Pulisic compensate for the suspended Adrien Rabiot. Lazio's injury crisis bites hard. Goalkeeper Ivan Provedel remains out after shoulder surgery, with youngster Edoardo Motta between the posts. Daniel Maldini, fresh off a goal against Sassuolo, faces his former club in a tasty subplot. Milan's form and firepower should prove decisive, even at a hostile Olimpico. Our prediction: 1-2 — the Rossoneri edge a tight contest to keep their title chase alive.