Lazio vs Inter - Coppa Italia

All eyes turn to the home ground on May 13, 2026 as Lazio welcome Inter in a Coppa Italia encounter that promises tension, intrigue and no shortage of subplot. He is expected to miss the Community Shield game against Arsenal and the opening Premier League fixture of the season as a result.

There is little to choose between Lazio and Inter on paper, and the Coppa Italia encounter should reflect that balance. The hosts will be looking to find their rhythm and put a run of results together. The visitors will back themselves to cause problems and will not make the trip expecting an easy afternoon. The fact that Oxford ultimately fell five points short of the total needed to stay in the Championship shows that it would have required top-half - almost play-off - form during the second half of the season.

The touchline duel between the two managers adds another layer of intrigue, with both likely to tweak their setups in search of a decisive edge. But it was a dual role for Rayo because he was also among the top dozen players for blocking crosses and winning possession in the defensive third.

Star players on both sides will be eager to make their mark, and the individual duels across the pitch could go a long way to deciding the outcome. The wide areas will be a key battleground, with full-backs and wingers on either side capable of swinging the contest one way or the other. If he wants to move forward, he needs to focus completely and give 100 per cent for Bournemouth." That is perhaps the lesson of Silva's journey so far.

The market has yet to form a strong view, and the contest looks genuinely difficult to call. Neither side holds a clear edge, and a 1-1 draw would be a fitting reflection of the balance between them. More than just three points is on the line at the home ground — this is a fixture that could shape the narrative of both clubs' seasons. Manchester City will begin another Premier League season with major uncertainty hanging over the club after league chief executive Richard Masters admitted the long-awaited verdict on their financial case has taken longer than expected.