Allegri will probably stick with what works and go with his usual 4-3-1-2 formation . The back four will probably consist of Abate, Mexes, Nesta, and either Mesbah or Antonini. I'm hoping Mr. Allegri will choose Mesbah as in his first 2 outings, he has shown that he can already do things that Antonini can't (cross with his left foot, and shoot from outside the area). In midfield, Van Bommel is having a good run of form and I would be surprised if he was excluded, Nocerino will certainly be present on the left. Emmanuelson or Ambrosini would probably be placed on the right (hoping it will be Emmanuelson to add a little creativity) with Seedorf slotting behind the two usual strikers, Robinho and Ibrahimovic.
Lazio would also field a similar 4-3-1-2 formation. Konko , Biava, Dias, and Radu at the back. Gonzalez, Ledesma, Lulic playing in center midfield, with Hernanes slotting behind Klose and Rocchi.
The odds show that the Milan side could come away with a win this evening but with Lazio fielding players like Hernanes, Ledesma, Klose, and Rocchi , it will not be an easy feat for the Rossoneri.
Milan played one of their best games of the season against Lazio in the Coppa Italia Quarter Finals just last week, coming back from a goal down to finish with a 3-1 win. If Milan can repeat that stellar performance they will most likely end up with the 3 points tonight.
Lazio on the other hand are coming off a good win over Chievo on Sunday and should have enough confidence to go out and look for the win in front of their home fans. However, having won only 40% of their home games this season, it is apparent that the Biancocelesti are finding it difficult to play in front of their own fans.
Milan also have not won a single head to head encounter in the Serie A this season, and if they want to reaffirm their title ambitions they must show that they can also get points from contenders.
Interesting Stats:
Lazio have won two out of their last three matches in Serie A, scoring six goals in the process.
Milan have scored the most goals (43) and kept the most clean sheets (11) in Serie A so far this season
The Rossoneri are unbeaten in their last five league road games, outscoring their opponents 11-2 during that period.
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