Mansion Sports – The 2025/2026 Coppa Italia returns with another high-profile fixture as Lazio prepare to host AC Milan in the Round of 16.

The match is scheduled to take place at the Stadio Olimpico on Thursday, 4 December 2025, at 21:15 local time.

For the second time in just five days, Lazio will face AC Milan once again. This time, the clash unfolds in the capital with a place in the Coppa Italia quarter-finals on the line.

Their previous meeting in Serie A last weekend ended with Milan securing a narrow 1–0 victory. Now, both sides are gearing up for another intense encounter with significant consequences.

Below is an overview ahead of the match.

Team Conditions Ahead of the Clash

Lazio

Lazio’s defeat at San Siro came after Rafael Leao scored the decisive goal, further compounded by an outstanding display from Mike Maignan and a controversial VAR decision.

The Biancocelesti left without any points, while Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri and Lazio assistant Marco Ianni were both sent off following heated protests late in the match.

Lazio had also fallen to Inter in the same stadium, meaning both of their losses since the Derby della Capitale in September occurred at San Siro.

They are currently approaching nearly 400 minutes without scoring an away goal. However, the Coppa Italia offers a renewed opportunity as they return to the Stadio Olimpico in pursuit of their eighth title in the competition.

Maurizio Sarri’s side, now sitting eighth in Serie A and 10 points behind leaders AC Milan, automatically entered this round after finishing in the top eight last season.

Interestingly, Sarri has defeated Allegri only four times in 21 previous meetings, with their rivalry stretching back more than two decades to their days coaching in Serie C2.

He now aims to secure a rare victory over the coach who holds the record for the most Coppa Italia titles with five trophies.

Lazio continue to deal with several absences, including Samuel Gigot, Matteo Cancellieri, Nicolo Rovella, and Danilo Cataldi. Valentin Castellanos has just returned from a seven-week injury but is unlikely to start.

Tijjani Noslin or Boulaye Dia are expected to fill the striker role, although Dia has yet to score since replacing Castellanos.

With a difficult league match against Bologna coming up, Sarri may rotate his relatively thin squad, potentially offering minutes to players such as Pedro and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru.

AC Milan

AC Milan’s victory over Lazio lifted them back to the top of the Serie A table, level on points with Napoli, while Inter and Roma continue to apply pressure from behind.

The result extended their early-season momentum following a Derby della Madonnina triumph, supported by another commanding performance from captain Mike Maignan.

Milan have now stretched their unbeaten run to 13 matches, including nine clean sheets this season. Allegri’s side appear to be one of the strongest contenders for the Scudetto.
Due to their struggles late last season, Milan do not have European commitments this year, which allows them to focus entirely on domestic competitions, including the Coppa Italia—a trophy they have not won for more than two decades.

The winner of this match will face either Parma or defending champions Bologna in the quarter-finals, the latter of whom defeated Milan in the 2025 final.

In this season’s Coppa Italia, Milan eliminated Bari and Lecce, both at home and without conceding. However, they now face a more challenging away fixture at the Olimpico.

Allegri is expected to field a strong lineup despite limited attacking options. Christian Pulisic—who has scored twice in the Coppa Italia and seven goals in ten club matches this season—is doubtful due to recurring muscle issues.

He joins Santiago Gimenez on the injury list, leaving Leao and Christopher Nkunku likely to start again as the attacking duo.

Where to Watch Lazio vs AC Milan December 2025

For viewers looking for where to watch Lazio vs AC Milan December 2025, the match will be available depending on your region through several streaming platforms, including:

• Paramount+
• Fubo TV
• CBS Sports
• TNT Sports
• DAZN

The high-stakes encounter at the Stadio Olimpico promises intensity, history, and drama as both teams meet once again on the big stage.