Inter Milan will aim to make it seven wins on the trot when they lock horns with Lazio in what is expected to be a thrilling clash at the San Siro on Sunday.
Inter Milan will be hoping to continue with their stunning form when they entertain Lazio in what is expected to be a blockbuster of a match at the San Siro stadium on Sunday.
The Nerazzurri have won six matches on the trot in Serie A, and if they manage to rack up three further points against Lazio not only will they overtake The Romans into fourth-place, but they will officially enter the title race.
As they proved in their 1-0 victory over arch-rivals AC Milan last Sunday, Inter are currently on fire and if they continue to play to their full capacity there is no doubt that they will cruise past an inconsistent Lazio.
Lazio may come into the match with two successive home victories under their belt, after having beaten Atalanta 2-0 in Serie A and Udinese 3-2 in the Coppa Italia, but previous to those victories, the Biancocelesti had suffered their biggest defeat of the season, 4-0 at the hands of lowly Siena.
The Romans have also struggled to match Inter, as in the last 15 meetings between the sides Lazio have won only once, that victory coming last season when they beat the Nerazzuri 3-1 at the Stadio Olimpico.
Edy Reja, the coach of Lazio, will have to confront the crucial clash without the services of Cristian Brocchi, Lorik Cana, Stefano Mauri and Libor Kozak, but what should alleviate his strategic concerns is the fact that he will be able to count with the presence of influential Brazilian midfielder Hernanes, who has recovered from a knock just in time for the match. His compatriot Andre Dias was also in doubt for the game but has since recovered.
Inter boss Claudio Ranieri decided to rest a number of his key players to take on Genoa in their Coppa Italia victory midweek, and this was a smart move, considering that he will count with a fresh squad to take on Lazio. Dutch midfielder Wesley Sneijder seems to have returned to full-fitness and will play slightly behind the in-form Diego Milito in the Inter attack, but Uruguayan goal-poacher Diego Forlan has sustained yet another thigh injury and could once again be sidelined for a lengthy period.
Meanwhile, consistent Brazilian-born Italian international Thiago Motta is suspended for the match after accumulating another yellow card in the Milan derby last weekend. Youngster Andrea Poli, who scored his first goal for Inter against Genoa midweek, is expected to occupy his midfield vacancy.
The Nerazzurri have won six matches on the trot in Serie A, and if they manage to rack up three further points against Lazio not only will they overtake The Romans into fourth-place, but they will officially enter the title race.
As they proved in their 1-0 victory over arch-rivals AC Milan last Sunday, Inter are currently on fire and if they continue to play to their full capacity there is no doubt that they will cruise past an inconsistent Lazio.
Lazio may come into the match with two successive home victories under their belt, after having beaten Atalanta 2-0 in Serie A and Udinese 3-2 in the Coppa Italia, but previous to those victories, the Biancocelesti had suffered their biggest defeat of the season, 4-0 at the hands of lowly Siena.
The Romans have also struggled to match Inter, as in the last 15 meetings between the sides Lazio have won only once, that victory coming last season when they beat the Nerazzuri 3-1 at the Stadio Olimpico.
Edy Reja, the coach of Lazio, will have to confront the crucial clash without the services of Cristian Brocchi, Lorik Cana, Stefano Mauri and Libor Kozak, but what should alleviate his strategic concerns is the fact that he will be able to count with the presence of influential Brazilian midfielder Hernanes, who has recovered from a knock just in time for the match. His compatriot Andre Dias was also in doubt for the game but has since recovered.
Inter boss Claudio Ranieri decided to rest a number of his key players to take on Genoa in their Coppa Italia victory midweek, and this was a smart move, considering that he will count with a fresh squad to take on Lazio. Dutch midfielder Wesley Sneijder seems to have returned to full-fitness and will play slightly behind the in-form Diego Milito in the Inter attack, but Uruguayan goal-poacher Diego Forlan has sustained yet another thigh injury and could once again be sidelined for a lengthy period.
Meanwhile, consistent Brazilian-born Italian international Thiago Motta is suspended for the match after accumulating another yellow card in the Milan derby last weekend. Youngster Andrea Poli, who scored his first goal for Inter against Genoa midweek, is expected to occupy his midfield vacancy.
