Milan and Lazio clash heads at the San Siro this Wednesday with both sides eyeing a spot in the Coppa Italia semifinals. Read on for our expert tips ad predictions.

Goals in either half from Rafael Leao and Zlatan Ibrahimovic made sure of all three points when both sides went at each other in the Italian top-flight back in September.

Milan eyeing first Coppa Italia trophy since 2003

Rafael Leao and Alexis Saelemaekers were on target in extra time for the Rossoneri, securing a hard-fought extra-time win against Genoa in the previous round. Perhaps fatigue from having to play two hours of football caused their slip-up at home to Spezia just a couple of days later, however, Stefano Pioli's troops blew the title race wide open when they took on local rivals and league leaders Internazionale. Ivan Perisic gave the defending champions the lead but the Rossoneri replied late on with two goals from Olivier Giroud much to the delight of the Milan fans. Now they turn their attention to the domestic cup, bidding to end their 19-year wait for the coveted cup but standing in their way in the challenge of Sarri's Lazio side.

Just like their opponents, Lazio were also pushed to extra time in the previous round against Udinese. Skipper Ciro Immobile came up with the goods in the second half of extra time as the Biancocelesti celebrated a 1-0 victory. Lazio last one the Coppa Italia just two seasons ago, however, they've failed to get past the quarterfinals stage in the last two seasons. Sarri lead his side into this game unbeaten in their last four matches in all competitions and with the capital club managing to keep clean sheets in all four of those games, they're expected to be a tough nut to crack when they clash heads with the Milan club.

Milan vs Lazio Team News

Milan possible starting XI:

Maignan; Calabria, Kalulu, Tomori, Hernandez; Tonali, Bennacer, Diaz; Messias, Leao, Giroud

Lazio possible starting lineup:

Strakosha; Hysaj, Felipe, Patric, Marusic; Milinkovic-Savic, Cataldi, Alberto; Pedro, Zaccagni, Immobile

Milan vs Lazio Prediction: 2-1

Milan have beaten Lazio in three of their last four meetings and given that they would be at their most confident following that Milan derby win last weekend, we're backing them to secure progression to the semifinals.