Inter midfielder Carlos Augusto reflected on their recent Champions League match against Kairat Almaty, noting that the team underestimated their opponents. Despite this, Augusto scored the decisive goal
in a 2-1 victory at San Siro. The Nerazzurri are now gearing up for a more challenging Serie A encounter against Lazio, who currently sit in eighth place, as they aim to secure three consecutive wins.
Augusto acknowledged that Inter's initial approach against Kairat was lacking. He shared that head coach Cristian Chivu urged the team to increase their intensity. "Our approach needed to be better, but the important thing is that we managed to win," said Augusto after the Champions League victory. "I'm happy about the goal, but what really matters is the victory. "
Inter have been in strong form, winning six of their last seven Serie A matches while scoring 15 goals and conceding six. They remain unbeaten in their last six home games against Lazio in Serie A, with four wins and two draws. The Nerazzurri have also consistently found the net in all 10 matches this season, averaging 2.4 goals per game.
Lazio have turned around a shaky start to their season by remaining unbeaten in their last six Serie A games, achieving three wins and three draws. Their latest victory was a 2-0 win over Cagliari, with Gustav Isaksen and Mattia Zaccagni both scoring. Lazio are now aiming for consecutive victories for the first time this season.
Hakan Calhanoglu has matched his goal tally from last season with five goals already this campaign. Notably, he has scored three goals from outside the box, tying with Real Betis' Antony and Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez for the most in Europe's top five leagues this season.
Pedro has been effective against Inter, scoring three Serie A goals against them—his joint-most against any side alongside Monza and Udinese. His last brace came during a 2-2 draw at San Siro in May 2025.
Match Prediction
The upcoming match between Inter and Lazio promises excitement given both teams' attacking prowess. Inter have scored four goals within the first 15 minutes of Serie A matches this season, matching Lazio's tally. Additionally, Inter have netted 10 goals in the final 30 minutes of games this season compared to Lazio's five.
According to Opta's win probability model, Inter have a 66.6% chance of winning against Lazio's 15.2%, with an 18.2% likelihood of a draw. Both teams boast impressive conversion rates; however, Inter lead with more passes into opposition penalty areas than any other team.
Augusto emphasised that despite expectations of easy victories like a "5-0" result, modern football offers no simple matches anymore. "What counts is that we got the win," he stated. He also highlighted Chivu's demand for increased intensity and expressed confidence in Inter's ability to perform well if they give their best effort.
Bastoni SBAAAM! pic.twitter.com/f9uhjZRC33 — Inter (@Inter) November 7, 2025
As Inter prepare for their clash with Lazio before the international break, they aim to maintain momentum and continue showcasing their strength on the field while learning from past experiences.
