The match, which kicks off at 17.00 UK time (18.00 CEST), is expected to feel like a home fixture for Milan, as there are more of their fans in attendance. This is due to the Lazio ultras continuing their boycott of home matches, refusing to buy season tickets and attend games in protest against President Claudio Lotito. As a result, several matches have been played in an essentially empty stadium, but this time the Milan supporters have turned up in large numbers. The away section was easily sold out with all 5,500 tickets, so with so few others attending, the organisers opened up more areas in the stands for Milan fans. Despite the boycott, Lazio's team is doing well this season, winning all three opening Serie A matches after their Coppa Italia exit to Mantova.