Lazio vs Juventus: Tips, Odds, and Match Preview

In a way, Lazio and Juventus are the perfect opponents right now. Both teams are struggling for form, with restless fans and mounting media pressure creating tension around the clubs.

A win for each would almost singlehandedly quieten the restlessness, but victories have become a rare currency in both camps this season.

Lazio, With a Pinch of Sarrismo

Maurizio Sarri's men have had an inconsistent start to the season, and that's putting it mildly. Sitting 12th in Serie A with eight points in nearly as many games, Lazio has managed only two wins so far. The love-letter appointment of Sarri has yet to pay dividends, but to be fair, injuries to key players and the lingering summer transfer ban have halted whatever footballing philosophy he's yet to imprint on the Biancocelesti.

The last outing, a goalless draw to Atalanta, was pretty lucky for Lazio. If there's one positive ahead of the Saturday game, it is their impressive home record against Juve, winning three of their last four meetings.

Lazio Injury & Suspension News

Lazio head into the match with Taty Castellanos, Nicolo Rovella, Samuel Gigot, and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru all ruled out. Luca Pellegrini, Mattia Zaccagni and Boulaye Dia have just returned, while Matteo Cancellieri is a fresh concern.

Juve, When in Rome

It's all been downhill since that impressive 4:3 against Inter. After the first loss of the season soon came the second, though no one will begrudge the Bianconeri for coming up short at the Bernabeu. What is more disheartening for Juve fans and sympathisers, however, is the seven-game winless streak in all competitions (5 draws, 2 defeats).

With 12 points on board, Juventus are sharing the 7th spot with Como, the very side that handed them the first loss of the season. Still, Igor Tudor's side is only 4 points off the top, and a win in Rome would send them within touching distance. The only problem is, they just can't seem to crack the code when playing away to Lazio.

Juventus Injury & Suspension News

Arkadiusz Milik and Brazilian defender Gleison Bremer are confirmed absentees, while Juan Cabal, Eden Zhergova, and Fabio Miretti could all feature on Sunday. Frenchman Khéphren Thuram played 62 minutes against Real Madrid mid-week and is expected to start.

Lazio vs Juventus Prediction

This fixture has traditionally favored the home team, where the visitors barely get a sniff at goal, let alone at leaving with a point. Eight games before last year's draw at the Olimpico have ended with home-team victories, whether Juve or Lazio.

That bodes well for the Biancocelesti, but given their current injury list and inconsistency, overcoming Juventus might be a step too far. A draw feels like the most probable outcome, though neither club would be too happy with it.

CryptoGamba tip: Draw – 3.20 @Betpanda