Juventus vs Lazio kicks off at 19:45 [GMT+1] on Saturday, October 19, at Allianz Stadium.
After the draw before the international break, the Old Lady will go head-to-head with Lazio, hoping to get back to winning ways.
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Juventus vs. Lazio: Match Preview
Juventus will look for a fresh start after their two-week hiatus, hoping to rediscover their winning form in Serie A.
Despite being the only team yet to suffer a loss in league this season, their lack of wins in recent outings has proven costly.
Thiago Motta’s men have drawn four of their last Serie A games, including a disappointing 1-1 draw against Cagliari last time out, one which caused them to drop to third position on the standings.
Juve’s early lead through Dušan Vlahović against Cagliari was squandered as they failed to capitalize on their chances and eventually conceded a late equalizer.
‘“We controlled the game and managed the ball in the first half after the goal, but we shouldn’t have done it; wee should have continued attacking. Motta told DAZN. In the second half, we created some chances, but there was always a feeling that Cagliari could go back into the game,” he added.
They will now look to get back to winning ways this weekend when they welcome Lazio, a team they have dominated in recent league meetings on home soil, winning 15 of their last 20 meetings.
Meanwhile, Lazio will look to pick up from where they left off before the international break.
Biancocelesti have won their last four games in all competitions, including a 2-1 comeback win against Empoli last time out.
Pedro came off the bench to hand Marco Baroni’s side a win seven minutes from time, one that pushed them further up the standings, where they sit in fourth place.
“Pedro is an extraordinary guy, a constant reference point for everyone,” Baroni told DAZN. “I always tell the players to watch him, even when he’s just in the locker room putting his boots on,” he added.
They will now make the trip to Juventus this weekend, hoping to return as happy travelers.
Having secured a 1-0 win over Juve in their last league meeting, Lazio will aim to record back-to-back wins over the hosts for the first time since 2001.
Juventus vs. Lazio: Team form (last six games)
Note: The last game comes first
Juventus league form:
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Juventus form (all competitions):
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Lazio league form
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Juventus vs. Lazio: Team news
Motta is likely to field a 4-2-3-1 formation with Dušan Vlahović leading the attack.
Francisco Conceição is suspended following a red card, and Teun Koopmeiners is out with a rib injury.
Weston McKennie and Nicolás González are also unavailable due to muscle and thigh issues sustained during international duty.
Lazio, on the other hand have a relatively healthy squad for their upcoming match against Juventus, with only Manuel Lazzari expected to miss the game due to a thigh injury.
Matteo Guendouzi is a potential starter if he recovers from a bruised toe sustained during international duty, while Matias Vecino is available as a substitute in central midfield.
Juventus vs Lazio: Possible lineup
Juventus:
Di Gregorio; Savona, Kalulu, Gatti, Cabal; Locatelli, Thuram; Cambiaso, Yildiz, Mbangula; Vlahovic
Lazio:
Provedel; Marusic, Gila, Romagnoli, Tavares; Rovella, Guendouzi; Isaksen, Dia, Zaccagni; Castellanos
Juventus vs Lazio match prediction: Juventus 1-1 Lazio
Despite Juventus’ dominance in this fixture on home soil, their injury woes could limit their ability to secure a victory against Lazio.
Lazio has been in strong form and has scored goals consistently this season, but the hosts’ unbeaten record cannot be overlooked; hence, a draw is a feasible outcome.
