Prediction: Match to end in 2-2 draw
Best Odds: 10/1
Bookmaker: Betfair
Lazio and Juventus will lock horns with each other in Serie A this weekend. The match is slated to kick off at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome at 11:30am UK time on Sunday and promises to be an exciting game of football.
Lazio
Lazio have made a disappointing start to the season and are already in danger of falling off the pace in terms of challenging for the Champions League places in the Serie A table. Simone Inzaghi’s side are as low as 10th in the league table with just 10 points from six matches.
Although the Eagles are only two points behind fourth-placed Atalanta, the likes of Napoli, Inter Milan and AS Roma all are above them in the standings, and they need to put a run of wins together to make the push. Lazio will head into the match against Juventus on the back of a 1-1 draw with Zenit Saint Petersburg away from home in Russia in the Europa League, although they won against Torino 4-3 away from home in Turin in Serie A last weekend.
Team news
It remains to be seen if Ciro Immobile is able to feature. The 30-year-old Italy international is one of the best strikers in Serie A, and if he is able to lead the line, then it will enhance Lazio’s chances of picking up all three points from the encounter.
Juventus
Like Lazio, Juventus have not made the starts to the season, as Andrea Pirlo seems to be still finding his feet as the manager of the club he is a legend at. The Turin giants are third in Serie A at the moment with 12 points from six matches, as many as four points behind leaders AC Milan.
Although Juventus have a strong team, this season they seem to be facing a stiff competition to make it 10 Serie A title success in a row. Milan and Inter Milan are set to be their two main challengers. Juve will head into the match against Lazio on the back of a 4-1 victory over Ferencvarosi TC away from home in the Champions League in midweek, having defeated Spezia by the same scoreline on the road in Serie A last weekend.
Team news
Former Arsenal star Aaron Ramsey will miss the match against Lazio, as the Juventus midfielder suffered a muscle injury in the Champions League in midweek.
Key Factors to Consider
- Juventus have scored eight goals in their past two competitive matches.
Juventus have conceded five goals in six Serie A games.
Lazio have scored 10 goals in the league this season.
Lazio have conceded 12 goals in six league matches this campaign.
Cristiano Ronaldo has scored five goals and provided one assist in the league.
Conclusion
Juventus appear to be getting back in form, and given the quality of players they have, they should be considered favourites for the match. However, Lazio can spring an upset, especially if they score first. There is a very good chance that this Serie A game could end up in a draw.
Prediction: Match to end in 2-2 draw
Best Odds: 10/1
Bookmaker: Betfair
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