Juventus vs Lazio Predictions and Betting Tips
All of the top four teams at the end of last season are pitted against each other this weekend. We would be focusing on the game at the Allianz Stadium as Juventus play hosts to Lazio. With the Turin-based outfit keen on preserving their unbeaten record, how well will they manage against Inzaghi's troops?
With regards to their head-to-head record, Juventus have been dominant against their opponents. In all 58 meetings between them, The Old Lady has 28 wins to boot with just 12 games ending in stalemates. This leaves the capital club with just 13 wins. Lazio has managed to string a couple of victories against Juventus in recent seasons. Most especially last season, Lazio won two of the three meetings between the teams. As such, they would in no way feel intimidated as they travel to Turin.
Major test for Pirlo
Juventus hasn't yet found their rhythm under the tutelage of Andrea Pirlo. The Italian midfielder who was initially was supposed to be in charge of the u-23 squad is still yet prove that he's able to handle the job of being Juve's head-coach. However, they head into this game unbeaten in the league and a win on Sunday takes them within one of Milan.
Pirlo and the Juventus supporter alike must have been extremely delighted to see that Ronaldo made his return to the side last weekend. The Portuguese ace meant the difference in their last league game against Spezia as he netted a brace coming off the bench to earn his side their third league win. Morata netted a brace of his own in midweek against Ferecvarosi recording their second group stage win.
Lazio in unfamiliar territory
Inzaghi and his boys find themselves in 10th place after Matchday six. The capital club has managed three wins, two draws, and one loss. This is quite under-par and, as such, they would have to dig deep if they're not to register their second loss against the defending champions.
The Biancocelesti was involved in a seven-goal thriller in their most recent league game against Torino. Inzaghi and his troops needed two goals in the 90th minute to cop all three points after being 3-2 down as at the 90th minute. They failed to follow that up with a win in midweek as they played out a 1-1 draw at Zenit.
Juventus vs Lazio Team News
Juventus possible starting XI:
Szczesesny; Cuadrado, Bonucci, Chiellini, Danilo; Rabiot, Bentancur, Artur; Ronaldo, Dybala, Morata
Lazio possible starting XI:
Felipe, Hoedt, Acerbi; Marusic, Akpa-Akpro, Lucas, Milinkovic-Savic, Fares; Immobile, Correa
Juventus vs Lazio Prediction: 2-1
Juventus lost only one game at home all through the 2019/20 season. Although they haven't impressed this new campaign, they're expected to be tough to beat at home. Also, with the return of Chiellini and Ronaldo, Pirlo will feel he now has a reliable team to field.
As a result, we believe the Turin based side cops this victory in a both teams to score game.
