Juventus and Lazio are set to face off in an exciting Serie A encounter. Juventus currently lie 2nd in the table while Lazio is 5th.

Head-to-Head Record (Last 7 Years)

In recent meetings, Juventus and Lazio have split wins, with both teams claiming important victories. Lazio defeated Juventus 2-1 in the Coppa Italia on April 3, 2024, while Juventus managed a 2-0 win in Serie A just days earlier. Lazio has been more competitive lately, winning 3 of their last 5 head-to-head encounters.

• Juventus Wins: 10
• Draws: 2
• Lazio Wins: 5

Last 5 Matches

1. Lazio 2-1 Juventus – 03 Apr 2024
2. Juventus 2-0 Lazio – 30 Mar 2024
3. Lazio 1-0 Juventus – 16 Sep 2023
4. Juventus 3-1 Lazio – 09 Apr 2023
5. Lazio 2-1 Juventus – 02 Sep 2022

 Team Form

Juventus

• Serie A Form: W, D, D, D, W, D
• All Competitions: D, W, D, W, W, D

Juventus has been hard to beat, but draws have hampered their momentum. Their unbeaten run continues, though they will aim for more decisive victories.

Lazio

• Serie A Form: L, D, W, L, W, W
• All Competitions: W, L, W, W, W, W

Lazio comes into this game on a hot streak, winning four consecutive matches across all competitions. Their form has improved significantly, placing them among the top teams in Serie A.

Possible Lineups

Juventus Starting XI:
Di Gregorio; Savona, Kalulu, Gatti, Cabal; Locatelli, Thuram; Cambiaso, Yildiz, Mbangula; Vlahovic

Lazio Starting XI:
Provedel; Marusic, Gila, Romagnoli, Tavares; Rovella, Guendouzi; Isaksen, Dia, Zaccagni; Castellanos

Key Players to Watch

• Juventus: Dusan Vlahovic – A prolific striker, Vlahovic will be crucial in breaking down Lazio’s defense.
• Lazio: Mattia Zaccagni – Lazio’s creative force, Zaccagni has been instrumental in their recent run of wins.

Important Facts

• Juventus has not lost at home to Lazio in their last 8 encounters.
• Lazio’s last away win against Juventus came in 2017.
• Juventus is unbeaten in their last 14 home games.
• Juventus scores 30% of their goals between the 46th and 60th minutes, while Lazio is dangerous in the final 15 minutes of matches.
• In the last 76 meetings, Juventus has won 40 times, while Lazio has 20 wins.

5 Betting Tips

1. Over 1.5 Goals: 100% of their recent meetings have seen more than 1.5 goals.
2. Juventus to Win the First Half: Juventus wins 31% of their first halves, and they have a strong home record.
3. Both Teams to Score: With both teams in form, expect goals from either side.
4. Lazio to Score in Second Half: Lazio scores 29% of their goals in the final 15 minutes.
5. Under 3.5 Goals: Their meetings tend to be close, with an average of 2.6 goals per game.

SWOT Analysis: Juventus vs Lazio

Juventus

Strengths:

• Home Dominance: Unbeaten in their last 14 home matches.
• Strong History vs Lazio: Won 20 of the 35 home meetings against Lazio, with a goal difference of 67-35.
• Resilient Defense: Haven’t lost in their last 9 games.
• Efficient Scoring Period: 30% of their goals come between the 46th and 60th minute.
• Strong First Half Record: Juventus wins the first half in 31% of matches.

Weaknesses:

• Inconsistent Home Scoring: Failed to score in 2 of 4 home matches this season.
• Struggles When Trailing: Only win 20% of matches when down 0-1 at home.
• Recent Inconsistencies Against Lazio: Lost 3 of their last 5 encounters with Lazio.

Opportunities:

• Lazio’s Weak Start Away: Lazio struggles when trailing 1-0 away, with only 9% comeback success.
• Key Players in Form: Dusan Vlahovic could exploit Lazio’s defensive lapses.
• Build on Home Record: Extend unbeaten streak at home with another win against a formidable opponent.

Threats:

• Lazio’s Recent Form: Lazio has a 4-match winning streak and performs better than Juventus this season.
• Late Lazio Goals: Lazio often scores in the final 15 minutes (29% of their goals).
• Historical Tough Matches: The most common result between these teams is 2-0, which hasn’t always favored Juventus.

Lazio

Strengths:

• In-Form Attack: Have scored in 6 consecutive matches.
• Late-Game Scoring Ability: 29% of their goals come between the 76th and 90th minute, showing their strong finishes.
• Better Recent Record vs Juventus: Won 3 of the last 5 matches.

Weaknesses:

• Struggle to Come Back: When down 1-0 away, they only win 9% of the time.
• Poor Record in Turin: Haven’t won away against Juventus since 2017.
• Conceding Early: Lazio concedes often in the first half, with Juventus having a strong first-half performance.

Opportunities:

• Exploit Juventus’ Inconsistent Scoring: Juventus has failed to score in 2 of their 4 home matches this season.
• Momentum Advantage: Lazio’s form is superior to Juventus this season, with better overall performances in recent matches.
• Win to Break the Away Curse: A victory in Turin would break their 7-year winless run at Juventus.

Threats:

• Juventus’ Home Advantage: Lazio has lost 20 of their 35 away matches at Juventus.
• Juventus’ Strength After Leading: Juventus wins 81% of matches when leading 1-0 at home.
• Balanced Encounters: With an average of 2.6 goals per meeting, the games are often close and unpredictable.

Prediction

This match is expected to be closely contested, with both teams having strengths in attack. Juventus’ home advantage and unbeaten run give them the edge, but Lazio’s recent form makes them a threat.

Final Prediction: Juventus 1-1 Lazio