Juventus and Lazio are set to face off in an exciting Serie A match at the Stadio Olimpico. This showdown promises to be thrilling as both teams grapple with their current form.
Match Overview
The clash begins at 19:45 GMT. Juventus, aiming to end a nine-match winless stretch, will feature the dynamic duo of Dusan Vlahovic and Jonathan David in the starting lineup. Meanwhile, Lazio, under the management of Maurizio Sarri, hopes to maintain their unbeaten streak.
Juventus Seeking Revival
Juventus is struggling, having not won in their last nine matches across Serie A and the Champions League. Recent performances have shown signs of improvement, even when they narrowly lost 1-0 to Real Madrid. Coach Igor Tudor has made tactical changes, opting for a two-striker system with Vlahovic and David leading the attack.
- Unavailable Players:
- Kenan Yildiz (knee issue)
- Gleison Bremer
- Juan Cabal
- Arek Milik
- Carlo Pinsoglio
- Returning Players:
- Manuel Locatelli
- Francisco Conceicao
- Mattia Perin (goalkeeper)
Lazio’s Challenges
Lazio remains unbeaten in their last three games, although they have recorded two consecutive draws against Torino and Atalanta. The squad faces several injury setbacks with key players sidelined.
- Injured Players:
- Nuno Tavares
- Matteo Cancellieri
- Taty Castellanos
- Nicolò Rovella
- Samuel Gigot
- Fisayo Dele-Bashiru
In response to these setbacks, Sarri has opted for Adam Marusic and Manuel Lazzari as full-backs. Toma Basic has emerged as a key midfielder, while Gustav Isaksen will support Boulaye Dia and Mattia Zaccagni in the attack.
Predicted Line-ups
| Team | Formation | Starting XI |
|---|---|---|
| Juventus | 4-3-3 | Perin; Kalulu, Gatti, Kelly; Conceição, Koopmeiners, Locatelli, McKennie, Cambiaso; Vlahovic, David |
| Lazio | 3-5-2 | Provedel; Lazzari, Gila, Romagnoli, Marusic; Guendouzi, Cataldi, Basic; Isaksen, Dia, Zaccagni |
This Serie A matchup between Lazio and Juventus promises to deliver high stakes for both teams as they aim to improve their standings this season.
