Juventus vs Lazio

Juventus

<p>The Old Lady [WWLWW] return to Serie A action after their Coppa Italia exit. They suffered an embarrassing 3-0 loss to Atalanta on Thursday night.</p> <p>Juventus sit fourth with 45 points and remain in the race for Champions League qualification. Lazio are eighth on 32 points and look to close the gap and strengthen their push for European football.</p> <p>The Turin giants have built their campaign on consistency, particularly on home soil. Juventus have recorded a strong 64 percent win rate at the Allianz Stadium this season, turning their ground into one of the more difficult venues for visiting teams. Their control of matches is often evident early on, highlighted by the fact that they have not trailed at half-time in any of their last 18 home meetings with Lazio in Serie A.</p> <p>Looking at the broader picture, Juventus’ resilience has been remarkable. The Bianconeri are undefeated in 53 of their last 61 league matches, a statistic that underlines both defensive organisation and an ability to grind out results even when performances are not at their peak. That stability has also translated into a 15-match unbeaten run at home in league play, further reinforcing their status as favourites heading into this encounter.</p> <p>Historically, Juventus has enjoyed the upper hand in this fixture. Across 49 Serie A clashes between the sides, they have claimed 28 victories. Jonathan David is expected at the attacking end of Juve’s 4-2-3-1 formation.</p>

Lazio

<p>Lazio will make Sunday’s trip off the back of a hard-fought 3-2 win over Genoa. One area of concern for the Roman side is their attacking output on the road, with Lazio averaging just 0.55 goals in recent away matches.</p> <p>Against a Juventus team known for controlling space and limiting clear chances, improving that statistic could prove crucial.</p> <p>From a tactical perspective, this matchup may develop into a measured contest rather than an open shootout. Juventus are comfortable managing games once ahead, while Lazio’s conservative style naturally slows the tempo.</p> <p>Patience and efficiency in front of goal could therefore decide the outcome.</p> <p>Having recently put an end to a two-game winless run [DWLDW], the visitors will be seeking back-to-back victories here no matter how unlikely those prospects seem.</p> <p>A 4-3-3 formation with Isaksen, Pedro and Daniel Maldini in attack may be seen against the Old Lady.</p>