Looking to build on their midweek European success by improving their domestic form, Juventus host a Lazio side who have had a historic start to their Serie A campaign.
Match News and Current Form
Juventus maintained their perfect European record midweek by coming from behind to win 2-1 at Celta Vigo. Domestic form paints a rockier picture, as a 1-1 draw at Cagliari left them with just one win from their last four Serie A matches and with 11 points so far this term (W3, D2, L1), making this their worst six-game start in four seasons. Tensions boiled over at full-time in their last Serie A match as head coach Luciano Spalletti was sent off following a clash with his counterpart, meaning he'll be absent from the touchline here. The Bianconeri will look to rely on home comforts to navigate his absence, as they remain unbeaten at Allianz Stadium this term (W3, D1) with three clean sheets to boot.
A 3-1 victory over Monza last time out kept Lazio level on points with Inter at the Serie A summit ahead of this round. Gennaro Gattuso’s side remain unbeaten this term (W5, D1) and in doing so have registered their finest start to a Serie A campaign in club history, a record which now gives them the chance to record six wins across their opening seven games of a season for the first time ever. Gattuso now stands on the brink of history himself, as he looks to become the first manager ever to win six of his first seven Serie A games in charge of the Biancocelesti, and that impressive form extends seamlessly to their travels, with Lazio winning all three away league matches this season, despite going into half-time goalless on every occasion.
Head-to-Head History
The last nine Serie A meetings are evenly split with three wins apiece and three draws, though Juventus previously won 12 of 15 (D1, L2). Historically, the Bianconeri still dominate this fixture, claiming more top-flight wins (87) and goals (290) against Lazio than any other club.
Hot Stats and Streaks
Each of Juventus’ last eight home league matches produced exactly two goals.
Juventus have conceded just once in the opening 60 minutes this Serie A season.
Ahead of this round, Lazio are one of only two sides yet to concede a first-half goal this term.
Lazio have opened the scoring in five of their six Serie A matches.
Key Players to Watch and Missing Players
After netting a midweek brace in Europe, Nick Woltemade aims to open his Serie A account for Juventus, with six of his last eight goals for club or country arriving before half-time. Lazio’s match-winner from last weekend was Gustav Isaksen and he presents a late threat, having scored five of his previous seven competitive goals after the break.
Juventus remain severely depleted without key attacker Kenan Yıldız, while Lazio are sweating over the fitness of Albert Guðmundsson and Nicolò Rovella.
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Betting Analysis
Given both sides’ habit of keeping things tight early on, backing a goalless first half carries strong appeal.
Author: Tomáš Vlasák