TURIN, Italy – Juventus will look to rebound from a midweek Coppa Italia disappointment when they host Lazio on Sunday, . The match, kicking off at , presents a crucial opportunity for Juventus to solidify their position in the Serie A top four, while Lazio aims to climb into the upper half of the table.
Juventus suffered a 3-0 defeat to Atalanta in the Coppa Italia quarter-finals, halting a four-game unbeaten streak. However, their league form has been strong under new manager Luciano Spalletti, with seven wins in their last nine Serie A assignments. A victory against Lazio is vital, as Roma currently trails them by just one point in the standings.
Lazio, meanwhile, ended a recent slump with a narrow 3-2 victory over Genoa, a result that moved them to eighth place in Serie A with 32 points. A win in Turin would be a significant boost to their hopes of securing a top-half finish.
Team News and Expected Lineups
Juventus will be without forwards Dušan Vlahović and Arkadiusz Milik due to injury. Lazio will be missing Samuel Žigo, Manuel Lazzari, Mattia Zaccagni, and Luca Pellegrini through suspension.
Juventus (4-2-3-1): Michele Di Gregorio; Pierre Kalulu, Gleison Bremer, Lloyd Kelly, Andrea Cambiaso; Manuel Locatelli, Kévin Toure; Francesco Consigli, Weston McKennie, Kenan Yildiz; Jonathan David.
Lazio (4-3-3): Ivan Provedel; Adam Marušić, Mario Gila, Oliver Prošus, Nuno Tavares; Kenneth Taylor, Danilo Cataldi, Toma Bašić; Gustav Isaksen, Pedro Rodríguez, Daniele Maldini.
Recent Encounters
The recent history between these two sides favors Lazio, though the margins have been slim. Their last meeting on , saw Lazio emerge victorious with a 1-0 win at the Stadio Olimpico. Prior to that, the teams played to a 1-1 draw on . Juventus secured a 1-0 win in their previous encounter at the Allianz Stadium on . The Coppa Italia has also seen recent clashes, with Lazio winning 2-1 on , and Juventus responding with a 2-0 victory on .
Where to Watch
Fans in the United States can stream the match on Fubo USA, with a five-day free trial available for new customers. In the UK, DAZN UK will provide live coverage. Australian viewers can tune in on beIN Sports Australia, while Canadian fans can watch on Fubo Canada. International viewers have access through Bet365. Viewers in South/Sub-Saharan Africa can find the game on SuperSport, while Malaysian fans can watch on Astro. The match will also be available on STARZPLAY in the Middle East. For those traveling or looking to bypass geo-restrictions, a VPN such as NordVPN can be utilized.
The match will be broadcast on True Premier Football 3 in Thailand.
Serie A Standings
As of , the Serie A standings are as follows:
- Internazionale: 55 points
- AC Milan: 50 points
- Napoli: 49 points
- Juventus: 45 points
- AS Roma: 44 points
- Como: 41 points
- Atalanta: 36 points
- Lazio: 32 points
- Udinese: 32 points
- Bologna: 30 points
This match represents a significant test for both Juventus and Lazio. For Juventus, it’s about maintaining momentum in the race for Champions League qualification and building on Spalletti’s positive impact. For Lazio, it’s an opportunity to climb the table and potentially challenge for a European spot. The tactical battle between Spalletti and Lazio’s manager will be one to watch, as will the performance of key players like Weston McKennie and Jonathan David for Juventus, and Gustav Isaksen for Lazio.
