Lazio vs Juventus Prediction: Serie A Match on 08.04.2023

Lazio will host Juventus at the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday at 19:45 GMT in a massive Serie A clash with top-four implications for both sides.

 

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Key Highlights

Lazio Top-Four Favorites?

It is an exciting time for Lazio as Maurizio Sarri’s side kick into their stride in the run-in. Their sterling form has seen them rise to second on the table, although they are a massive 16 points behind league leaders Napoli with ten matches remaining in the Serie A season.

Sarri will be looking to keep the good times going when they host Juventus at the Stadio Olimpico in a big clash for Lazio, one that will test their top-four credentials.

The focus for Sarri and his charges will be to assert their home form and get the win against Juventus to underscore their tag as favorites to finish inside the top four.

Juventus’ European Chances?

Juventus have rallied and risen to seventh on the table. Their form is underlined by their three consecutive wins they have scored to come within six points of the top four with 10 matches remaining.

Massimiliano Allegri hopes that his side can kick on in the run-in and make a serious stab at qualifying for the Champions League.

This objective by the Old Lady is helped by the inconsistency of the sides around Juventus, especially those above them, like Atalanta, Roma, and Inter. 

Therefore, a win at Lazio will be a huge result for Juventus and a statement of intent for their aims to finish inside the top four at the end of the Serie A season.

Injury Report

Lazio

Maurizio Sarri will pick his side to face Juventus without center-back Mario Gila. The 22-year-old defender is sidelined with a foot injury. Gila has been out of action since April 1, 2023, and no return date has been set by the club’s medical department.

Adam Marusic was suspended for the clash against Monza, which ended in a 2-0 triumph for Lazio. The 30-year-old right-back will be back for selection in the clash against Juventus. 

Juventus

Allegri will be without center-forward Kaio Jorge; the 21-year-old is facing fitness issues and has been sidelined since February 15, 2023.

Juventus will also be without central midfielder Paul Pogba, who is nursing a tea in the abductor’s muscle; the Frenchman is expected to be back by April 7, 2023. However, the match against Lazio is expected to come too soon for the former Manchester United midfielder.

Allegri and his side will also be without influential left-winger Federico Chiesa (tendon irritation) and experienced center-back Leandro Bonucci (leg injury).

 

Possible Lineups

Lazio

I. Provedel; E. Hysaj, A. Ramagnoli, N. Casale, M. Lazzari; L. Alberto, D. Cataldi, S. Milinkovic-Savic; M. Zaccagni, F. Anderson, Pedro

Juventus

V. Szczesny; F. Gatti, G. Bremer, Danilo; J. Cuadrado, N. Fagioli, M. Locatelli, E. Barrenechea, M. De Sciglio; A. Milik, M. Kean

Prediction

The in-form Lazio will look to retain their signature approach to matches under Maurizio Sarri. They will look to dominate the midfield areas and keep the ball. Lazio will also press viciously throughout the pitch. They will squeeze the pitch with a high line and look to win the ball higher up the pitch. 

Juventus will look to impose themselves on Lazio from early on. However, Massimiliano Allegri’s side will also focus on being solid at the back. With their back-three defensive approach, Juventus will look to play out from the back and try to pick runs from deep to avoid the Lazio press.

Lazio are in a good run of form, and the team is full of confidence as they look to finish on a high in the run-in. They are the favorites to win this match and extend their good run in Serie A.

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