Lazio take on the visitors Juventus in the round 8 match of Italian Serie A. The match will be played on Sunday, October 26th at Stadio Olimpico (Rome).
Lazio recently finished second in Serie A — matching their best result in the past 25 years. However, that success was followed by a poor run, which led to the dismissal of Sarri, the architect of their resurgence. Things didn’t improve afterward; last season, Lazio failed to qualify for European competitions, finishing behind Fiorentina on tiebreakers despite earning the same 65 points. Even Bologna, who have reestablished themselves as solid mid-table contenders, outperformed them in the cup. The club brought back “The Smoker” to steady the ship, but results remain underwhelming. They started this campaign poorly, losing half of their opening matches and only managing wins over Verona and Genoa. Their most recent outing was a goalless draw away at Atalanta — at least a minor positive against a strong opponent. Lazio have shown signs of defensive discipline lately, but their attack still lacks consistency. The home crowd could help them regain rhythm, yet their current form offers little confidence.
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Juventus are unlikely to contend for the title this season. The Old Lady lifted the Coppa Italia under Allegri in 2024 and finished third in Serie A, but the coach was abruptly dismissed before the season’s end. The club’s attempt to rebuild under Thiago Motta, who had impressed at Bologna, proved unsuccessful, forcing yet another managerial change. Tudor has since returned to Turin as the main coach and guided the team to fourth place, narrowly ahead of Roma. However, Juventus struggled both in the Club World Cup and the early stages of this campaign — after a few opening wins, they slipped into a streak of draws. Following the international break, they suffered a 0-2 defeat to Como, which exposed their ongoing issues in front of goal. Their midweek clash with Real Madrid brought another setback, a narrow 0-1 loss without scoring. Juventus remain compact defensively, but their lack of attacking sharpness continues to limit their ambitions. Unless their form improves soon, even a top-four finish could be under threat.
Since 2023, these clubs have alternated home wins six times in a row. But in May, the streak finally ended with a 1-1 draw in Rome. Overall, Juventus look more balanced and consistent at the moment. The safest bet appears to be Juventus (0) Asian handicap, as the visitors have a better chance to edge this matchup.
The Eagles continue to struggle for stability.
Prediction for the match: Juventus to win with 0.0 handicap.
