Juventus vs Lazio Predictions
- Both teams have scored in three of Juventus’ last four games, of which the Bianconeri have only won one.
- Lazio have hit the net 10 times in their last five matches, going unbeaten in that run.
- Seven of the last nine meetings between Juventus and Lazio have contained goals at both ends.
Crisis club Juventus need Coppa relief
Both Juventus and Lazio have won the Coppa Italia five times since the turn of the century, a tally only matched by Inter Milan in that time. However, they approach Thursday’s quarter-final in Turin in contrasting runs of form. Still reeling from their 15-point deduction in Serie A, Juve have won just one of their last four games, while Lazio are unbeaten in five matches. However, recent meetings between the sides have entertained, and more of the same is expected from this high-stakes contest.Juventus slumped to a surprise 2-0 defeat to Monza last time out, leaving them 13th in Serie A. Massimiliano Allegri’s men have failed to win three of their last four games, in which they have conceded 11 goals – a surprising downturn following a run of five consecutive clean sheets either side of the World Cup. Sunday’s loss represented the first time Juve had been shut out since October’s Champions League loss to Maccabi Haifa, and both teams have scored in three of their last four matches.
Lazio were held to a 1-1 draw by Fiorentina on Sunday, and while that result represents a setback for Maurizio Sarri’s men, they are now unbeaten in five outings despite being unable to start skipper Ciro Immobile in their last three. The Biancocelesti have scored 10 goals in their last five games, a run which includes their terrific 4-0 win against Milan last week, and seven of their last nine meetings with Juventus have contained goals at both ends – an entertaining affair is always expected when they visit Turin.
Quarter-final blockbuster set to provide goals
With Juventus’ backline being breached repeatedly in recent weeks, backing both teams to net when they face Lazio – who have hit 36 goals in 20 Serie A outings this season – looks prudent.Meanwhile, with both teams certain to field strong teams as they target silverware, an entertaining 2-2 draw – which was also the result when Lazio last visited the Allianz Stadium – could represent a decent correct score prediction, teeing up extra time.