Lazio v Juventus: Prediction, Tips and Odds

Lazio and Juventus are level on points in a tight race for a UEFA Champions League spot in the Italian top flight and it looks likely to be a low-scoring affair when the two meet at the Stadio Olimpico this weekend.

With the top two clear and Atalanta holding a decent grip of third place, it looks as though there will be just one UEFA Champions League spot up for grabs in the final three Serie A games of the season.

Four teams are separated by a single point in the battle for that position so it looks set to be an enthralling end to the campaign. Lazio and Juventus are key protagonists in that race for fourth spot - along with Roma and Bologna - so this game could have major ramifications.

Lazio v Juventus betting tips and predictions

Under 2.5 goals - 4/6

Given the stakes in this game, a low-scoring affair was always a big possibility but the playing style of these two teams makes it even more likely.

Juventus have been in rebuilding mode following the departure of Thiago Motta, Igor Tudor has been slowly piecing together an injury-hit back line and they have been on a decent run but have hardly turned heads since the new bosses’ arrival.

Lazio have bounced back admirably from their shock defeat to Bodo/Glimt in the Europa League quarter-finals, taking seven points from the last nine available.

Since a 5-0 defeat to Bologna in March they have conceded just four times in their last six league games as they tighten things up at the back at the business end of the campaign.

With an away tie to title-chasing Inter looming, the hosts need to avoid defeat against Juve if they are to have any chance of landing a top-four spot.

Low-scoring matches have become a regular theme for both teams recently, seven of Lazio’s last eight in all competitions have gone under 2.5 goals while the same can be said of five of Juventus’ last six outings.

There was just one goal in it when these two met earlier in the season, with the Old Lady coming out on top thanks to a Mario Gila own goal.

Another low-scoring affair looks likely in this clash and under 2.5 goals is the fancy between these two teams aiming for a European spot.

Randal Muani to score at any time - 12/5

Juventus will be boosted by the news that Dusan Vlahovic is back from injury but this game may come too soon for the Serbian to start straight away.

That means that Randal Kolo Muani is likely to lead the line for the Old Lady and he has impressed since his loan arrival from Paris Saint-Germain in January.

The 26-year-old has scored six Serie A goals in 10 starts for his new side and is also their penalty taker when Vlahovic is not on the pitch.

This game could be decided by a moment of magic and the Frenchman looks like one of the main contenders to produce one of those.  

Mattia Zaccagni to be shown a card - 21/10

Mattia Zaccagni has been key to Lazio’s efforts this season, with eight goals and six assists in 32 league games.

One area the 29-year-old struggles in however is with discipline as he has been shown nine yellow cards in Serie A this season, with another four collected in the Europa League.

Only Nicolo Rovella has been shown more for the hosts and Zaccagni looks a solid card candidate again in this one.

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Lazio v Juventus odds

Lazio - 29/20
Draw - 11/5
Juventus - 2/1

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