Lazio vs Juventus – Clash for Champions League Spots in Serie A Round 36

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Lazio vs Juventus – Serie A Round 36 Preview (May 10, 2025)

Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025
Kick-off: 17:00 CET
Stadium: Stadio Olimpico, Rome
Competition: Serie A – Round 36

⚔️ Tension in Rome as Top-Four Rivals Collide

With only three rounds left in the Serie A season, Lazio and Juventus find themselves in a direct fight for Champions League qualification. Both clubs sit tied on 63 points, and with competition from Roma and Atalanta not far behind, this game in Rome carries massive weight for both sides.

🦅 Lazio – Strong Run, but Home Form Wobbly

Lazio have gathered momentum in 2025, going unbeaten in their last 6 matches in all competitions. Their latest result, a hard-fought 1–0 away win over Empoli, underlines their new-found defensive solidity. That victory was secured thanks to a 7th-minute goal by Boulaye Dia, who continues to impress since joining in January.

However, Lazio’s home form has been underwhelming, with 5 straight draws at the Stadio Olimpico since early March. Coach Maurizio Sarri has emphasized structure and discipline, but breaking down compact teams has proven difficult.

Still, Lazio’s recent home record against Juventus is promising—they have won their last two league games against the Bianconeri in Rome. If they win again, it would be their first three-match home winning streak over Juventus since 1956.

🔍 Key Lazio Stats in 2025 (Serie A Only)

  • Last 6 games: W3 D3 L0

  • Home games in 2025: D5

  • Top scorer in 2025: Boulaye Dia (4 goals)

  • Clean sheets: 4 in last 6 matches

🦓 Juventus – Inconsistent, but Still in the Race

Juventus continue to experience a turbulent spring. Since February, their form has dipped considerably, and in 2025 they’ve managed just 3 wins in 10 matches. Their most recent outing ended in a frustrating 1–1 draw against Bologna, where an early lead slipped away due to a disjointed second-half performance.

Manager Igor Tudor, under pressure to finish in the top four, will welcome back Dusan Vlahovic, the club’s leading scorer with 9 goals, who has recovered from a thigh injury. However, the squad remains stretched: Federico Gatti and Teun Koopmeiners are out, while Kenan Yildiz is suspended following his red card against Monza.

Juventus have also struggled in away games lately, earning just 2 wins in their last 8 away fixtures.

🔍 Key Juventus Stats in 2025 (Serie A Only)

  • Last 6 games: W2 D2 L2

  • Away games in 2025: W2 D2 L4

  • Top scorer: Dusan Vlahovic (9 goals)

  • Goals scored in last 5 games: 4

📈 Head-to-Head and Recent Trends

  • Last 5 Serie A meetings: Juventus W3, Lazio W2

  • No draws in last 8 H2H matches

  • Both teams have scored in 4 of the last 6 meetings

  • Lazio won last 2 home matches vs Juventus

🧠 Tactical Notes

  • Lazio will likely stick with a 4-3-3 formation emphasizing width and set pieces.

  • Juventus may adopt a cautious 3-5-2 setup, using Vlahovic as the main outlet.

  • Expect a physical midfield battle and tight marking in the final third.

🔮 Score Prediction: Lazio 1–1 Juventus

Given the stakes, a draw seems the most probable outcome. Lazio’s defensive consistency should hold up at home, but Vlahovic’s return could be decisive in ensuring Juventus don’t leave empty-handed.

✅ Best Bets

  • Both Teams to Score – Yes

  • Under 2.5 Goals

  • Dusan Vlahovic to Score Anytime