- Juventus are unbeaten in three home Serie A 2026/2027 games, winning two, and have scored five goals.
- Lazio have won all three of their Serie A 2026/2027 away games and are averaging 1.67 goals per game on the road.
- A tactical battle is expected between a possession-based Juventus and a high-intensity Lazio.
Tight clash expected at Allianz Stadium
Sunday's Serie A 2026-2027 encounter between Juventus FC and SS Lazio sees 6th-placed Juve take on 2nd-placed Lazio and both sides have 11 and 16 points respectively from their opening six games. A lot has happened since the two sides played out a wild 2-2 draw at Allianz Stadium in Serie A 2025/2026, with both clubs shaking up their respective lineups. Luciano Spalletti has certainly brought a more free-flowing and possession-based style of play to La Vecchia Signora, but their 2-1-2 record across all competitions from their last five games suggests that they haven't quite got their groove yet. Juventus's 1-1 away draw at Cagliari was disappointing following a 0-1 defeat at home to Serie A 2026/2027 newcomers Cremonese in a friendly and they have a lot to prove in this clash. Gennaro Gattuso's Lazio will attempt to suffocate Juve with their trademark high-intensity 4-3-3 system and that should make for an interesting tactical battle on Sunday. If the Biancocelesti can get their press right, they will force Juve to play in tight spaces and try to nick the ball in midfield, while Spalletti will look to dictate the rhythm of the game through his central pivot and play a more direct game through the wings.
Lazio’s away form makes them dangerous
The Biancocelesti travel on a wave of confidence after beating Monza 3-1 in Serie A following a wild 3-3 home draw with Juve Stabia in a midweek friendly. Lazio's 3-2-0 record from their last five matches is better than Juventus, but Juventus haven't lost at home yet this term, which should give them the edge in what is likely to be a close contest.
Lazio haven't won in their last two Serie A 2026/2027 visits to Juventus and that should ensure the hosts maintain their unbeaten run at the Allianz, but the fact that the visitors have won all of their away games this season makes this game a live bet.
Free-kicks and set pieces could prove key
Under 2.5 goals is the play at 1.9 and should cover a cagey and tense match in what could be a pivotal early-table Serie A clash. Spalletti's side are more likely to unlock the game via a free-kick or a set-piece, but Lazio's Davide Frattesi has made a flying start to the season with three goals in five Serie A appearances - one more than Edon Zhegrova, who is Juve's spark-plug. Tijjani Noslin has been equally as effective for the visitors, with three of his Lazio's nine goals in their last five. The odds and the form suggest a tight game is on the cards, with the draw at 3.75 coming in just behind Juve at 1.62 and Lazio at 5.4 in the 1X2 market. Juve will edge it because of their home record and the fact that Spalletti is more experienced in these situations, but we're going to play it safe with an under 2.5 goals bet.
