Round 29 of the 2022-23 Italian Serie A wraps up Saturday, April 8, with a highly-anticipated clash from Stadio Olimpico in Rome, so we bring you the best Lazio vs. Juventus betting pick along with the latest odds update.
Lazio – Juventus Betting Tip, Prediction & Odds (8.4.2023)
The race for the Champions League qualification spots is heating up, and Juventus, who were docked 15 points for transfer irregularities, desperately need a win at Stadio Olimpico. Lazio, on the other side, are in a much more comfortable position and hope they can stay on the right track.
Lazio vs. Juventus: Initial Situation
Lazio are second in Serie A with 55 points (W16, D7, L5) and a 44:19 goal difference. The Eagles are 16 points behind Napoli and five points ahead of fifth-placed AS Roma. Juventus are seventh with 44 points (W18, D5, L5) and a 46:22 goal difference.
Lazio Stats & Form
The Eagles are undefeated in six straight Serie A matches, recording five wins in that stretch. They haven’t conceded a single goal across those six games, so Lazio’s defense is the best in the league at the moment. The Eagles exited in the Round of 16 of the 2022-23 Europa Conference League, losing to AZ Alkmaar 4-2 on aggregate, and Maurizio Sarri’s boys will now switch focus to their domestic campaign.
Last Sunday, the Eagles outlasted Monza 2-0 as 2.15 road favorites. Each of their previous nine league contests has seen fewer than three goals on the scoreboard, and only two of Lazio’s last eight home matches in all competitions have produced more than a couple of goals in total. Ciro Immobile leads the way for the Eagles with 11 goals and five assists, while Felipe Anderson and Mattia Zaccagni have combined for 18 goals and 15 assists so far this season.
Juventus Stats & Form
The Zebras will play Inter in the first leg of the Coppa Italia semifinal on Tuesday night, and this game has been excluded from the analysis. Last Saturday, Juventus beat Verona 1-0 in Serie A to extend their winning streak in all competitions to five games. Over their previous nine outings, the Zebras have recorded eight victories and one loss to go with an 18:5 goal difference.
Five of Juve’s previous six matches have seen fewer than three goals on the scoreboard. Dusan Vlahovic is the Zebras’ top scorer with 11 goals in 29 appearances, Adrien Rabiot has bagged nine goals across 33 matches, while Moise Kean, Arkadiusz Milik, and Angel Di Maria have accounted for eight goals apiece.
Lazio – Juventus: Head-to-Head
Juventus have dominated Lazio over the last few years. The Eagles are winless in seven straight meetings with the Zebras, earning just one draw in that stretch. Juve and Lazio already met twice this season, and the Zebras beat the Eagles 3-0 in Serie A and 1-0 in the Coppa Italia.
Lazio – Juventus Odds
The bookmakers are looking for a tight battle at Stadio Olimpico, and bet365 Sportsbook has both Lazio and Juve at 2.75 to grab a victory. Under 2.5 Goals pays just 1.52 at Unibet Sportsbook. I’ve mentioned how good Lazio’s defense has been so far this season, and Juventus have only allowed three more goals than Lazio.
This match will be a joy to watch, but it’s hard to find value when it comes to betting on it. Going with a side bet feels like a coin flip, while the odds on Under 2.5 Goals are not attractive at all. The Eagles have struggled against the Zebras lately, but this Lazio team is certainly capable of avoiding a loss. Hereof, I would take the risk and bet on a draw at 3.10 with Unibet Sportsbook.
Betting tip and prediction: Lazio – Juventus (8.4.2023)