Juventus will welcome Lazio to the Allianz Stadium on Sunday night, with kickoff set for 9:45 p.m. local time, as the two sides clash in a key Matchday 24 fixture in Serie A with significant implications for the race for Champions League qualification.
The Bianconeri enter the encounter riding a wave of renewed confidence under head coach Luciano Spalletti, who has overseen a noticeable upturn in form since replacing Igor Tudor.
Juventus currently sit fourth in the league standings with 45 points, having re-established themselves in the top four, though they remain 10 points adrift of leaders Inter Milan.
Sunday’s match presents Juventus with an opportunity to restore faith among their supporters following a disappointing Coppa Italia exit.
The Turin giants were eliminated in emphatic fashion by Atalanta, suffering a 3–0 defeat in the quarterfinals, a result that intensified the need for a strong league response.
Domestically, Juventus have shown resilience, claiming back-to-back Serie A victories over Parma and Napoli.
A third consecutive league win would further cement their position in the Champions League places and underline the progress made under Spalletti’s guidance.
Lazio, meanwhile, arrive in Turin with ambitions of their own. Managed by Maurizio Sarri, the Rome-based club are pushing to re-enter the European conversation, currently occupying eighth place with 32 points ahead of the round.
The Biancocelesti have enjoyed a relatively steady run of league form, losing just once in their last five Serie A matches, while recording two wins and two defeats.
However, consistency remains an issue as Sarri continues to navigate a challenging campaign.
Squad limitations have added to Lazio’s difficulties, with several key departures reducing depth and placing greater strain on a compact roster.
Despite those challenges, Sarri remains determined to keep Lazio competitive and within touching distance of the top-four places.
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