Juventus and Lazio experienced contrasting results in their opening matches, with Lazio losing 2-1 to Napoli, whilst Juventus beat Chievo 3-2. Juventus left it very late in their game, scoring the winner in added time.
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Surprisingly, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner Ronaldo did not make it onto the scoresheet for his new team and he will be keen to open his scoring account for Juventus in this match in front of the home fans. Since the signing was announced, fans have been desperate to see the Portuguese star in action and he is unlikely to let them down, as he loves the big occasion.
Team news
Juventus could welcome back Mattia De Sciglio into their defence after he missed out with an injury in the opening match of the season. They are likely to go with the same formation that they selected in the last game with Ronaldo playing at the top and Cuadrado, Costa and Dybala sitting behind him. Emre Can may have to start from the bench again after his free transfer from Liverpool.
Lazio’s defence will have to improve from their last outing if they are to keep Ronaldo and co. at bay at the Allianz Stadium. New signing Francesco Acerbi will be tasked with trying to stop Ronaldo from scoring. Valon Berisha is still not available for Lazio since his move to the club.
Head to head results
The last match between the teams ended 0-0, with Juventus having been victorious in the five previous meetings before that. Lazio has not beaten Juventus in Serie A since 2003. They did, however, beat them in the Italian Super Cup in 2017. Juventus are the clear favourites to beat Lazio again with odds of 4/11.