Juventus vs Lazio prediction and betting tips on April 2, 2024
In the framework of the first semifinal match of the Italian Cup, a clash between Juventus and Lazio will take place. The encounter will be held in Turin on Tuesday, April 2nd. The game is scheduled to kick off at 21:00 Central European Time.
Juventus
Under Max Allegri's guidance, the team has once again entered a period of turbulence and has fallen behind AC Milan in the Serie A standings. Nevertheless, it can be argued that the 'Old Lady' is close to achieving the minimum goal for the season since they would need to significantly falter to miss out on a UEFA Champions League spot for the next season. They currently hold an eight-point lead over Roma, who are fifth in the table, with eight matches remaining in the championship. In the Italian Cup, Juventus defeated Frosinone and Salernitana, scoring a total of ten goals across both matches.
Lazio
After a recent defeat to Udinese, Maurizio Sarri resigned from his position as head coach of the 'Eagles,' and subsequently, the Romans triumphed over Frosinone on the road. The game was decided with the entry of Valentin Castellanos onto the field in the second half, who scored a brace. It can confidently be said that Lazio has underperformed in Serie A this season. After finishing second last season, the team is currently fighting for a spot in European competitions and sits only in seventh place. In the Italian Cup, Lazio defeated Genoa and Roma by the same score of 1-0. Interestingly, Igor Tudor made his debut as Lazio's head coach with a home victory over Juventus in Serie A.
Interesting Facts about the Match and Head-to-Head History
- Juventus has been winless for over a month, with two draws and two losses during this period.
- Lazio has won their last two matches following Maurizio Sarri's departure.
- In the previous five head-to-head matches, only the home teams emerged victorious.
Juventus vs Lazio Prediction
Bookmakers do not believe in Lazio's success in this particular game. We expect pragmatic football and bet on the total goals under 2.5.
