Juventus will host Lazio in the Italian championship on 18 October 2026, with both sides seeking three points for different reasons. Juventus are trying to improve a disappointing league campaign, while Lazio arrive near the top of the table and within touching distance of leaders Inter.
Juventus currently sit seventh with 11 points. They are eight points behind Inter, although the Turin club have a game in hand. Their recent league results have produced mixed returns: after beating Atalanta 2-0, Juventus were held to a 1-1 draw by Cagliari.
The Turin side did secure a win in the Europa League, beating Celta 2-1. However, their position in the Italian championship means they will need a stronger run of results if they are to close the gap on the leading teams.
Lazio approach the match in third place with 16 points. Their total has come from five victories and one draw, leaving them only three points behind Inter.
The visitors followed a 2-0 win against Venezia by recording another victory over Monza. Lazio were convincing in that match, winning 3-1, and will travel to Juventus with a strong recent record behind them.
Despite the difference in league positions, Juventus are regarded as the favourites for the fixture. The Turin club have won three of their past five matches, while Lazio have also recorded three victories in their last five games.
The most recent meeting between the two teams ended in a 2-2 draw, suggesting another closely contested match could be expected.
Match prediction
The forecast is for both teams to score at least once. With Juventus looking to respond to an inconsistent league campaign and Lazio producing positive results near the top of the table, the match is expected to be an open and high-scoring contest.
The available betting information identifies Juventus as the match favourites, although no specific odds are provided. The fixture is scheduled for 18 October 2026.