Lazio vs Juventus preview

May 1, 2011
By: Matthew Clarke

Lazio will be looking to keep their advantage over Udinese and Roma when they host Juventus, whereas the Bianconeri need a win at Olimpico in order to remain in contention for the European places.

Lazio were lucky to remain in fourth place despite the 2:1 defeat to Inter, but the Biancocelesti have got to win this game so as to stop Udinese from gaining the upper hand in the race for the final Champions League berth.

Everything suggests that direct clash between the two sides, due next weekend, will determine the outcome of the very exciting race, and you should know that Lazio are 2.00 (1/1) with Paddy Power to achieve a top 4 finish, while Udinese are 2.25 (5/4) to do the same.

Lazio missed a great chance to secure the fourth place in the standings as they couldn’t hold on to a one-goal lead despite having an extra man on the pitch, so the Biancocelesti will be looking to make amends for the Inter defeat.

Stefano Mauri misses out through suspension, but Matuzalem returns to the side after serving a ban. Sculli, Radu, Diakite and Stendardo remain sidelined.

Probable starting line-up (4-2-3-1): Muslera – Lichtsteiner, Biava, Andre Dias, Garrido – Matuzalem, Ledesma – Zarate, Hernanes, Bresciano – Floccari.

Juventus managed to show some improvement following some dismal performances at the turn of the year, but their inability to hold on to two-goal leads is likely to cost them the Champions League qualification.

Juventus managed to pick up just two points from games against Cesena and Catania, even though they were two goals up in both games, which clearly shows that the players are low on spirits at the moment.

The Bianconeri sit seven points adrift of Lazio and three points behind European places, meaning they have to win this game if they want to play European football next term. The Old Lady is 3.60 (13/5) with Bet365 to win at Olimpico.

Giorgio Chiellini returns to the side after recovering from injury, but Jorge Martinez, Leandro Rinaudo, Momo Sissoko, Fabio Quagliarella and Vincenzo Iaquinta remain sidelined.

Probable starting line-up (4-4-2): Buffon – Motta, Bonucci, Chiellini, Grosso – Krasic, Aquilani, Melo, Marchisio – Del Piero, Matri.

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