Juventus v Lazio: Predicted line-ups for Serie A seventh-round clash

Juventus are expected to adopt an unusually defensive 3-6-1 formation when they face Lazio in the seventh round of Serie A on Sunday, 18 October, with kick-off scheduled for 18:45 GMT.

The system is intended to crowd the midfield, restrict Lazio’s options and give Juventus control of the central areas. However, it is likely to leave the lone striker isolated, with the attacking threat depending on regular forward runs from the midfielders.

Juventus’ expected line-up

G. Vicario is expected to start in goal, behind a back three of Pierre Kalulu, F. Gatti and Lloyd Kelly.

Weston McKennie, Pape Sarr, T. Koopmeiners, A. Cambiaso, F. Conceicao and K. Alajbegovic are set to form the six-man midfield.

N. Woltemade is the projected centre-forward and could have to operate largely on his own unless Juventus’ midfielders provide consistent support.

Juventus probable XI: Goalkeeper: G. Vicario Defenders: Pierre Kalulu, F. Gatti, Lloyd Kelly Midfielders: Weston McKennie, Pape Sarr, T. Koopmeiners, A. Cambiaso, F. Conceicao, K. Alajbegovic Forward: N. Woltemade

Lazio expected to keep 4-3-3

Lazio, managed by Gennaro Gattuso, are expected to retain their familiar 4-3-3 formation. The system has served them well since the start of the season and has allowed them to remain unbeaten.

Their four-man defence will be supported by a midfield three, designed to strengthen the centre of the pitch against Juventus’ 3-6-1. In attack, Lazio will rely on a front three to use the width and attack space behind the Juventus defence.

C. Mandas is expected to start in goal, with Romano Floriani, D. Doekhi, O. Provstgaard and Nuno Tavares named in the back four.

Davide Frattesi, R. Belahyane and K. Taylor are set to line up in midfield, while Gustav Isaksen, T. Noslin and M. Zaccagni are the predicted attacking trio.

Lazio probable XI: Goalkeeper: C. Mandas Defenders: Romano Floriani, D. Doekhi, O. Provstgaard, Nuno Tavares Midfielders: Davide Frattesi, R. Belahyane, K. Taylor Forwards: Gustav Isaksen, T. Noslin, M. Zaccagni

Juventus will meet Lazio Rome in their seventh league match of the Italian championship. The listed odds from 1xbet make Juventus favourites at 1.61, while a draw is priced at 3.70 and a Lazio Rome victory at 4.80.