Lazio in Turin with Juventus: nothing to lose, chasing Champions League

In the cold of Turin, Lazio's sky‑blue team is preparing to face the maroon side with the awareness that they have nothing to lose, while Juventus will arrive at Sunday's match after a European away game and a draw against Cagliari.

League standings

Lazio have sixteen points after six rounds, a calm earned thanks to convincing performances and the desire to surprise. A twelve‑point advantage over Fiorentina could allow the sky‑blues to gain a position in the table.

The pre‑match forecast predicted eight teams ahead of Lazio, with Fiorentina and Atalanta fighting for seventh and eighth place. The reference group also included Bologna, Udinese, Torino and Sassuolo.

Juventus' role

Juventus, nicknamed Juve, will arrive at Sunday's clash after a European away game and a draw against Cagliari, a result that has sparked controversy and concerns in the Turin team.

A result in Turin is historically hard to achieve, but a win could change the scenarios for Lazio, especially if Milan fails to snatch the three points at the San Siro.

European objectives and the Champions League

Talking about Europe as a minimum objective remains unthinkable for Lazio, despite statements from sporting director Fabiani coming from the stronghold of Formello. A possible return to the Champions League is considered utopian when recalling the 2‑0 defeat to Mantova two months ago.

If Lazio were to win in Turin, the current seven‑point lead over the closest rivals would widen, making the race for European qualification more tangible.