Lazio vs Juventus: Reunion on the cards for Sarri when Juve come to town

Lazio vs Juventus: Reunion on the cards for Sarri when Juve come to town - Nov 20

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The Biancocelesti will resume their Serie A campaign with a potentially tricky clash when Juventus come to town on Saturday evening.

Preview: Lazio vs Juventus

It's safe to say that both Lazio and Juventus will be gunning for all three points when they lock horns in the Eternal City on Saturday evening - especially as neither currently sit in a top four spot. It's also set to be a very interesting reunion for Maurizio Sarri, who was sacked by Juventus a few seasons back after a disappointing debut campaign under his tenure; the Italian tactician is now in charge of Lazio and will certainly be looking to get one over on his former employers.

As things stand, Lazio sit in fifth spot, just one point outside the top four. The Aquile could dislodge Atalanta with a win on Saturday evening, and despite some struggles to achieve consistency, they have actually done pretty well over the course of their last five games. With just one loss during that run, Lazio do boast a slight advantage over Juventus, who come into this tie in eighth and having won just two matches from their last five.

Indeed, it's been a very disappointing season - especially in Serie A - for Massimiliano Allegri, who is back for a second spell at the club. While the Bianconeri have been flawless in the Champions League, winning all four of their group stage games so far, the same can't be said about their performances in Serie A. Earlier this season, Juventus failed to win their first four games for the first time in nearly 60 years, and at one point were actually flirting with the drop zone. Although they have started to rediscover some form, Juventus are 14 points behind joint table leaders Napoli and AC Milan, but they could start to put some pressure on Atalanta with a win on Saturday evening.

Team news: Lazio vs Juventus

Lazio: The hosts have been dealt a huge blow due to the absence of star striker Ciro Immobile, who suffered a calf injury while on international duty and has been ruled out here. Veteran winger Pedro is facing a race against time to recover from a sprained ankle, but if he can't feature, it will mean that Sarri will have to make do without two of his preferred attackers in his starting XI.

Juventus: Paulo Dybala is a major doubt for this game and doesn't look likely to even make the trip to the Eternal City. In addition, winger Federico Bernadeschi is a definite absentee after sustaining an injury while on international duty with Italy.

Match facts: Lazio vs Juventus

Lazio have won 17 of their last 19 home games in Serie A
However, Juventus are unbeaten in nine of their last 10 away ties against Lazio across all comps