In what is a heavyweight Serie A showdown on Sunday night, Juventus will welcome Lazio to Turin this weekend.With a stacked Sunday schedule from across the continent, there are plenty of eye-catching betting promotions available.Verdict: Both teams to scoreBest Odds: 10/11Bookmaker: 1xBetJuventusStarting with the hosts, coming under plenty of scrutiny last season as they eventually had to settle for a sixth-place finish among Italy’s elite, Juventus opened up the 2026/27 campaign with plenty of expectations on their shoulders. However, with an essential Champions League return at the top of their agenda this year, Lucian Spalletti’s men have made some real improvements this time around. Last seen on Thursday night clinching a 2-1 Europa League victory away at Spanish outfit Celta Vigo, the Old Lady have suffered just a sole defeat from any of their first eight appearances across all competitions. Heading into September’s extended international break with an eye-catching 2-0 win at home against Atalanta, Juventus should also be excited by their continued success in Turin. In fact, continuing on from last season, Sunday’s hosts have suffered just a sole domestic defeat on home soil since the end of February.Juventus Team NewsDealing with what has become a stacked injury list behind the scenes in Turin, Juventus will be unable to call upon the likes of Jeremie Boga, Manuel Locatelli, Khephren Thuram and Turkish international Kenan Yildiz here. However, serving a Europa League suspension in midweek, Albanian youngster Arman Durmisi can return to Spalletti’s squad.Finding the net in Spain on Thursday night and now registering back-to-back European strikes, Newcastle loanee Nick Woltemade will spearhead Juventus’ charge in the final third. Fellow new recruit Pape Matar Sarr will start in the middle of the park on Sunday night.LazioAs for the visitors, marking their respective return from September’s international break with a 3-1 victory at home against Monza last weekend, Lazio are enjoying what has become a major purple patch. Flying out of the traps since opening up the 2026/27 campaign, Genaro Gattuso’s men find the mood in their camp at a red-hot high. Rightfully receiving a string of plaudits from across the continent, the one-time AC Milan boss has seen his high-flying squad register 16 points from their first six Serie A showdowns. In fact, Lazio open this weekend’s fixtures with just their goal difference keeping them off the top of the table. Riding a serious wave of momentum and with some billing them as a genuine title contender this season, Sunday’s guests should be excited by a blockbuster trip to Turin. It should also be noted, Gattuso’s side have won their opening three domestic showdowns away from the Stadio Olimpico by an aggregate score of 5-1.Lazio Team NewsYet to feature since the end of August and still dealing with a calf injury, Lazio will once again be without midfield talisman Nicolo Rovella on Sunday night. Likewise, Iceland international Albert Gudmundsson remains on the sidelines with a shoulder issue and is not expected to feature in Turin.Landing that thumping 3-1 victory against Monza last weekend, Gatusso will be tempted to name an unchanged starting XI here. Making a return to Portugal’s squad during September’s international break, one-time Arsenal defender Nuno Tavares will start at left-back.Juventus vs Lazio Key Factors to ConsiderWhen Juventus and Lazio last met in Turin for a Serie A showdown back on February 8th, Sunday’s opponents played out a thrilling 2-2 stalemate.Embarking on a sensational start to proceedings, Lazio have registered 16 points from their first six Serie A matchups this season.The Eagles have won their first three appearances away from the Stadio Olimpico by an aggregate score of 5-1.Juventus have suffered just a sole defeat from their first eight appearances across all competitions.Four of Juventus’ last six matchups across all formats have finished with both teams finding the net.ConclusionEmbarking on what has been a remarkable start to proceedings, Lazio will travel to Turin on Sunday night with the mood in their camp at a red-hot high. Registering 16 points from their first six Serie A showdowns and with just their goal difference keeping them off top spot, the Eagles should be excited by a trip to Turin this weekend. With Juventus and Lazio playing out a thrilling 2-2 stalemate when they last met for a Serie A showdown back in February, neutrals will be hoping for another thriller here.Verdict: Both teams to scoreBest Odds: 10/11Bookmaker: 1xBetThe post Prediction: Juventus vs Lazio appeared first on SoccerNews.