Italy Coppa Italia Quarter-Finals

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I'd say Inter, Roma, Fiore & Lazio.

 

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Juventus vs Lazio Preview:

Possible starting lineups:

Juventus:
Perin; Danilo, Bremer, Sandro; De Sciglio, Fagioli, Locatelli, Rabiot, Kostic; Di Maria; Kean

Lazio:
Provedel; Lazzari, Patric, Romagnoli, Marusic; Milinkovic-Savic, Cataldi, Vecino; Pedro, Anderson, Zaccagni

Juventus will put everything in this match. The reason is simple, cup is their only chance for silverware this season. It is essential to remain in the competition when they host Lazio in the Coppa Italia quarter-finals. Juve are in very difficult situation. The record 36-time Italian champions were accused of fixing their balance sheets by inflating transfer fees. As a result, the Old Lady have dropped down to 13th place after being docked 15 points. The actual form is poor, they have two defeats and just one draw on the last three matches in Serie A. The atmosphere in the squad is bad, while the players confidence is low. Coach Alegri has huge problems at the moment. Captain Leonardo Bonucci recently rejoined full training, but this match come too soon for him. Juan Cuadrado is rated as doubtful, while Arkadiusz Milik is sidelined with a thigh injury. Weston McKennie has joined Leeds United on loan. Paul Pogba and Dusan Vlahovic have recovered, but it is clear they need time to find the form. Federico Chiesa is doubtful with a thigh problem, but is expected to play some part. Most probably this is a chance for the youngsters such as Nicolo Fagioli, Matias Soule and Samuel Iling-Junior. As usual, reserve goalkeeper Mattia Perin is expected to start.

Lazio are fighting for a Champions League spot and they are third on the table. Of course, the Capital outfit will surely try to win the cup. The Biancocelesti have lifted the Coppa Italia six times in the last 25 years. In the previous round they have eliminated Bologna thanks to Felipe Anderson's first-half goal. The current form is good, three victories and one draw on the last four matches across all competitions. One of these victories have to be mentioned - Lazio outplayed AC Milan 4:0. It was a fantastic match that pleased the fans at Stadio Olimpico. Coach Maurizio Sarri is doing an excellent job and he will try to use the momentum to secure cup semi-finals. Sarri has some good news ahead of this game. Captain Ciro Immobile has recovered from injury and made an appearance from the bench against Fiorentina during the weekend. Right-back Manuel Lazzari also featured as a substitute and could now start. That means Sarri has almost all players available, only Mohamed Fares remain out injured.

Juventus vs Lazio Prediction:

I expect both teams to score. Having suffered a huge 15-point penalty, Juventus are far away from the European spots in Serie A. The cup is their only chance for silverware this season. However, the Old Lady are in big crisis. They have suffered two painful defeats on the last three matches in Serie A. Juve lost 5:1 to Napoli and lost 2:0 to Monza. Still, I expect an offensive approach from Alegri. Lazio are in good form and I think the players confidence is very high. They are able to score here. At least.

Juventus vs Lazio Pick: Both teams to score - Yes @ 1.88 with Pinnacle