It was too much. Ciro Ferrara finished his career in Juventus on Friday and former Milan coach Alberto Zaccheroni has become new Old Lady’s tactician. But that will be difficult job for him because Juve are sixth in the table with 33 points from 21 matches and 16 points under the top place and trophy. Their only hope is Europe League where they have continued competition after CL groups. In the last match, Juve were knocked out of the Coppa Italia against Inter on Thursday night after they lost 2:1. Also, before that, they lost in 6 league games with only one win against Parma away. Six defeats were against Roma 1:2, Chievo 0:1, Milan 0:3, Catania 1:2, Bari 1:3 and the earliest defeat in this losing run was against Bayern Munich 1:4 when they finished their CL story. As we can see, Juventus were desperate lately, and after 4 losses in a row at home, this is great opportunity to stop these awful performances and with power of new coach win 3 points and do something good finally. Iaquinta, Camoranesi, Trezeguet, Giovinco, Poulsen, Grygera and Legrottaglie are unavailable due to injuries and both Buffon and Grosso are suspended. All those missing could make situation more difficult for new coach but if something they most do, then there is no excuses.
Lazio are just 2 points above relegation zone
Something is missing in this team. After 21 rounds, they have just 4 victories, same as relegation candidates Catania, Atalanta and Siena. But, Lazio are still above that zone just because of 9 draws, but that 2 points could disappear fast if they continue to avoid victories. After great start in the 2010th when they defeat Livorno 4:1, drew in Udine 1:1 and booked place in the Coppa Italia quarter-finals with a 2:0 victory against Palermo, same story as before the holidays is again on the scene. Loss in Bergamo against Atalanta 0:3, and defeat against Fiorentina In Coppa Italia with recent draw against Chievo at home, set them back to the 15th place and relegation worries are reality again. If they lose against Juventus tomorrow, Lazio could find themselves among the bottom 3 and they will fight hard to avoid that unpleasant position. But also, Lazio have some missing with new signing Sergio Floccari injured and Foggia out of the squad, so Cruz will get chance upfront. Matuzalem, Brocchi and Manfredini are injured also.
Equal chances for both teams
In the last 10 years, these two teams have perfectly equal record against each other. 7-7-7 is current score between Juve and Lazio in all competitions with 27:27 goals difference. Both teams have reasons to avoid defeat and to be patient if they not win because of difficult situation. Injuries and match importance could cause more defensive tactics and points sharing, so with medium stake, I suggest draw.
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Prediction:
Tip: X
Odd: 3.50
Bookie: Bwin
Stake: 5 /10
Tipster: Kather
