Lazio Edge Juventus in Rome as Juve's Slide Deepens
26 October 2025
Match Report
Juventus' slide continues with a 1-0 defeat away to Lazio at the Olimpico in Rome, during the eighth round of Serie A.
They have not won since September 13, when they beat Inter Milan 4-3 at home; since then they have played eight matches, with five draws and three losses in a row.
The only goal of the game came from a Lazio forward in the ninth minute.
Key Moments
Lazio, coached by Maurizio Sarri, adopted a 4-3-3 formation, while Juventus, under Igor Tudor, went with a 3-5-2 for the first time this season.
In midfield, both sides pressed and probed for openings, with Lazio taking the initiative and Juventus seeking a breakthrough through fast transitions.
Juventus pushed for an equaliser in the second half after a tactical tweak, but Lazio defended stoutly and saw the game out.
By full time, Juventus had 12 points and sat eighth, while Lazio rose to 11 points and tenth place.
In defensive terms, Lazio's backline held firm while Juventus experimented with an extra attacker in an attempt to change the narrative.
The match provided a contrast in approaches and left Juventus with more questions as the season moves on.
Punchline: If Juventus keep this pace, their trophy cabinet might need a bigger shelf. Punchline 2: Even their strikers looked at the clock and sighed—finish time came with a Game Pass, not a win.
