Key Takeaways:
- Lazio secured a 1:0 home victory over Juventus in the 8th round, courtesy of a ninth-minute goal by Toma Bašić
- Juventus suffered their third consecutive defeat in all competitions and are now winless in eight matches
- Lazio climbed to 10th place with 11 points, while Juventus remain 8th on 12 points
Match Analysis
Lazio compounded Juventus’ growing difficulties by claiming all three points in a tightly contested contest at the Stadio Olimpico. The decisive moment arrived early, with Toma Bašić opening the scoring in the ninth minute. After capitalising on a misplaced pass from Jonathan David, Danilo Cataldi teed up Bašić, whose strike, deflected by Federico Gatti, left Mattia Perin stranded.
Juventus, managed by Igor Tudor, fielded a 3-5-2 formation, surprisingly omitting young prospect Kenan Yıldız. Dušan Vlahović and Jonathan David led the attack, supported by Manuel Locatelli, Teun Koopmeiners, and Weston McKennie in midfield, with Andrea Cambiaso and Francisco Conceição operating as wing-backs. Maurizio Sarri opted for a forward trio of Mattia Zaccagni, Boulaye Dia, and Gustav Isaksen, while the midfield comprised Matteo Guendouzi, Danilo Cataldi, and Toma Bašić.
Lazio rise to the occasion 📈
They hand Juventus another tough loss 👀 pic.twitter.com/CV6x4pSnko
— OneFootball (@OneFootball) October 26, 2025
First-Half Opportunities and Defensive Displays
Juventus pressed for an equaliser, but struggled to penetrate Lazio’s resolute defensive setup. Dušan Vlahović narrowly missed with a header in the 17th minute, while Federico Gatti denied Matteo Guendouzi a second goal for Lazio just past the half-hour with a remarkable goal-line clearance.
Andrea Cambiaso carved out a superb opportunity for Jonathan David moments later, but Ivan Provedel was sharp to thwart the Canadian’s effort. Francisco Conceição’s delivery to Vlahović created another chance before the break, yet the striker could not find the required contact. Teun Koopmeiners came close with a curling free-kick, only for Boulaye Dia to intervene and turn the ball behind.
Second-Half Drama and Missed Chances
Shortly after the interval, Vlahović squandered a golden opportunity from close range, hitting the bar following Lloyd Kelly’s cross – although an offside decision followed. The intensity increased as both sides committed fouls, prompting the referee to issue yellow cards to restore order.
Danilo Cataldi fired a long-range shot wide in the 59th minute, before a contentious incident inside Lazio’s penalty area saw Francisco Conceição stepped on by Mario Gila. However, the official ruled out a penalty.
Bašić remained a threat, forcing Perin into action with a header. Boulaye Dia also tested the goalkeeper, but Perin was again equal to the task. Juventus applied late pressure, with Vlahović and Khéphren Thuram both going close, yet Provedel produced a crucial save in the 75th minute.
Crucial Moments and Final Standings
Lazio threatened to double their lead late on, with Gustav Isaksen’s surging run and shot missing by mere centimetres. Pedro’s attempt in the 83rd minute also troubled Perin, but failed to find the net.
Juventus mounted one last attack deep in stoppage time, as Thuram headed goalwards, but Provedel secured the victory with a confident stop.
With this result, Lazio notched their third league win of the campaign, moving into 10th place with 11 points. Juventus, following their third consecutive defeat and eighth consecutive match without a win, now sit 8th, one point ahead of their hosts.
