Key Takeaways:
- Lazio earned a convincing 3-0 away win against Juventus to maintain their unbeaten Serie A record after seven rounds
- Oliver Provstgaard, Gustav Isaksen and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru were on target for Gennaro Gattuso’s team, moving them up to 19 points – level with league leaders Inter
- Juventus had a first-half goal disallowed and failed to capitalise on several opportunities, remaining eighth in the table with 11 points
Match Analysis
Lazio showcased their intent to remain serious title contenders after producing a dominant display in Turin, overcoming Juventus 3-0 to draw level on points with Inter at the Serie A summit. The fixture, staged on Sunday, saw Lazio reach 19 points while Juventus, missing crucial opportunities, were left stranded in eighth place with 11.
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✅✅✅ YESSS!!! TERZA VITTORIA CONSECUTIVA!!!! https://t.co/H8GD1UI94V
— S.S.Lazio (@OfficialSSLazio) October 18, 2026
Key Moments and Missed Opportunities
The hosts believed they had broken the deadlock in the 24th minute when Randal Kolo Muani finished from close range, only for the effort to be ruled out for offside. Lazio capitalised on this disappointment, taking the lead in the 37th minute as Oliver Provstgaard headed in Mattia Zaccagni’s cross from a corner kick.
Lazio nearly increased their advantage before half-time when Nuno Tavares curled a shot against the bar, leaving goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario helpless.
Second-Half Events and Lazio’s Clinical Finishing
With Luciano Spalletti absent from the touchline due to suspension, Juventus introduced Nick Woltemade at the interval to bolster their offensive threat. The German forward almost provided an instant impact in the 55th minute but saw his effort slide just wide after receiving from Kolo Muani.
Despite increased urgency from the Bianconeri, Lazio doubled the margin in the 66th minute as Gustav Isaksen drifted in from the left flank and bent a left-footed strike into the far corner.
Kolo Muani squandered another significant opportunity in the 82nd minute, heading over from close quarters after a Woltemade delivery. Substitute Fisayo Dele-Bashiru ensured there would be no Juventus comeback, finishing low across goal in the 89th minute after bursting into the area.
Statistical Overview and Table Impact
Lazio’s commanding result preserves their unbeaten Serie A start through seven outings and puts them level with Inter Milan, both on 19 points at the league’s pinnacle. Juventus’ defeat saw them remain eighth, unable to bridge the gap to the leading pack after missing key chances throughout the match.
