Liam Duckstein
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Ahead of the Italian Serie A meeting between Juventus and Lazio on Sunday 18 October 2026, the predicted lineups for both sides are shaped as much by who is missing as by who is fit to play. Juventus go into the match without six senior players, including a forward serving a suspension, while Lazio’s absentee list is shorter but still removes an attacking option and a backup goalkeeper from Gennaro Gattuso’s pool. With selection questions facing both managers before kickoff, here is how each side’s expected XI and team news project to look.
Juventus Predicted Lineup
Juventus are projected to set up in a 3-4-2-1, the formation Luciano Spalletti has preferred across the matches used for this projection. The side looks largely settled, with 8 of the projected XI starting their last match, pointing to few expected changes before kickoff. Pierre Kalulu has started four of Juventus’ last five matches covered here, while Weston McKennie has started in all five, making him arguably the closest thing to a certainty in this predicted line-up.
Juventus predicted XI: Guglielmo Vicario; Pierre Kalulu, Federico Gatti, Gleison Bremer; Weston McKennie, Francisco Conceicao, Pape Matar Sarr, Kerim Alajbegovic, Andrea Cambiaso, Zeki Çelik; Randal Kolo Muani
| Line | # | Player | Starts in last 5 | Last 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | 25 | Guglielmo Vicario | 3/5 | 2/3 |
| D | 15 | Pierre Kalulu | 4/5 | 2/3 |
| D | 4 | Federico Gatti | 3/5 | 2/3 |
| D | 3 | Gleison Bremer | 3/5 | 2/3 |
| M | 22 | Weston McKennie | 5/5 | 3/3 |
| M | 7 | Francisco Conceicao | 3/5 | 2/3 |
| M | 29 | Pape Matar Sarr | 3/5 | 2/3 |
| M | 17 | Kerim Alajbegovic | 3/5 | 1/3 |
| M | 20 | Andrea Cambiaso | 2/5 | 2/3 |
| M | 2 | Zeki Çelik | 3/5 | 1/3 |
| F | 9 | Randal Kolo Muani | 3/5 | 2/3 |
Predicted Lazio Line-up
For Lazio, the projected shape is a 4-2-3-1, a formation Gennaro Gattuso has preferred across the matches used for this projection. That side also looks largely settled, with 9 of the projected XI starting their last match, suggesting few changes are likely before kickoff. Romano Floriani Mussolini and Mattia Zaccagni have both started all three matches considered here, underlining how central they are to Gattuso’s expected XI.
Lazio predicted XI: Christos Mandas; Romano Floriani Mussolini, Danilho Doekhi, Nuno Tavares, Oliver Provstgaard; Reda Belahyane, Davide Frattesi, Kenneth Taylor, Valerio Farcomeni, Manuel Lazzari; Mattia Zaccagni
| Line | # | Player | Starts in last 3 | Last 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | 35 | Christos Mandas | 2/3 | 2/3 |
| D | 15 | Romano Floriani Mussolini | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| D | 5 | Danilho Doekhi | 2/3 | 2/3 |
| D | 17 | Nuno Tavares | 2/3 | 2/3 |
| D | 25 | Oliver Provstgaard | 2/3 | 2/3 |
| M | 21 | Reda Belahyane | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| M | 16 | Davide Frattesi | 2/3 | 2/3 |
| M | 24 | Kenneth Taylor | 2/3 | 2/3 |
| M | 71 | Valerio Farcomeni | 1/3 | 1/3 |
| M | 29 | Manuel Lazzari | 0/3 | 0/3 |
| F | 10 | Mattia Zaccagni | 3/3 | 3/3 |
Team News: Who Is Out
Kenan Yıldız, Khephren Thuram, Manuel Locatelli, Jeff Ekhator and Kamil Grabara are out injured, while Arkadiusz Milik is unavailable through suspension, a list that thins Juventus’ midfield and attacking options as well as their goalkeeping cover. Of those named on the bench, Douglas Luiz Soares, who has started three of the matches used in this projection, looks the likeliest option to come into contention if changes are needed.
| Player | Pos | Status | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkadiusz Milik | F | suspended | Inactive |
| Kenan Yıldız | F | injured | Foot injury |
| Khephren Thuram | M | injured | Jumpers knee |
| Manuel Locatelli | M | injured | Jumpers knee |
| Jeff Ekhator | F | injured | Muscle bruise |
| Kamil Grabara | G | injured | Jumpers knee |
Albert Gudmundsson and Alessio Furlanetto are out injured, removing an attacking option and a backup goalkeeper from Lazio’s selection pool for this match. Tijjani Noslin, who has started three of Lazio’s last three matches used in this projection, stands out on the bench as the player best placed to step into the attack if required.
| Player | Pos | Status | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Gudmundsson | F | injured | Shoulder injury |
| Alessio Furlanetto | G | injured | Jumpers knee |
Where These Predictions Come From
These predicted lineups are built from each side’s recent starting elevens: the Juventus projection draws on their last five matches, while the Lazio projection is based on their last three, with more recent matches weighted more heavily than older ones. Players confirmed as injured or suspended have been removed from consideration entirely. This is a projection rather than a confirmed team sheet, and it can change once the official lineups are announced closer to kickoff.
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FAQ
What formation are Juventus and Lazio predicted to use?
Juventus are projected to use a 3-4-2-1 with Guglielmo Vicario in goal, while Lazio are projected to play a 4-2-3-1 with Christos Mandas starting between the posts.
Who is unavailable for Juventus vs Lazio?
Juventus are without Kenan Yıldız, Khephren Thuram, Manuel Locatelli, Jeff Ekhator and Kamil Grabara through injury, plus Arkadiusz Milik through suspension, while Lazio are missing Albert Gudmundsson and Alessio Furlanetto, both out injured.
When do Juventus and Lazio play, and how reliable are the predicted lineups?
The match kicks off on Sunday 18 October 2026, and the predicted lineups and team news above reflect how settled each squad has looked in recent matches rather than an officially confirmed team sheet.
Who is most likely to start up front for each side?
Randal Kolo Muani is projected to lead the line for Juventus, while Mattia Zaccagni, who has started all three matches used in this projection, is expected to play as Lazio’s central attacker.