SS Lazio v Juventus @Stadio Olimpico @6pm on Mar 3
Lazio have already stopped Juventus from one of their season’s goals – the Coppa Italia. On Saturday, they can add to that misery by winning and creating a gap between Juventus and Napoli, whilst drawing themselves up in pursuit of a Champions League slot. Lazio endured 120 minutes of action midweek against AC Milan, but still lost on penalties, which means the key fact is if Simone Inzaghi’s men can be well rested for the formidable challenge that Juventus poses. Juve were saved by snow as their midweek match against Atalanta had to be postponed. Massimiliano Allegri has Paulo Dybala back while Gonzalo Higuain is also back in training but they must be wary of former Juventus youth teamer, Ciro Immobile, who has scored 23 league goals this term.
Current Form: Lazio [L-W-W-W-L]; Juventus [W-D-W-W-W]
Head to head
14/10/17 SEA Juventus 1 – 2 SS Lazio
13/08/17 SUC Juventus 2 – 3 SS Lazio
17/05/17 COI Juventus 2 – 0 SS Lazio
22/01/17 SEA Juventus 2 – 0 SS Lazio
27/08/16 SEA SS Lazio 0 – 1 Juventus
Prediction: Lazio 1-2 Juventus
Manchester City v Chelsea @Etihad Stadium @5pm on Mar 4
There seems to be no stopping Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City at the moment while their next opponents, Chelsea are in all sorts of problems. Antonio Conte looks beaten and his players are now even questioning his decisions – like a scene set for disaster. But if the showing against Barcelona in the Champions League and the first 30 minutes against Manchester United are any sign, there will be a battle at the Etihad on Sunday. City may have to do without the injured Fernandinho while Conte would have to decide on dropping Alvaro Morata in favour of Olivier Giroud.
Current Form: Man. City [W-W-L-W-W]; Chelsea [L-D-W-W-L]
Head to head
30/09/17 PRL Chelsea 0 – 1 Man. City
05/04/17 PRL Chelsea 2 – 1 Man. City
03/12/16 PRL Man. City 1 – 3 Chelsea
16/04/16 PRL Chelsea 0 – 3 Man. City
21/02/16 FAC Chelsea 5 – 1 Man. City
Prediction: Man. City 2-2 Chelsea
Barcelona v Atletico Madrid @Nou Camp @4:15pm on Mar 4
If there will be a hiccup in Barcelona’s procession to the 2017/18 La Liga season, then it should be on Sunday, March 4 against Atletico Madrid. Whilst Barcelona have huffed and puffed in their last three matches – two 1-1 draws and a big win; Diego Simeone’s Atletico have steamrollered opponents with Antoine Griezmann leading the charge. Will Barcelona lose for the first time this season? Will there be a title battle after Sunday? Just tune in on Sunday to get these questions answered.
Current Form: Barcelona [D-W-D-W-D]; Atletico [W-W-W-W-W]
Head to head
14/10/17 LAL Atletico 1 – 1 Barcelona
26/02/17 LAL Atletico 1 – 2 Barcelona
07/02/17 CDR Barcelona 1 – 1 Atletico
01/02/17 CDR Atletico 1 – 2 Barcelona
21/09/16 LAL Barcelona 1 – 1 Atletico
Prediction: Barcelona 1-0 Atletico.
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