Confirmed lineups for Lazio vs Juventus

The Champions League hunt is set for a dramatic climax in Serie A, as with three games remaining, nine points separate third-placed Atalanta (68) from Fiorentina (59) in ninth. Juventus (63), Roma (63), Lazio (63), Bologna (62) and AC Milan (60) are all sandwiched in between ahead of today's showdown at the Olimpico.

Juventus were held to a 1-1 draw at Bologna last time out in the Italian top flight, while Lazio boosted their top-four bid with a 0-1 win in their visit to Empoli. Both sides will be keen on getting a positive result in this Saturday evening's game to close in on third-placed Atalanta, who host Roma in another top-four clash on Monday night.

In terms of team news, the hosts are missing Elseid Hysaj due to suspension, while Patric and Nuno Tavares are ruled out with injuries. On the other end, Igor Tudor will be deprived of the services of Gleison Bremer, Juan Cabal, Arkadiusz Milik, Lloyd Kelly, Andrea Cambiaso and Teun Koopmeiners in his reunion with his former side.

Kenan Yildiz will also be missing after he was hit with a two-match suspension against Monza. Elsewhere, Federico Gatti and Dusan Vlahovic have recovered from injuries, but they start from the bench to avoid any risks. On a brighter note, January signing Alberto Costa starts his first Serie A game at right wing-back for Juve.

Lazio's starting XI (4-2-3-1):  Mandas (GK); Marusic, Gila, Romagnoli, Pellegrini; Guendouzi, Rovella; Isaksen, Dele-Bashiru, Zaccagni; Castellanos

Juventus' starting XI (3-5-2): Di Gregorio (GK); Kalulu, Veiga, Savona; Costa, McKennie, Locatelli, Thuram, Weah; Gonzalez, Kolo Muani.