Fierce rivals Juventus and Roma clash in a top-flight Serie A showdown this Saturday night, as Juve, vying for the Scudetto, welcomes Roma to the Allianz. While both emerged victorious before the Christmas break, a 12-point gap separates them in the standings. Each team aims to end 2023 on a triumphant note. Let’s consider their head to head, team news as well as prediction and correct score.
Head To Head
Overall Record:
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Matches: 49
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Juventus Wins: 26
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Roma Wins: 12
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Draws: 11
Recent Form (Last 5 Matches):
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Juventus: W3, D2, L0
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Roma: W3, D3, L1
Interesting Stats:
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Unbeatable at home against Roma: Bianconeri reign supreme, conquering 10 of their last 12 Serie A clashes at the Allianz since 2012. Only Udinese has fared worse against Juve’s home dominance during this period.
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Solidity personified: Juventus’ defense stands resolute, conceding less than a goal in each of their last 13 Serie A home matches – an iron curtain not seen since 2019.
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Head-to-head history favors Juve: The Bianconeri hold a commanding edge over Roma in recent encounters,winning 26 out of the last 54 clashes compared to Roma’s 12 victories.
Juventus vs Roma Team News
Juventus fans raise a cheer as Chiesa, Vlahovic, and Locatelli rejoin the fray! After shaking off their injuries, this dynamic trio resumed group training under the watchful eye of Allegri, boosting Juve’s firepower ahead of their clash with Roma.
However, Allegri still faces a selection headache. Cambiaso sits out due to suspension, Pogba and Fagioli miss out through bans, and De Sciglio, Kean, and Sandro remain sidelined.
Szczęsny, Juve’s ever-reliable guardian, braces for a potentially action-packed encounter against Dybala and Lukaku’s attacking might. Anchoring the defense, expect Danilo, Bremer, and Gatti to form a formidable back three.
Youngster Fabio Miretti is tipped to replace Andrea Cambiaso in the starting lineup, with Weston McKennie shifting back to his right wing-back role. Manuel Locatelli remains a mainstay in midfield, while Adrien Rabiot gets the nod on the left.
Filip Kostic’s pinpoint deliveries into the box and down the channels promise to bolster Juventus’ attacking threat, feeding the flames for strikers Chiesa and Vlahovic.
Predicted Lineup (3-5-2): Szczęsny; Gatti, Bremer, Danilo; McKennie, Miretti, Locatelli, Rabiot, Kostic; Vlahovic, Chiesa.
As Roma prepare for their highly anticipated clash with Juventus, injuries are casting a shadow over their squad. Tammy Abraham, Houssem Aouar, and Marash Kumbulla are all sidelined, while Chris Smalling’s long-awaited return from a knee injury has been pushed back to February. However, Paulo Dybala’s return to training offers a glimmer of hope. Having missed the last two games through injury, Dybala could make his eagerly awaited starting XI appearance against his former club. His return sparks an intriguing tactical dilemma for manager Jose Mourinho, who must decide whether to pair him alongside the in-form Romelu Lukaku, potentially pushing Stephen El Shaarawy out of the attack.
Roma are likely to stick to their counter-attacking 3-5-2 system, aiming to exploit Juventus’ vulnerabilities on the break. A crowded midfield featuring Leandro Paredes, Bryan Cristante, and the energetic Edoardo Bove will be crucial in outnumbering their opponents and dictating the tempo of the game. This midfield battle holds the key to Roma’s success, as their ability to control the central area will determine their control over the pace of the match.
With Dybala’s return adding an unpredictable element to the mix, this clash promises to be a battle of tactics and resilience. Can Roma overcome their injury woes and unleash their counter-attacking prowess against a formidable Juventus side? The answer lies in the midfield, where the fight for dominance will shape the destiny of the match.
Prediction
It’s going to be an exhilarating match for both sides but an interesting game and we expect Juventus to win this one and get all maximum points. We are therefore predicting a win for Juventus in 90 mins.
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