This Saturday evening, Juventus will host AC Milan in a crucial Serie A clash at the Allianz Stadium in Turin. Both teams are looking to secure a vital win as they chase a spot in the top four, which would guarantee a return to the Champions League.
Recent Form: Juventus Juventus has had a challenging season, despite avoiding defeat in 20 straight Serie A matches. They’ve struggled with inconsistency, notably failing to convert winning positions in their last three league games. Juventus was recently knocked out of the Supercoppa Italiana by Milan, despite leading 1-0 for most of the match. With an incredible 13 draws in 20 matches, Juventus will be desperate to get back to winning ways and finally secure a home victory.
Recent Form: AC Milan AC Milan, after lifting the Supercoppa Italiana by defeating Juventus and Inter Milan, has also faced difficulties in Serie A. They’ve been inconsistent, but the Rossoneri managed to bounce back in their last match, overcoming a losing position to win 2-1 against Como. Milan’s struggles have left them trailing Juventus and others in the league standings, so a win is critical for their top-four hopes. Injuries have also plagued their squad, with key players such as Christian Pulisic, Alvaro Morata, and Malick Thiaw unavailable for selection.
Team News & Lineups Juventus will see the return of top scorer Dusan Vlahovic, who could make his comeback from injury, possibly from the bench. Francisco Conceicao may also feature, which will be a special moment as he faces his father's former club. Milan, on the other hand, will be missing a few key players, including Morata, who is suspended, and Thiaw, who is injured.
Juventus Possible Starting Lineup:
- Di Gregorio; Savona, Kalulu, Gatti, Cambiaso; Locatelli, Thuram; Yildiz, Koopmeiners, McKennie; Gonzalez
AC Milan Possible Starting Lineup:
- Maignan; Emerson, Tomori, Gabbia, Hernandez; Fofana, Bennacer; Pulisic, Reijnders, Leao; Abraham
Prediction: Juventus 1-0 AC Milan Both teams have their flaws, but Juventus’ solid defense could be the deciding factor. After a 0-0 draw earlier this season, we anticipate a narrow win for Juventus, perhaps with a 1-0 scoreline.
