This Sunday, Serie A rivals Roma and Juventus will clash at Stadio Olimpico. Both clubs are fighting for crucial points as they aim for a top-four finish in the league.
Current Standings and Recent Form
Roma currently holds a four-point lead over Juventus. They have accumulated 16 points from their last six home matches. This strong performance has helped them maintain their position amid fierce competition for European spots.
In their last outings, Roma played to a 2-2 draw against Napoli in the Derby del Sole and secured victories against Cagliari (2-0) and Cremonese (3-0). They boast the best defensive record at home in Serie A, having conceded only six goals in 13 matches.
On the other hand, Juventus has seen a downturn in form. They have not won any of their last three league matches after a streak of seven victories in nine games. Their current total of 46 points is the lowest they have recorded by this stage since 2011.
Team News
Roma has some injury concerns ahead of the match. Paulo Dybala’s availability is unclear due to a knee issue, while Matias Soule will miss out with a groin problem. However, Stephan El Shaarawy is expected to return to the squad.
Donyell Malen, who has scored five goals since his Serie A debut in January, remains a key player for the Giallorossi. He leads the league in shots and touches in the opposition box.
Juventus has its own injury woes with Dusan Vlahovic and Arkadiusz Milik unavailable. Bremer may return to the lineup, while Pierre Kalulu is set to play after serving a suspension. Captain Manuel Locatelli will be absent due to accumulated yellow cards.
Previous Encounters
Historically, Juventus has had the upper hand against Roma, winning more matches than any other opponent in Serie A. They won the last meeting 2-1 in December and have only lost once in their last 11 league encounters.
Predicted Lineups
Roma:
- Svilar
- Mancini, Ndicka, Ghilardi
- Celik, Cristante, Kone, Wesley
- Pisilli, Pellegrini, Malen
Juventus:
- Perin
- Kalulu, Bremer, Kelly, Cambiaso
- Thuram, Koopmeiners
- Conceicao, McKennie, Yildiz
- David
Match Prediction
This match is anticipated to be tightly contested. Roma’s strong home record faces off against Juventus’s need to secure points after recent struggles. The prediction is a 1-1 draw, which would keep Roma ahead of Juventus in the race for a Champions League spot.
