As Serie A heats up, Juventus is set to visit Udinese this Saturday evening. The match holds significance for Juventus, who are striving for a top-four finish and a spot in next season’s Champions League. Meanwhile, Udinese finds itself comfortably placed in mid-table.
Match Preview: Udinese vs Juventus
Juventus has faced recent challenges, accumulating just two points from their last four league matches. Their last appearance at home against Pisa saw them recover with a strong second-half performance. Goals from Andrea Cambiaso, Khephren Thuram, Kenan Yildiz, and Jeremie Boga secured a 4-0 victory for the Turin club.
Currently, Juventus sits sixth in the Serie A standings. The battle for the coveted fourth Champions League spot remains intense, as Como and Roma also compete closely. A victory in Udine could allow Juventus to temporarily surpass both teams.
Recent Form and Rivalry
Historically, Juventus dominates this rivalry, having won 10 of the last 15 encounters against Udinese, including six victories on their home turf. Their last meeting this season ended in a win for Juventus, and they also eliminated Udinese from the Coppa Italia.
- Juventus Serie A recent form: W, D, L, L, D, W
- Udinese Serie A recent form: W, L, L, L, W, D
Udinese recently bounced back from three consecutive league defeats. Their recent match against Atalanta saw them let a two-goal lead slip, resulting in a 2-2 draw. Despite the slip, the club remains safe in mid-table under the guidance of coach Kosta Runjaic.
Team News: Key Players
For Juventus, the injury list features Emil Holm and Arkadiusz Milik. Dusan Vlahovic has returned to training after a three-month injury layoff. His return could challenge Jonathan David’s position in the starting lineup. Currently, Khephren Thuram leads the scoring charts for Juventus with nine goals.
Udinese’s striker, Keinan Davis, has also scored nine league goals this season. He aims to join an elite group of English players who have achieved double figures in Serie A. Key players Oumar Solet and Arthur Atta are set to return, bolstering Udinese’s lineup.
Possible Lineups
| Udinese | Juventus |
|---|---|
| Okoye | Perin |
| Kristensen | Kalulu |
| Kabasele | Bremer |
| Solet | Kelly |
| Ehizibue | Cambiaso |
| Ekkelenkamp | Thuram |
| Karlstrom | Locatelli |
| Atta | Conceicao |
| Kamara | McKennie |
| Zaniolo | Yildiz |
| Davis | David |
Match Prediction
Predictions lean towards a Juventus victory in Udine. With a strong hunger for points and the historical advantage, they are expected to emerge victorious against Udinese.
