As Juventus prepares to face Udinese in a pivotal Serie A matchup, both teams are eyeing crucial points in Turin. Juventus has been struggling this season and remains winless in their last eight matches, causing unrest in the club. Meanwhile, Udinese has shown improvement, matching Juventus in league standings.
Match Preview: Juventus vs. Udinese
Juventus aims to turn their fortunes around after a poor performance against Lazio, where they lost 1-0. This defeat marked Juventus’ third consecutive loss in all competitions. Their last victory came in September during a thrilling 7-0 match against Inter Milan.
The Bianconeri have encountered significant challenges recently, including a notable drought in scoring that spans nearly 400 minutes. Their struggles have cast doubt on their chances in the Champions League, where they only have two points from three matches.
Team News
- Juventus: The squad is missing defender Bremer and wing-back Juan Cabal due to injury. Khephren Thuram is also doubtful.
- Udinese: Defender Thomas Kristensen is sidelined with a thigh injury, but the team is otherwise intact.
Recent Form
Juventus has recorded the following results:
- Serie A: W D D D L L
- All Competitions: D D D L L L
In contrast, Udinese has performed as follows:
- Serie A: W L L D D L
- All Competitions: L W L D D W
Key Players
For Juventus, the front line remains uncertain as Lois Openda and Dusan Vlahovic compete for starting roles. Meanwhile, Udinese’s attack will center on three-goal top scorer Keinan Davis, who has been pivotal in their recent success.
Predicted Lineups
| Juventus | Udinese |
|---|---|
| Di Gregorio | Okoye |
| Kalulu | Goglichidze |
| Gatti | Kabasele |
| Kelly | Bertola |
| McKennie | Zanoli |
| Locatelli | Piotrowski |
| Koopmeiners | Karlstrom |
| Cambiaso | Atta |
| Conceicao | Zemura |
| Yildiz | Zaniolo |
| Vlahovic | Davis |
Match Prediction
This match is crucial for both teams. Despite Juventus’ historical edge over Udinese, their current form raises questions. A scoreline of 1-1 seems plausible as both teams search for motivation and points in Serie A.
