Juventus is set to clash with their city rivals Torino in a vital Serie A match this Sunday. This contest could determine Juventus’s chances for a successful end to the season.
Match Preview: Juventus vs. Torino
As the season draws to a close, Juventus finds themselves in a critical position. Currently sitting sixth with 68 points, they must secure a victory. Additionally, they will need Roma and Milan to lose their final matches to keep hopes for Champions League qualification alive.
Venue
The match will take place at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino, giving Torino the home advantage.
Torino Team News
Torino enters this derby with significant challenges in their lineup. Key defensive player Guillermo Maripán is unavailable due to a yellow card suspension. Furthermore, Luca Marianucci is out with a knee injury sustained during training.
- Long-term absentees: Zakaria Aboukhlal, Tino Anjorin
- However, Ardian Ismajli returns from a thigh injury and is likely to start.
- Midfielder Gvidas Gineitis is back after a suspension, bolstering the team.
Juventus Team News
Juventus faces its own set of hurdles ahead of the match. Star striker Dusan Vlahovic remains a doubt due to an adductor strain. Midfielder Kenan Yildiz has been ruled out with a calf injury.
- Defensive reshuffle needed as Gleison Bremer is suspended.
- Long-term injuries: Arkadiusz Milik, Juan Cabal are still unavailable.
- Weston McKennie and Francisco Conceição are fit and expected to play.
Recent Form
Torino’s recent form has been mixed. They lost 2-1 to Cagliari but remain robust at home, going unbeaten in their last five home matches. Before the Cagliari game, they secured a crucial 2-1 win over Sassuolo.
Juventus, on the other hand, suffered a disappointing 2-0 home loss to Fiorentina. Their previous games included a narrow 1-0 win against Lecce and draws with Hellas Verona and AC Milan, making their need for a win more pressing.
Predicted Lineups
Torino
- Paleari; Coco, Ismajli, Ebosse; Pedersen, Gineitis, Prati, Obrador; Vlasic; Zapata, Simeone
Juventus
- Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Gatti, Kelly, Cambiaso; Locatelli, Koopmeiners; Conceicao, McKennie, Yildiz; Vlahovic
How to Watch
The match can be viewed live in the UK on TNT Sports 3 or streamed online through DAZN.
This upcoming derby represents a critical point for both teams, with Juventus striving for Champions League participation and Torino looking to finish the season strongly.
