Prediction: Juventus vs Cremonese

Verdict: Home win to nil

Best odds: 10/11

Bookmaker: Betfair

Still clinging to the fringes of the title race, Juventus begin the second half of their Serie A season on Monday night when they welcome mid-table Cremonese to the Allianz Stadium. The hosts are riding a wave of momentum after sweeping aside Sassuolo, while the visitors arrive on the back of a frustrating collapse against Cagliari.

Juventus

After being held to a 1-1 draw by Lecce and missing out on a fifth straight win, Juventus wasted no time in responding. Just three days later, they produced a commanding display in Reggio Emilia, defeating Sassuolo 3-0.

Jonathan David finally broke his Serie A scoring duck with a cathartic strike, making amends for his costly penalty miss against Lecce. That goal capped a performance that underlined Juve’s growing confidence under Luciano Spalletti, who has overseen eight wins in their last 10 matches across all competitions.

While Spalletti has flirted with talk of a Scudetto challenge, his primary objective remains securing a top-four finish amid fierce competition for Champions League places. Currently unbeaten in 13 home league games and boasting a flawless record against Cremonese in Turin, Juventus will expect to strengthen their grip on the top four with another victory.

Team News

Francisco Conceicao remains a doubt after missing the Sassuolo clash, while Dusan Vlahovic, Daniele Rugani, and Federico Gatti are still sidelined. Spalletti may continue to deploy Teun Koopmeiners as a defensive option, with Lloyd Kelly ready to step in if the Dutchman moves forward.

David aims to score in consecutive club appearances for the first time since March with Lille, while Lois Openda is likely to start on the bench.

Cremonese

History offers little encouragement for the visitors. Cremonese have lost all eight of their Serie A away games against Juventus, conceding 23 goals and scoring just three. Overall, they have managed only four points from 17 meetings, including a 2-1 defeat in November’s reverse fixture.

Recent form is equally concerning. After defeats to Napoli and Torino and a goalless draw with Lazio, Cremo began 2026 with a loss to struggling Fiorentina. Their woes deepened on Thursday when they squandered a two-goal lead against Cagliari, despite first-half strikes from Dennis Johnsen and Jamie Vardy.

Though that game ended a near-400-minute goal drought, Cremonese have collected just two points from their last five outings. With no goals in their last three away matches, Davide Nicola’s men face an uphill battle in Turin.

Team News

Vardy, who scored in the reverse fixture, should lead the line alongside Federico Bonazzoli, while Johnsen’s recent goal strengthens his case for inclusion. Michele Collocolo is the only confirmed absentee, and Jeremy Sarmiento could cut short his loan spell after a disappointing stint.

Head-to-Head

Juventus have dominated this fixture historically, winning all eight home meetings and conceding only three goals. Cremonese’s last point against the Bianconeri came over 30 years ago, and their recent struggles suggest that trend will continue.

Conclusion

Cremonese’s bright start to the season has faded, while Juventus are one of Serie A’s form sides under Spalletti. With home advantage and attacking confidence, the Turin giants should extend their unbeaten run and claim another routine victory.

Verdict: Home win to nil

Best odds: 10/11

Bookmaker: Betfair