Verdict: Juventus win to nil
Best Odds: 5/6
Bookmaker: Luckster
Looking to take another giant leap towards booking their Champions League ticket, Juventus will welcome Verona to Turin on Sunday evening.
Juventus
Starting with the hosts, while Juventus might have come under real scrutiny following their public February blip, the Old Lady have come roaring back in an eye-catching fashion. Last seen putting in a rugged performance at the San Siro as they snatched a 0-0 stalemate against historic rivals AC Milan, Luciano Spalletti’s side certainly find the mood in their camp at a red-hot high. Sat in the driving seat to claim another Champions League ticket over the coming weeks, Juventus can also skyrocket into bronze medal position this weekend. Along with registering 10 points from their four Serie A appearances since returning from March’s international break, Spalletti’s camp are unbeaten in their last nine outings across all fronts (six wins, three draws). Really impressing with their defensive grit, Juventus have also remarkably conceded just a single strike in their previous seven straight domestic battles.
Juventus Team News
Only making 12 Serie A appearances this season and dealing with a recent muscle injury, Juventus are once again sweating over the fitness of Colombian international Juan Cabal. However, returning from yet another injury setback at the San Siro last weekend, Serbian striker Dusan Vlahovic will be hoping to get some more minutes under his belt.
Receiving plenty of plaudits from around Turin this season, former Newcastle defender Lloyd Kelly will start at the heart of Juventus’ defence on Sunday evening. USA International Weston McKennie could once again be deployed in a wing-back role this weekend.
Verona
As for the visitors, enduring what has been a nightmare Serie A campaign this season, Verona are firmly planning for life back among Italy’s second-tier. Travelling to Turin this weekend sat 10 points adrift of safety and with just four fixtures remaining, the Mastiffs look set to have their relegation confirmed here. Despite being last seen playing out an uneventful 0-0 stalemate at home against fellow strugglers Lecce, that is the only point that Verona have claimed from any of their previous six consecutive Serie A appearances. Hit with back-to-back 1-0 losses against Atalanta and Fiorentina on either side of March’s international break, interim boss Paolo Sammarco has an almighty job on his hands when his downbeat squad travels to Turin on Sunday evening.
Verona Team News
Shown a costly second-half booking against Lecce last weekend, Argentinian defender Nicolas Valentini will serve a one-match suspension here. The duo of Daniel Mosquera and German midfielder Suat Serdar is still dealing with respective knee injuries.
Completing a shock move from Scottish outfit Hibernian during the January transfer window, Scotland international Kieron Bowie will spearhead Verona’s attack. Former Southampton star Armel Bella-Kotchap should keep his spot at the heart of Sammarco’s defence.
Juventus vs Verona Key Factors to Consider
- When Juventus and Verona met for their reverse Serie A showdown back on September 20th, Sunday’s opponents played out a 1-1 stalemate in Veneto.
- The Old Lady are unbeaten in their last nine outings across all fronts (six wins, three draws).
- Juventus have remarkably shipped just a single strike in their last seven straight appearances.
- Verona have put just one-point on the board from any of their last six consecutive Serie A outings.
- The Mastiffs have recorded just a sole top-flight strikes from any of their previous six attempts.
Conclusion
Looking to leapfrog AC Milan into bronze medal position this weekend, Juventus have certainly been handed a golden opportunity here. Embarking on what has been a real flurry on either side of March’s International break, the Old Lady are rightfully installed as a landslide contender in Turin. Gaining a real reputation for their defensive grit and remarkably shipping just a single strike from their last seven consecutive outings, Spalletti’s side will be confident of taking another giant leap towards punching their Champions League ticket.
Verdict: Juventus win to nil
Best Odds: 5/6
Bookmaker: Luckster
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