Juventus vs Roma: Match preview, possible lineup, team news and predictions
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Serie A clash between Juventus and Roma on December 30, 2023 || Image credit: Imago

Juventus vs Roma: Match preview, possible lineup, team news and predictions

Faruq Ibrahim 22:00 - 29.12.2023

The upcoming Serie A clash between Juventus and Roma on December 30, 2023, promises to be a thrilling encounter. The match is scheduled to take place at the Allianz Stadium.

Juventus are currently in second place in Serie A and have shown impressive form this season, including a 2-1 victory against Frosinone in their last game.

Roma, currently in sixth place, comes off a confidence-boosting 2-0 win against Napoli. They have been inconsistent but capable of surprising top teams.

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Key Players

Dusan Vlahovic is expected to play a crucial role, especially in the absence of Federico Chiesa. Timothy Weah might also start, adding dynamism to their attack.

Lorenzo Pellegrini, who has recently regained form, and Paulo Dybala, if he's fit, could be pivotal in Roma's performance.

Injuries/Suspensions

Chiesa (knee soreness), Locatelli (oblique contusion), and Vlahovic (foot bruise) are probable to play, while Sandro (thigh injury) is doubtful. Cambiaso, Fagioli, and Pogba are suspended.

Federico Chiesa is currently out injured
Federico Chiesa is currently out injured

Dybala (thigh strain) is probable, while Renato Sanches (illness) is questionable. Kumbula, Abraham (ACL tears), Smalling (patellar tendon injury), and Aouar (thigh strain) are out.

Expected Lineup 

Juventus (3-5-2): Szczesny; Gatti, Bremer, Danilo; Weah, McKennie, Locatelli, Rabiot, Kostic; Vlahovic, Yildiz.

Roma (3-5-2): Patricio; Mancini, Llorente, N’Dicka; Kristensen, Cristante, Paredes, Bove, Zalewski; Lukaku, Dybala.

Jose Mourinho, Paulo Dybala
Jose Mourinho, Paulo Dybala

Historical Head-to-Head and Rivalry:

Juventus has a favorable record against Roma, with 28 wins out of 54 recent matches. However, Roma won the last encounter between the two sides 1-0 in March this year.

Playing Styles and Tactics:

Juventus, under Massimiliano Allegri, has shown a robust style, balancing defense and attack.

Roma, managed by Jose Mourinho, often displays a pragmatic approach, focusing on solid defensive organization and counter-attacks.

Betting Tips and Predictions:

The match is expected to be closely contested, with predictions leaning towards a draw, possibly with under 2.5 goals scored.

Key betting tips include a draw result, over 2.5 goals in the game, Roma to score first, and Dusan Vlahovic as a likely goalscorer.

The match is anticipated to be tightly contested, with both teams needing a win for their respective league ambitions. A draw is a likely outcome given the strengths and recent form of both teams.

How to Watch:

Fans can watch the game via SuperSports on DSTV.

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