Serie A 2022-23: Juventus vs Fiorentina: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

The Old Lady host La Viola in a Serie A fixture on Sunday evening

In the wake of a 15-point deduction, Juventus will once again have to start over as they hope to secure a Champions League berth before the end of the season. They have been decent in the league and now face a complicated Fiorentina, which will try to hinder their hopes of a top-four finish.

Fiorentina have been poor as they have only won once in their last five games, and they also hope to earn a spot in European competition. Both teams will be desperate for a win, as a win for either side could change their entire momentum for the season.

Kick-off:

12-02-2023; 5 pm GMT, 10:30 pm IST

Juventus form (all competition): W-L-D-L-W

Fiorentina form (all competitions): L-D-L-L-W

Players to watch

Juventus: Federico Chiesa

He may not get the enough limelight which other youngsters get, but Chiesa is one of the brilliant player his footwork and pace is outstanding. He is terrific in tight spaces and can soak up the pressure. Since his return, he has provided Juventus with a much-needed boost upfront.

Fiorentina: Sofyan Amrabat

Amrabat is an aggressive holding midfielder who links up the play with defence and attack. His role is to set the flow of the game and maintain his ball distribution. Despite forcing a move to Barcelona, he still remains a key player for Fiorentina.

Match facts

• Juventus have been in great form at home with two straight wins.
• Fiorentina have only managed two away wins this season.
• Despite their 15-point deduction, Juventus are still above Fiorentina in the standings.

Injury and team news

Juventus will be without Paul Pogba and Arkadiusz Milik due to muscle injuries, and Leonardo Bonucci and Kaio Jorge are unlikely to feature.

Riccardo Sottil and Gaetano Castrovilli are expected to miss the game due to injury, while Amrabat played against Bolonga after returning from an injury.

Head-to-head stats

Matches: 189

Juventus: 89

Draws: 59

Fiorentina: 41

Predicted lineup

Juventus predicted lineup (3-5-2):

Szczesny; Danilo; Bremer; Sandro; Cuadrado; Fagiolo; Locatelli; Rabiot; Kostic; Chiesa; Vlahovic.

Fiorentina predicted lineup (4-3-3):

Terracciano; Dodo; Milenkovic; Igor; Biraghi; Duncan, Amrabat, Bonaventura; Ikone; Jovic; Gonzalez

Prediction

Fiorentina are in poor shape, and with one win, the club has shown little spirit. They will now travel to Turin to face a desperate Juventus side, who will play every game as the final match of the season as they try to secure a Champions League spot, and they have quality players who can spearhead them to a win.

Prediction: Juventus 3-1 Fiorentina

Where and how can I watch the match?

India: Sonly Liv

USA: Paramount+

UK: BT Sport

Nigeria: DSTV and GOTV