Serie A 2022-23: Juventus vs Sampdoria: Predicted Lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

On Sunday, the Allianz Stadium will host a Serie A match between Bianconeri, the home team, and their opponents Blucerchiati.

Despite losing their last league match against Roma, Juventus have regained their winning form with a victory against Freiburg in the Europa League 2022-23 Round of 16 1st leg this week. Currently, Juventus currently sit in 7th position and trailing Roma, who hold the 4th position, and are 12 points ahead of the Bianconeri.

Sampdoria's previous game ended in a 0-0 draw with Salernitana, leaving them in 20th place with a mere 12 points, having only managed to win two matches in the current Serie A 2022-23 campaign. Their position in the league table reflects their struggling form.

Kick-off:

Sunday,12-03-2023; 7:45 pm (GMT)

Monday,13-03-2023; 1:15 am (IST)

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

Sampdoria form (all competition): D-L-L-D-D

Players to watch

Juventus: Angel Di Maria

In his first season with Juventus, Di Maria has displayed an impressive performance, contributing 8 goals and 4 assists in all competitions. Additionally, his goal against Freiburg proved to be the decider of the match, securing Juventus' lead for the upcoming second leg. The World Cup 2022 winner with Argentina aims to carry on his exceptional form in the next game against Sampdoria.

Sampdoria: Abdelhamid Sabiri

Although Sabiri has only managed to score 3 goals in all competitions this season and is currently not in top form, but he remains a crucial player for Sampdoria. To secure a positive outcome against Juventus, Sabiri must produce a remarkable performance and lead his team with a spark of hope.

Match facts

• Juventus have won their last seven Serie A home meetings against Sampdoria
• Sampdoria have scored the fewest goals in the big five European leagues this season (11)
• Sampdoria could remain unbeaten in both their seasonal games against the Bianconeri for the first time since the 2012/13 campaign

Injury and Team News

Massimiliano Allegri, the Juventus manager, will be missing Milik due to a muscle injury, Kaio Jorge due to fitness issues, and Mattia De Sciglio due to muscle fatigue. Additionally, Moise Kean will not be available for the upcoming match due to suspension. Alex Sandro will also miss this match due to injury.

Meanwhile, Sampdoria's manager, Dejan Stankovic, has a limited pool of players to choose from, with several members of the squad facing fitness concerns. Sam Lammers is nursing a knock, Ignacio Pussetto and Djuricic are both out of contention due to injuries, and Andrea Conti is sidelined with an ankle injury.

Head-to-head Stats

Matches – 30

Juventus – 17

Sampdoria – 5

Draws – 8

Predicted Lineups

Juventus predicted lineup (3-5-1-1): 

Szczesny; Danilo, Bremer, Bonucci; Juan Cuadrado, Nicolo Fagioli, Manuel Locatelli, Adrien Rabiot, Kostic; Angel Di Maria; Dusan Vlahovic

Sampdoria predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Emil Audero; Alessandro Zanoli, Bram Nuytinck, Bruno Amione; Mehdi Leris, Harry Winks, Tomas Rinco, Augello; Cuisance, Sabiri; Jese.

Match Prediction

Based on the current form of both teams, it is anticipated that Juventus will win comfortably as Sampdoria have been struggling to win matches in recent time and this season.

Prediction: Juventus 2-0 Sampdoria

Telecast

India – Voot, Jio CinemaUK – Eurosport app, beIN SportsUSA – fuboTV, Fox SportsNigeria – DAZN