Juventus vs AS Roma: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Published at :December 28, 2023 at 2:47 PM

Modified at :January 14, 2024 at 12:35 AM

Matchday 18 of the Serie A 2023-24 season is set to be underway

Get ready for an intense Serie A clash between Juventus and Roma at Allianz Stadium this Saturday. With Juventus in second and Roma in sixth in the league table, the stakes are high.

The Old Lady won their last game, just edging past Frosinone in a 2-1 victory. Likewise, Roma also got the win against the defending champs Napoli. The game ended 2-0. So, both teams will be going into the game against each other with high morale.

As the weekend approaches, attention is on the Juventus vs AS Roma lineups, with fans speculating on strategies and formations. With Juventus boasting an unbeaten streak and a strong home record, and Roma showing mixed results, their current form will be key in determining the outcome of this much-awaited Serie A encounter.

Kick-off

Saturday, 30th December 2023, 7:45 PM

Sunday, 31st December 2023, 1:15 AM

Location: Allianz Stadium

Form

Juventus (in the Serie A): D-W-W-D-W

AS Roma (in the Serie A): W-W-D-L-W

Players to watch for

Dusan Vlahovic (Juventus)

Dusan Vlahovic is a young versatile striker, pivotal in Juventus’s strategy for maintaining possession in the forward positions. He is spearheading Juve’s forward line with 6 goals and an assist in 15 Serie A appearances. The 23-year-old has the perfect blend of height, pace and strength to his advantage.

Romelu Lukaku (AS Roma)

The experienced striker, Romelu Lukaku might have found life in Jose Mourinho’s Roma. With 8 goals and an assist in 14 games, the Belgian is already becoming a fan favourite.

Match facts

Roma have not won consecutive games against Juventus since 1995
Juventus have lost just once in their last 12 home games against Roma.

Injury and team news

Juventus Team News:

Injuries have hit Juventus hard, with key players like Alex Sandro, M. De Sciglio, and Moise Kean currently sidelined. The trio is expected to make a comeback in January 2024. Adding to the team’s challenges, disciplinary issues involve players like Paul Pogba and Nicolò Fagioli. These setbacks will likely lead to strategic shifts and substitutions in the upcoming matches, notably in the Juventus vs A.S. Roma clash.

Roma Team News:

Roma are grappling with its own set of injury concerns as key players C. Smalling and Tammy Abraham are currently out, recovering from muscle and cruciate ligament injuries, respectively. Smalling is anticipated to return in mid-February 2024, around the same time as Abraham. Additionally, the team are waiting for the comeback of Paulo Dybala and H. Aouar, both expected to return from injuries in early January 2024. These absences pose challenges for Roma, making the upcoming matches, including the Juventus vs Roma fixture, unpredictable.

Head-to-head

Matches: 49

Juventus: 26

Roma: 12

Draws: 11

Predicted lineups for Juventus vs AS Roma

Juventus Predicted lineup (3-5-2)

Szczesny; Danilo, Bremer, Sandro; Cambiaso, McKennie, Locatelli, Rabiot, Kostic; Yildiz, Vlahovic

AS Roma Predicted lineup (3-5-2)

Patricio; Mancini, Llorente, Ndicka; Nissen, Cristante, Paredes, Bove, El Shaarawy; Lukaku, Belotti

Match prediction for Juventus vs AS Roma

The game looks to be an enthralling clash. We will be predicting a draw between them, but an intense match can be expected.

Prediction: Juventus 2 – 2 AS Roma

Telecast details

India – JioCinema, VIACOM18

UK – TNT Sports

US – Paramount+, CBS

Nigeria – NTA, SportsTV, SUPERSPORT

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