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

Juventus face struggling side in Coppa Italia round of 16

Juventus seek to maintain their winning momentum following a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Roma in Serie A. Recent performances underscore the impressive defensive capabilities of Juventus. Their resolute backline has allowed a mere 4 goals in their last 6 matches, reflecting the team’s commitment and effectiveness in defense.

Salernitana head into the upcoming match buoyed by a 1-0 Serie A victory over Hellas Verona in their previous outing. Reviewing their recent form reveals that Salernitana has conceded goals in 5 of their last 6 matches, allowing a total of 12 goals against them. Their defensive weaknesses have been evident, showcasing vulnerabilities at the back.

Kick-off

Friday, 5 January 2024, 7:45 PM GMT (1:15 AM IST)

Location: Allianz Stadium

Form

Juventus (all competitions) : W-W-D-W-W

Salernitana (all competitions) : L-L-L-D-W

Players to watch out for:

Dusan Vlahovic (Juventus)

Vlahovic plays a crucial role as a flexible forward, integral to Juventus’ approach of controlling the ball in attacking areas. His exceptional form this season is evident, leading Juventus’ offensive charge with 6 goals and 2 assists in all competitions this season. Vlahovic’s on-field presence combines impressive height and speed, making him a standout player.

Antonio Candreva (Salernitana)

Primarily right-footed, Candreva’s versatility allows him to cover various midfield positions. While he typically operates as an attacking midfielder centrally or as a right winger, his past as a forward enables him to play on the left and adapt to roles like wing-back, full-back, second striker, or in midfield, showcasing his defensive aptitude and tactical understanding.

Match facts:

• Juventus are unbeaten in 12 home games.
• Salernitana have only won 1 away game out of the last 5 away games.
• Juventus, on the other hand, haven’t lost in 13 matches.
• Salernitana have conceded a goal almost every match.

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Injury & team news:

Mattia De Sciglio, Alex Sandro, and Moise Kean remain out of action due to ligament, muscle, and leg injuries, respectively. They are anticipated to rejoin the team around mid-January.

Boulaye Dia won’t be available for the upcoming game due to a hamstring injury. It’s expected that he’ll return to the squad by the end of this month. Guillermo Ochoa’s participation is uncertain as he’s nursing a shoulder injury.

Head to Head

Total matches – 6

Juventus wins – 4

Salernitana – 1

Draws – 1

Predicted lineup

Juventus predicted lineup (3-5-2)

Szczesny; Gatti, Bremer, Danilo; Weah, McKennie, Locatelli, Rabiot, Kostic; Vlahovic, Chiesa

Salernitana predicted lineup (4-1-4-1)

Costil; Bradaric, Pirola, Fazio, Mazzocchi; Maggiore; Tchaouna, Coulibaly, Kastanos, Candreva; Nwanko

Match prediction for Juventus vs Salernitana:

Salernitana faces a challenging task in scoring against Juventus, whose lineup is poised to generate numerous goal-scoring opportunities and efficiently capitalize on them. Salernitana will need to deliver an exceptional performance to breach Juventus’ solid defense and capitalize on any openings they can create to score goals.

Prediction: Juventus 2-0 Salernitana

Telecast

India: No Telecast

UK: TNT Sports 2

US: CBS Sports

Nigeria: No Telecast

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