Juventus and AC Milan are set for a crucial Serie A showdown at the Allianz Stadium on Saturday, with both teams desperate for a victory to boost their hopes of securing a Champions League spot.
Juventus will be looking to avenge their recent Supercoppa Italiana semi-final defeat to Milan, where they let a half-time lead slip in a 2-1 loss. However, their recent form has been plagued by draws, with back-to-back stalemates against Torino and Atalanta denting their title aspirations.
Milan, meanwhile, are aiming to build on their first league win under new manager Sergio Conceicao. They secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Como in midweek, with late goals from Theo Hernandez and Rafael Leao completing a comeback.
Match Preview
Juventus:
- Juventus have been plagued by draws this season, with 13 in 20 Serie A matches.
- They have drawn their last two league meetings with Milan.
- Juventus have drawn seven of their ten home league games this season.
Milan:
- Milan have won three games under Conceicao, all after conceding the first goal.
- They have only lost one of their last ten league matches, but have drawn five.
- Milan are unbeaten in their last four Serie A visits to the Allianz Stadium.
Team News
Juventus will be without Danilo, Arkadiusz Milik, Juan Cabal, and Gleison Bremer due to injury. However, Douglas Luiz, Tim Weah, and Dusan Vlahovic are all fit and available.
Milan will be missing Noah Okafor, Samu Chukwueze, Alessandro Florenzi, Malick Thiaw, and Ruben Loftus-Cheek. Alvaro Morata is also suspended after picking up a fifth yellow card.
Possible Lineups:
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Juventus (4-2-3-1): Di Gregorio; Savona, Kalulu, Gatti, McKennie; Locatelli, Thuram; Conceicao, Koopmeiners, Yildiz; Vlahovic.
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Milan (4-2-3-1): Maignan; Emerson, Gabbia, Tomori, Hernandez; Fofana, Bennacer; Pulisic, Reijnders, Jimenez; Origi.
Prediction
Given the high stakes and the recent form of both teams, a tight and cagey encounter is expected. Another draw wouldn’t be a surprise, with both managers potentially prioritizing avoiding defeat over risking all-out attack.
Prediction: Draw
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