Juventus vs Fiorentina: The Allianz Stadium in Turin sets the stage for an intense Serie A encounter as Juventus hosts Fiorentina on December 29, 2024. With both teams level on 31 points, this clash is pivotal in the race for European qualification. Juventus is unbeaten in 13 games, while Fiorentina seeks to bounce back from recent setbacks. The match promises tactical battles, individual brilliance, and high stakes.
Head-to-Head
- Juventus Wins: 26
- Draws: 14
- Fiorentina Wins: 7
Last Five Meetings
- 08 Apr 2024: Juventus 1-0 Fiorentina
- 06 Nov 2023: Fiorentina 0-1 Juventus
- 12 Feb 2023: Juventus 1-0 Fiorentina
- 03 Sep 2022: Fiorentina 1-1 Juventus
- 22 May 2022: Fiorentina 2-0 Juventus
Serie A Standings (Before Matchday)
| Rank | Team | P | W | D | L | GF:GA | Last 5 | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Fiorentina | 16 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 29:13 | WWWLL | 31 |
| 6 | Juventus | 17 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 28:13 | DDDDW | 31 |
Both teams are eyeing a top-four finish, with Fiorentina holding a slight advantage in form.
Team News
Juventus: Juventus will be without Federico Chiesa due to injury, while Adrien Rabiot is a doubt. Dusan Vlahovic leads the attack, supported by Kenan Yildiz and Nico Gonzalez. Michele Di Gregorio retains his spot in goal, with McKennie, Locatelli, and Koopmeiners controlling midfield.
Fiorentina: Fiorentina welcomes Moise Kean back from suspension, bolstering their frontline alongside Lucas Beltran. Yacine Adli anchors midfield, while Robin Gosens strengthens defense. Goalkeeper David De Gea remains crucial, though Rolando Mandragora is sidelined with injury.
Juventus vs Fiorentina Lineups
Juventus (4-2-3-1):
- Goalkeeper: Michele Di Gregorio
- Defense: Nicolo Savona, Federico Gatti, Pierre Kalulu, Andrea Cambiaso
- Midfield: Weston McKennie, Teun Koopmeiners, Manuel Locatelli
- Forwards: Francisco Conceicao, Kenan Yildiz, Nico Gonzalez, Dusan Vlahovic
Fiorentina (4-2-3-1):
- Goalkeeper: David De Gea
- Defense: Michael Kayode, Luca Ranieri, Pietro Comuzzo, Robin Gosens
- Midfield: Andrea Colpani, Danilo Cataldi, Rolando Mandragora
- Forwards: Lucas Beltran, Moise Kean, Jonathan Ikone
Key Stats
- Juventus is unbeaten in their last 13 games.
- Fiorentina hasn’t won against Juventus in their last three encounters.
- The most common scoreline between these teams is 1-0 to Juventus, occurring 14 times.
- Juventus scores 25% of their goals between the 16th and 30th minutes.
- Fiorentina has scored in six of their last eight away games.
- Juventus’ home record this season: 3 wins, 6 draws, 0 losses.
- Fiorentina has a higher win percentage when leading at halftime (76%).
- Juventus has kept clean sheets in their last three matches against Fiorentina.
- Moise Kean has been directly involved in 40% of Fiorentina’s goals this season.
- Average goals per match between these sides: 1.4.
Key Tips
- Under 2.5 Goals – Recent encounters have been low-scoring.
- Juventus to Win 1-0 – A repeat of their common scoreline.
- Both Teams to Score – No – Juventus’ defensive record suggests another clean sheet.
- Draw at Halftime – A cautious start is likely.
Prediction Juventus vs Fiorentina
With Juventus’ solid form and home advantage, Fiorentina faces an uphill battle. Expect a close contest with limited scoring opportunities.
Predicted Score: Juventus 1-1 Fiorentina.
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