Juventus are placed first in the league with forty-six points and a positive goal difference of +25. So far in the season, they have gotten fifteen wins and a single draw. In the week behind us, they faced Torino and won by the minimal result. Cristiano Ronaldo scored the only goal of the game from the penalty spot, mid-second half. Juventus had plenty of chances but were unable to capitalize on them.
AS Roma hold the number seven spot at the table with twenty-four points after the first sixteen rounds. So far in the season, they have a record of six wins, six draws, and four losses. Currently, they are on a three-game unbeaten streak with two draws and a win from the most recent outing. They faced Genoa and came out victorious by the score of 3-2. Fazio, Kluivert, and Cristante scored a goal each for AS Roma, while Piatek and Hiljemark did the same for Genoa. After the fifty-ninth minute, we haven’t seen any changes to the scoreboard despite a number of changes. None of the subs managed to make an impact and change the outcome of the clash.
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The two teams have a long history between them, and in the recent past Juventus have been somewhat better. Out of the previous five clashes that they’ve played, Juventus have won two, AS Roma have won one, and the two remaining outings ended as draws. At home, against AS Roma, Juventus are on an eight-game winning streak. The last time that they lost to them at home was way back in 2011.
Juventus: Szczesny; Sandro, Chiellini, Bonucci, Sciglio; Matuidi, Pjanic, Bentancur; Ronaldo, Mandzukic, Dybala
Roma: Olsen; Florenzi, Fazio, Manolas, Kolarov; Nzonzi, Cristante; Under, Zaniolo, Kluivert; Dzeko
What a derby in Italy, a true football spectacle in Turin where Juventus takes on Roma. Both teams like to play aggressive football and it will be a true football battle. Juventus have won their last 7 matches in Serie A and they are in a really good run. Juventus have won their last 8 home matches against Roma in all competitions. On the other side Roma also play good football this season and they have scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 matches. But also they have some problems to play strong in defending and will try to score a goal more in Turin. This game going to be dynamic and open one and we will enjoy in lots of scoring chances and goals.