Juventus vs Verona Predictions for Saturday’s Serie A clash. Aiming to clinch the pinnacle position in Serie A, even if just momentarily, Juventus chase a win against Hellas Verona this Saturday night. Can they achieve this? Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.
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Juventus vs Verona Predictions
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The Old Lady’s Pursuit of the Summit
Key Stats
– Hellas Verona have never won in Turin in their 32 previous attempts.
– Manuel Locatelli’s recent goal for Juventus came precisely seven years after scoring the winner for AC Milan against the same opponent.
With an opportunity to ascend to the pinnacle of Serie A, at least temporarily, Juventus are setting their sights on triumphing over Hellas Verona this coming Saturday. Having recently conquered AC Milan, Juve is on the cusp of surpassing both Milan-based squads. The last fixture against Milan was a hard-fought 1-0 victory, characterised by Manuel Locatelli’s sublime strike from a distance. This particular victory brought a sense of déjà vu as Locatelli had been instrumental seven years earlier, scoring the winner for Milan against Juventus.
Allegri’s Juve Back in Contention?
Despite enduring two tumultuous years, both on and off the field, Max Allegri remains somewhat coy about Juventus’ Scudetto ambitions. Yet, with commendable performances against formidable opponents like Lazio and Milan, many believe the Old Lady is back in the title race, especially given their absence from European competitions this season.
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Their recent defensive record stands out, with Juventus not letting in a goal for over 360 minutes. Comparatively, only Ligue 1’s Nice has a better ongoing streak in Europe’s elite leagues. Their impressive historical record against Verona further bolsters their confidence, having kept a clean sheet in their last three encounters.
Verona’s Struggles:
Contrastingly, Hellas Verona, under Marco Baroni, seem to be in a spot of bother. With only two points from their last seven matches, their proximity to Serie A’s relegation zone is unsettling for their fans. Their historical record against Juventus is dismal, having never secured a win in Turin in 32 attempts. Following back-to-back losses and on the brink of a third consecutive defeat, Verona faces an uphill task against Juventus at the Allianz Stadium.
Key Players and Tactical Overview:
Juventus, despite injuries to key players like Nicolo Fagioli, Paul Pogba, and the Brazilian pair of Danilo and Alex Sandro, still boasts significant talent. The likely return of forwards Federico Chiesa and Dusan Vlahovic will bolster their attack. Moreover, the impressive record of Daniele Rugani, who has been instrumental in the defence, concedes only one goal in eight league starts.
On the other side, Verona will be heavily reliant on Cyril Ngonge, their top scorer this season, and Darko Lazovic, who recently entered the club’s history books. Either Milan Djuric or Federico Bonazzoli is expected to spearhead their attack.
The midfield battle will be pivotal. With players like Adrien Rabiot and Manuel Locatelli for Juventus, and Ondrej Duda for Verona, the control of the midfield area will determine the game’s tempo and likely outcome.
Analysis and Critique:
Juventus’ strategy under Allegri has been about defensive solidity, and the stats back this up. Their strength lies in their ability to keep clean sheets, which provides a foundation for their attacking talents to shine. However, Allegri’s conservative approach sometimes curtails their attacking prowess, leading to criticisms about their risk-averse nature.
Verona, under Baroni, needs a tactical rethink. Their lacklustre performances, particularly in defence, warrant introspection. A more cautious approach, focusing on solidifying the defence and playing on the counter, could yield better results.
Predictions:
- Match Outcome: Considering the data at hand, a Juventus win seems probable. Juventus’ current form, combined with Verona’s historical struggles in Turin, makes a strong case.
- Correct Score Prediction: Given Juventus’ defensive solidity and Verona’s attacking woes, a 2-0 win for Juventus seems likely.
- Goalscorer Prediction: Federico Chiesa and Dušan Vlahović are both top scorers for Juventus this season with four goals each. With Vlahovic’s potential return to the starting XI, he stands a good chance of finding the net.
- First Half Result: Given Juventus’ dominant form and Verona’s recent struggles, it’s plausible to predict that Juventus will be leading by the end of the first half.
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