BETTING GUIDE: Juventus Vs AS Roma, match preview, team news and betting tip
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With several of their closest rivals distracted by Supercoppa Italiana duties this weekend, both sides are presented with a rare opportunity to lay down a marker domestically
Juventus and Roma square off in Turin at the Allianz stadium on 20th December tin a heavyweight Serie A clash.
A clash that could have major implications in the race for Champions League qualification and, potentially, the wider title picture.
With several of their closest rivals distracted by Supercoppa Italiana duties this weekend, both sides are presented with a rare opportunity to lay down a marker domestically.
Juventus arrive with momentum firmly on their side after a strong run of results, while Roma travel north knowing that a positive outcome could significantly strengthen their grip on a top-four position and keep them within touching distance of the summit.
Juventus come into this fixture buoyed by a narrow but valuable 1-0 away win over Bologna, a result that saw them leapfrog their opponents and climb into fifth place. That victory continued an impressive recent run for the Bianconeri, who have now won five of their last six matches in all competitions, suffering just one defeat in that period.
More broadly, Juventus have lost only once in their last 11 games since the end of Igor Tudor’s tenure, collecting seven wins and three draws along the way.
Despite that resurgence, they remain four points shy of the top four, underlining how much ground they are still trying to recover after a stuttering start to the campaign.
Roma, meanwhile, kept their title ambitions alive with a disciplined 1-0 home win over Como earlier in the week. That result maintained their position inside the top four and left them just three points behind leaders Inter.
Narrow margins have defined Roma’s season so far, with ten of their 15 league matches ending 1-0 either for or against them.
While that points to a lack of attacking explosiveness, it also highlights their defensive strength and ability to manage games effectively.
Their away record remains a significant source of confidence too, with only two Serie A defeats on the road this season and an excellent return of 12 wins from 17 league away trips across the 2025 calendar year.
Home and away form could be decisive in shaping this contest. Juventus have been formidable in Turin, unbeaten at home across all competitions this season.
They have won six and drawn five at the Allianz Stadium, including strong performances against fellow top-four contenders.
Notably, Juventus have won their last three home matches and have shown a tendency to grow stronger late in games, scoring five of their 12 home league goals after the 75th minute.
Roma’s away form is strong overall, but their attacking output on the road has been limited, particularly late in matches, with the Giallorossi yet to score in the final 15 minutes of an away league fixture this season.
The head-to-head history between these two giants suggests another tight, low-scoring affair.
Four of the last six meetings have ended in draws, with each side winning once in that span.
Crucially, none of the previous six encounters produced more than two goals, underlining how cagey and tactical this matchup has become in recent seasons. Juventus’ home dominance in this fixture is also worth noting: they have won 11 of the last 14 league meetings against Roma in Turin, keeping an impressive number of clean sheets along the way.
Juventus will be without suspended midfielder Teun Koopmeiners, a key component in their midfield balance, while Dusan Vlahovic remains sidelined through injury.
Arkadiusz Milik is also unavailable, meaning Luciano Spalletti must again improvise in attack.
The return of Bremer and Daniele Rugani from injury is a timely boost at the back, restoring some much-needed defensive stability.
Kenan Yildiz continues to be Juventus’ creative heartbeat, contributing goals and assists from advanced areas, and he is likely to support a lone striker such as Jonathan David or Lois Openda, both of whom offer mobility rather than a traditional target-man presence.
Roma travel without Evan Ndicka and Neil El Aynaoui, who have departed for the Africa Cup of Nations, a significant blow given their importance to their defence and midfield.
On a more positive note, Artem Dovbyk is expected to return from injury, offering Roma a focal point in attack that they have lacked in recent weeks.
Matias Soule, who has been one of Roma’s brighter attacking sparks this season, is likely to feature prominently against his former club, supported by captain Lorenzo Pellegrini between the lines.
Tactically, this match promises to be a chess match rather than a shootout. Juventus are expected to line up in a 3-4-2-1 system, prioritising defensive solidity and control through the centre.
Without Koopmeiners, Manuel Locatelli and Khephren Thuram will be tasked with dictating tempo and protecting the back three, while wing-backs Andrea Cambiaso and Weston McKennie provide width and late runs into the box.
Juventus’ attacking intention will revolve around Yildiz’s movement between the lines and quick combinations in the half-spaces, rather than sustained pressure or high-volume crossing.
Roma are likely to mirror Juventus structurally with a 3-4-2-1 of their own, focusing on compactness, disciplined pressing and quick transitions.
Gasperini’s side have been comfortable ceding possession this season, instead relying on their defensive organisation and moments of quality to decide games.
With Ndicka absent, Roma may sit slightly deeper than usual, protecting their central defenders and looking to break through Soule’s dribbling or Pellegrini’s passing range. Set pieces could also be a key weapon for the visitors, particularly given Juventus’ occasional vulnerability when defending deliveries into the box.
Key Pointers;
Mile Svilar and Michele Di Gregorio have kept 12 clean sheets between them.
This fixture has also not seen an over 2.5 goals outcome since 2020.
Only two of Juventus’ last eight home matches produced over 2.5 goals.
Just one of Roma’s last six away matches saw both teams score.
Everything points towards a tight, low-scoring encounter where fine margins will decide the outcome.
Juventus’ strong home form, recent momentum and historical dominance in Turin give them a slight edge, particularly against a Roma side missing a key defensive figure.
However, the Giallorossi’s organisation and away resilience mean this is unlikely to be comfortable or high-scoring.
Prediction; Under 1.5 Goals.
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