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Juventus are set to play Roma at the Allianz Stadium on Saturday in Serie A action.
Juventus come into this game on the back of a 0-0 draw against Marco Giampaolo's Sampdoria in their most recent league game. Juventus boasted more shots on target and more possession but were unable to find the breakthrough.
Roma, on the other hand, beat Massimiliano Alvini's Cremonese 1-0 in their most recent game. A second-half goal from English centre-back Chris Smalling secured the win for Jose Mourinho's Roma.
Juventus vs Roma Head-to-Head
In 34 head-to-head encounters between the two sides, Juventus hold a clear advantage. They have won 21 games, lost eight and drawn five.
The two clubs last faced each other earlier this year in Serie A, with Juventus beating Roma 4-3. Goals from Argentine attacker Paulo Dybala, midfielder Manuel Locatelli, Swiss winger Dejan Kulusevski and full-back Mattia De Sciglio secured victory for Juventus. Juve's former Dutch centre-back Matthijs de Ligt was sent off in the second half of that match.
English striker Tammy Abraham, Armenian attacker Henrikh Mkhitaryan and midfielder Lorenzo Pellegrini scored consolation goals for Roma.
Juventus form guide in Serie A: D-W
Roma form guide in Serie A: W-W
Juventus vs Roma Team News
Juventus
Due to injuries, Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri will be unable to call upon the services of French midfielder Paul Pogba, winger Federico Chiesa and Brazilian striker Kaio Jorge. There are doubts over the availability of Argentine winger Angel Di Maria and Polish goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny.
Injured: Paul Pogba, Federico Chiesa, Kaio Jorge
Doubtful: Angel Di Maria, Wojciech Szczesny
Suspended: None
Roma
Meanwhile, Roma will be without Dutch midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum, Gambian midfielder Ebrima Darboe and forward Nicolo Zaniolo. Other than that, there are no known issues and manager Jose Mourinho is expected to have the majority of his squad at his disposal.
Injured: Nicolo Zaniolo, Georginio Wijnaldum, Ebrima Darboe
Doubtful: None
Suspended: None
Juventus vs Roma Predicted XI
Juventus Predicted XI (4-3-3): Mattia Perin, Mattia De Sciglio, Leonardo Bonucci, Gleison Bremer, Alex Sandro, Weston McKennie, Manuel Locatelli, Adrien Rabiot, Moise Kean, Dusan Vlahovic, Filip Kostic
Roma Predicted XI (3-4-2-1): Rui Patricio, Gianluca Mancini, Chris Smalling, Roger Ibanez, Rick Karsdorp, Lorenzo Pellegrini, Bryan Cristante, Leonardo Spinazzola, Paulo Dybala, Stephan El Shaarawy, Tammy Abraham
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Juventus vs Roma Prediction
It is still early days, but Juventus under Massimiliano Allegri's management have not done enough to impress. There is enough talent in the squad to dominate Serie A, and the return of stars like Paul Pogba and Angel Di Maria will certainly help. However, there are big question marks over Juventus right now.
Roma, on the other hand, are among the dark horses to win the Serie A title this season. Paulo Dybala returns to face a side he knows very well and will be keen to remind Juventus of his capabilities.
A draw seems to be the most likely result.
Prediction: Juventus 1-1 Roma
