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Juventus, who have closed in on the top spot in Serie A, are determined to stay in the title race. They visit Fiorentina at Stadio Artemio Franchi on Sunday evening, knowing the importance of this clash.
Match Preview:
Juventus have had an impressive start to the season, amassing 23 points from their first 10 league matches.
Their last-minute 1-0 victory over Hellas Verona elevated them above Milan in the standings, keeping them within striking distance of the league leaders, Inter.
Juve has maintained a strong defense, conceding just two goals since the beginning of the season, with seven clean sheets.
Their focus on defensive discipline under coach Max Allegri has paid off in terms of results.
While Juventus has kept their schedule free from European competitions, their hosts, Fiorentina, have had a different experience.
The Viola have encountered a rough patch recently, failing to score in their last two league matches.
Fiorentina Serie A form:
- W
- D
- W
- W
- L
- L
Fiorentina form (all competitions):
- W
- D
- W
- L
- W
- L
Juventus Serie A form:
- L
- W
- D
- W
- W
- W
Team News:
Federico Chiesa and Dusan Vlahovic, who both have a history with Fiorentina, could start for Juventus. Chiesa and Vlahovic will aim to break their goal drought against their former team.
However, Juventus will be without defensive duo Danilo and Alex Sandro, along with wing-backs Tim Weah and Mattia De Sciglio, due to injuries.
Fiorentina, on the other hand, will miss both of their preferred right-backs, Michael Kayode and Dodo, due to injuries. Nico Gonzalez, who has been impressive in attack, is expected to support Lucas Beltran up front.
Possible Starting Lineups:
Fiorentina:
- Terracciano;
- Parisi, Milenkovic, Martinez Quarta, Biraghi;
- Duncan, Arthur;
- Gonzalez, Bonaventura, Ikone;
- Beltran
Juventus:
- Szczesny;
- Gatti, Bremer, Rugani;
- McKennie, Miretti, Locatelli, Rabiot, Cambiaso;
- Chiesa, Vlahovic
Prediction:
This encounter is expected to be closely contested. Fiorentina’s attack-minded approach could finally yield a league goal, but Juventus, with their solid defense, should secure at least a point.
- Our Prediction: Fiorentina 1-1 Juventus
