Both teams are not happy with their position in the league, they will look to get points to get high up in the table. This will be an exciting fixture for sure and most probably will end in a stalemate.
Match info: Serie A
Venue: Allianz Stadium, Turin
Date: Saturday, 18th January 2025
Time: 6 pm Nigerian time
Two weeks on from their clash in the Supercoppa Italiana, both Juventus and AC Milan will seek maximum points from a heavyweight contest on Saturday evening, when the teams meet in Turin.
After Milan battled back to beat Juve in Saudi Arabia, the pair reconvene in Serie A, where they trail behind Italy's top four.
Head-to-head:
- Juventus have won 33 of the last 82 meetings between the two teams.
- AC Milan recorded 22 victories.
- The remaining 27 clashes ended in draws.
- The average number of goals in meetings between Juventus and AC Milan is 1.6.
- When Juventus lead 1-0 at home, they win 68%of their matches.
- Only 1 of their last 9 encounters produced more than 2 goals.
- 5 of their last 8 meetings produced less than 2 goals.
- 5 of their last 9 matches ended in stalemate.
Form:
- Juventus in the league: D-W-D-D-D
- Juventus in all competitions: W-D-L-D-D
- AC Milan in the League: D-W-D-D-W
- AC Milan in all competitions: D-W-W-D-W
Team News:
- For Juventus, Arkadiusz Milik, Chico Conceicao, Dusan Vlahovic, Gleison Bremer, and Juan Cabal will not be available due to injuries.
- For AC Milan, Alessandro Florenzi, Noah Okafor, Ruben Loftus Cheek, and Samuel Chukwueze will miss the game due to injuries.
Player(s) to watch:
- Weston McKennie is naturally athletic with descent speed and fantastic aerial ability. While he does lack elite speed and agility, he still covers a lot of ground and is aggressive and strong in duels. His size, combined with his leaping ability and physicality makes him a constant threat on set pieces. He is a fan favourite and even though he sometimes does face criticism, with his hard work on the pitch he can prove them wrong many times. In 14 games, he has scored two goals and has provided three assists.
- Christian Pulisic demonstrates a strong preference for utilizing the width of the pitch, showcasing equal proficiency whether positioned on the right or left flank. His offensive mindset propels him to frequently explore spaces behind the defense lines, aiming to either directly collect the ball or engage in strategic rotations with another forward player. His knack for anticipating movement and choosing the right opportunity at the right times makes him a big threat. The American’s agility makes him a formidable opponent to mark closely, as he possesses the capability to outmaneuver defenders with minimal effect. In 16 games, he has scored six goals and provided four assists till now.