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Preview: Torino vs Juventus - prediction, team news, lineups

 

 

 

Desperate to continue their dominance of the Turin derby, fallen giants Juventus will visit city rivals Torino on Sunday evening.

 

A tense Serie A finale features four teams vying for two Champions League places, and anything other than victory would certainly see Juve miss out.

 

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Match preview

Having slipped up again last weekend, Juventus are now outsiders to claim a cherished top-four finish, just weeks after apparently locking down Champions League qualification.

 

No longer holding their destiny within their own hands, the Bianconeri sit sixth in Serie A after losing 2-0 at home to mid-table Fiorentina, who had nothing other than pride left to play for. 

 

So, having seen an 11-game unbeaten streak unexpectedly ended, they must claim maximum points on Sunday and hope for a minor miracle.

 

Not only do Juve need to win the Derby della Mole, they also require favourable results in games involving fellow contenders AC Milan, Como and Roma.

 

Level on 68 points with Como - but with an inferior head-to-head record - Italy's most successful club now lie two below Milan and Roma, who would both have to draw or lose to even open the door.

 

Serie A does not initially use goal difference to split sides that finish level, so it could be a complicated final evening, with scenarios shifting throughout.

 

Should Juventus ultimately fall short, it would be the second time they have missed out in four seasons, also marking a rare failure for Luciano Spalletti.

 

Recently handed a contract extension, Spalletti's reign was just getting started when Juve drew 0-0 with Torino in November's reverse fixture, but the stakes are far higher this weekend. ............

 

Torino Serie A form:

W D D L W L

 

Juventus Serie A form:

W W D D W L

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Team News

Juventus will travel across town without ex-Toro defender Bremer, who must serve a one-match ban after being booked again last weekend.

 

Juan Cabal and Arkadiusz Milik are still sidelined by injury, and Khephren Thuram faces a late fitness test, but Spalletti should have everyone else available for a potentially decisive derby.

 

If required, Teun Koopmeiners would continue to deputise for Thuram in central midfield, linking up with club captain Manuel Locatelli.

 

Meanwhile, up front, Dusan Vlahovic should be supported by Francisco Conceicao and 10-goal top scorer Kenan Yildiz. ............

 

Torino possible starting lineup:

Paleari; Coco, Ismajli, Ebosse; Pedersen, Gineitis, Prati, Obrador; Vlasic; Zapata, Simeone

 

Juventus possible starting lineup:

Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Gatti, Kelly, Cambiaso; Locatelli, Koopmeiners; Conceicao, McKennie, Yildiz; Vlahovic ............

 

We say: Torino 0-2 Juventus

Although Juventus have stumbled at just the wrong moment, they have still kept seven clean sheets across their last 10 matches and can surely contain their fierce city rivals.

 

Dubious at the back, Torino are already looking towards the summer after another difficult season - not to mention their grim record in the Derby della Mole.

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Torino FC vs Juventus: Preview and Prediction

 

 

The latest edition of the Derby della Mole arrives with enormous tension and potentially massive consequences as Torino host bitter rivals Juventus FC on the final day of the Serie A season.

 

For Juventus, the equation is brutally simple as victory is absolutely essential. Even then, Luciano Spalletti’s side require help elsewhere if they are to salvage UEFA Champions League qualification from a campaign that now threatens to end in major disappointment.

 

Only weeks ago, Juventus appeared firmly in control of a top-four finish. However, a disastrous 2-0 home defeat against ACF Fiorentina last weekend dramatically altered the landscape of the race. That result not only ended Juventus’s 11-match unbeaten run but also pushed the Bianconeri down to sixth place heading into the final round.

 

The situation is now extremely complicated as Juventus currently sit level on points with Como but trail due to an inferior head-to-head record, while both AC Milan and AS Roma remain two points ahead. Because Serie A prioritises head-to-head records over goal difference, several scenarios remain possible throughout Sunday evening, meaning the table could shift dramatically multiple times during the final round.

 

Still, none of those possibilities matter unless Juventus first win the derby and failure to secure Champions League football would represent another major setback for Italy’s most successful club and mark the second time in four seasons they have failed to qualify for Europe’s elite competition.

 

The pressure on Juventus could hardly be greater but fortunately for the visitors, history strongly favours them in this rivalry. Torino have managed just one victory across the clubs’ last 39 Serie A meetings, with that solitary success coming more than a decade ago. Juventus have consistently dominated the derby psychologically and tactically throughout modern Serie A history. ............

 

Juventus are expected to dominate possession and territory while Torino attempt to frustrate their rivals before attacking directly during transition moments. The key challenge for Juventus will likely be handling the psychological tension of simultaneously chasing victory while monitoring developments elsewhere in the Champions League race.

 

This is the first Derby della Mole ever played on the final day of a Serie A season, adding another layer of drama to one of Italian football’s oldest rivalries.

Team News & Tactics

Torino FC

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Probable Lineup (3-4-1-2): Paleari; Coco, Ismajli, Ebosse; Pedersen, Gineitis, Prati, Obrador; Vlasic; Zapata, Simeone

Juventus

Juventus head into Derby della Mole carrying several important squad concerns as Luciano Spalletti prepares his side for one of the most significant matches of their season. The biggest confirmed absence is defender Bremer, who will miss the derby through suspension after collecting another booking during last weekend’s defeat against Fiorentina.

 

Juventus also remain without Juan Cabal and Arkadiusz Milik, both of whom continue recovering from persistent fitness issues. Meanwhile, midfielder Khephren Thuram faces a late fitness test ahead of kick-off. Should he fail to recover in time, Teun Koopmeiners is expected to continue in central midfield alongside club captain Manuel Locatelli.

 

Juventus are expected to continue with their 4-2-3-1 setup where Michele Di Gregorio should continue in goal behind a back four featuring Pierre Kalulu at right-back, alongside Federico Gatti and Lloyd Kelly in central defence. Andrea Cambiaso is expected to operate from left-back.

 

In midfield, club captain Manuel Locatelli should partner Teun Koopmeiners in the double pivot. The former’s composure and passing range will be important in helping Torino withstand Juventus’s pressure, while the latter adds energy and forward-running ability from midfield.

 

Further forward, Francisco Conceicao is expected to feature on the right wing, with Weston McKennie operating centrally behind the striker. Kenan Yildiz should provide creativity and attacking movement from the left side. Leading the attack, Dusan Vlahovic is expected to spearhead the visitors’ frontline.

 

Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Gatti, Kelly, Cambiaso; Locatelli, Koopmeiners; Conceicao, McKennie, Yildiz; Vlahovic

Key Stats

• Juventus have lost just one of their last 39 Serie A meetings against Torino.
• Torino’s only league victory over Juventus during that run came 11 years ago.
• Giovanni Simeone has scored in each of his last five home appearances and has netted six Serie A goals against Juventus during his career.
• Juventus saw their 11-match unbeaten run end after last weekend’s 2-0 defeat against ACF Fiorentina.
• Torino have conceded 61 Serie A goals this season, the second-worst defensive record in the league behind only Pisa Sporting Club.

Player to Watch

Dusan Vlahovic

The Serbian striker enters Derby della Mole carrying enormous responsibility on his shoulders. Juventus no longer control their own fate in the race for a top-four finish, meaning anything less than victory could effectively end their Champions League hopes.

 

Despite enduring an inconsistent campaign overall, the forward remains Juventus’s most dangerous attacking presence and the player most capable of producing decisive moments in tense matches. Against a Torino defence that has struggled badly throughout the season, opportunities should emerge for him if the Bianconeri establish attacking rhythm early. ............

 

Prediction

Torino 1-2 Juventus

Torino’s defensive weaknesses and Juventus’s desperation for victory suggest the visitors should create numerous opportunities throughout the contest.

 

The emotional pressure surrounding the occasion may initially make Juventus tense, but their superior quality and experience in high-stakes matches should eventually prove decisive. Torino are capable of making life uncomfortable for their rivals, especially with home support behind them, but the away side’s need for three points may ultimately drive them over the line.

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Serie A Preview: Torino vs Juventus – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

 

 

Sitting 12th in the standings after a 2-1 defeat at Cagliari in the penultimate round, Torino will have to settle for a second consecutive bottom-half finish irrespective of the outcome of this clash. However, the Granata are expected to take the field heavily motivated to spoil their eternal rivals’ Champions League ambitions.

 

Despite having nothing but pride left to play for, Torino could still play a massive role in the fiercely contested race for a top-four finish. Vying for a place in next season’s Champions League, Juventus trail fourth-placed Roma by two points following a disheartening 2-0 home loss to Fiorentina last time out.

 

Therefore, their top-four destiny is completely out of their hands, as they need either Milan or Roma to drop points on the final day. More importantly, Luciano Spalletti’s underperforming side must hold up their end of the bargain in this ‘make or break’ clash if they’re to sneak their way back into the top four right at the death.

Match Preview

Torino

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Juventus

Despite their long-standing dominance in this match-up, Juventus cannot afford to rest on their laurels. Indeed, they’ve shared the spoils with Torino in three of their last four Serie A encounters (W1), including a tepid 0-0 draw in November’s reverse fixture at the Allianz Stadium. Adding to this sentiment, the visitors head into this season-defining clash in dire form.

 

In addition to the abovementioned loss to Fiorentina, Juventus have gone winless in two of their last four league outings (W1, D2, L1). As such, it’s fair to say that they’ve been the architects of their own demise, allowing Milan and Roma to leapfrog them in the standings when it mattered most. As a result, there’s no margin for error here.

 

However, Juventus can take confidence from winning six of their nine away league matches against sides starting this round in the bottom half of the table (D2, L1). Furthermore, they’re currently on a five-game unbeaten road run in Serie A (W3, D2), keeping clean sheets against Atalanta and Milan in that promising-looking sequence.

Team News

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Meanwhile, with Arkadiusz Milik and Juan Cabal starting on the bench against Fiorentina last weekend, Juventus will make this crosstown trip at full strength. Despite having a second-half goal disallowed by VAR, Dusan Vlahovic remains the frontrunner to spearhead the Bianconeri attack ahead of the misfiring duo, Lois Openda and Jonathan David.

Torino vs Juventus Potential Starting Lineups

Torino (3-4-2-1): Paleari; Ebosse, Coco, Marianucci; Pedersen, Ilkhan, Gineitis, Obrador; Vlasic, Simeone; Zapata.

Juventus (4-2-3-1): Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Gatti, Kelly, Cambiaso; Locatelli, Koopmeiners; Conceicao, McKennie, Boga; Vlahovic.

Torino vs Juventus Prediction

This derby has all the makings of a ‘must-win’ clash for Juventus, but given their rough patch, it’s hard to put it past Torino to defy their dreadful record in this fixture. We wouldn’t go as far as to back the Granata for the win, yet it’s not impossible to envisage another share of the spoils.

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