Serie A fans are gearing up for a blockbuster encounter as Juventus will host Roma on Saturday evening in Turin, in a decisive clash within the race for a top-four finish in the Italian league table.
The match comes as part of Round 16 of the competition.
The match comes at a sensitive time, with most of the direct rivals for both sides absent due to their participation in the Italian Super Cup in Saudi Arabia, making this fixture a crucial opportunity for the two giants to make up for dropped points.
It appears that the team under new head coach Luciano Spalletti has begun to find its footing after a difficult start to the season.
Juventus secured a valuable win over Bologna in their most recent league match, following a morale-boosting victory in the UEFA Champions League against Pafos.
Juventus are aiming to extend their unbeaten home run in the league, which has stretched to 11 matches, having also kept 10 clean sheets in their last 14 encounters against Roma.
On the other hand, Roma are looking to maintain their momentum after regaining balance with a 1–0 league win over Como, thanks to a goal from Brazilian winger Wesley.
The capital club boast the strongest defense in Serie A this season, having conceded just eight goals.
Their impressive away record, with 12 wins from 17 matches this year, further boosts their hopes of pulling off an upset on the Bianconeri’s home ground.
Roma currently sit fourth in the Serie A standings with 30 points, four points ahead of fifth-placed Juventus on 26 points, while Inter Milan lead the table with 33 points.
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