16 October 2021, 10:06 | 28 August 2021, 15:29
The Serie A TIM fixture, Juventus F.C. vs. AS Roma, kicks off at 19:45 (GMT+1) on Sunday, October 17, at the Allianz Stadium.
Preview Juventus Serie A, Oct 17, 2021
Preview Seventh-placed Juventus picked up their third victory in a row: LDWWW, following the 1-0 derby win over fierce rivals, Torino on Matchday 7. Manuel Locatelli’s late strike in the 86th minute handed Juve the hard-fought win, leaving the Old Lady with 11 points after 3W, 2D, & 2L. Following the 2-0 victory over Roma last February, Juventus could achieve two consecutive victories against the visitors for the first time since 2016 in the Italian top-flight division. Furthermore, the Killer Lady has won nine out of ten Serie A games against Roma at the Allianz Stadium since its opening in 2011. A victory over Roma on Sunday could see Roma become the first team against which the Old Lady has won 10 league games at this venue. Focusing on the numbers, Juventus have a goal ratio of 1.57 goals per game, thanks to a goal haul of 11 goals in seven Serie A games. Juventus have conceded 10 goals (1.43 goals conceded-per-game) this season and have a G.D. of +1. A 4—4—2 formation with Chiesa and Moise Kean in attack is expected on Sunday against Roma. Federico Chiesa has played six times against the Giallorossi without finding the back of the net. Should he feature on Sunday, he would be looking to break the duck against Roma. Paulo Dybala could be available on the bench against Roma alongside Alvaro Morata after both players picked up thigh injuries shortly before the UEFA Champions League game against Chelsea in September. Meanwhile, Juventus will be without Adrien Rabiot, having tested positive for coronavirus.
Preview Roma Serie A, Oct 17, 2021
Preview AS Roma is in 4th place on the Serie A table, having picked up 15 points from 5W, 0D, & 2L following the 2-0 win over Empoli on Matchday 7. Judging by the pattern, WLWLW, the result of Sunday’s game may fail to surprise onlookers. José Mourinho’s side have an impressive haul of 16 goals after seven Serie A games. An average of 2.29 goals scored per game. I Giallorossi have conceded 8 goals (1.14 goals-per-match) and have a goal difference of +8. José Mourinho’s probable 4—3—3 formation could see Tammy Abraham serving as the focal point of attack against the Old Lady on Sunday. Despite picking up a sprained ankle on international duty with England against Hungary, the 24-year-old retorted he was fine and would be available for Sunday’s game after his arrival at the airport in Italy on Wednesday. The forward was expected on an earlier flight, which would’ve allowed him to take a few tests over his sprained ankle at an earlier date at the Villa Stuart clinic. He remains in doubt for this fixture against Juventus.