Probable Lineups

3-5-2
Chievo
3-5-2
Juventus
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparision

(37) 23 Goals 41 (71)
(24) 11 Assists 27 (46)
(6.6) 6.9 Average Ratings 7.1 (6.9)
28.4 Average Age 27.9
184.1 Average Height (cm) 181.5
(0.8) 0.7 Shots pg 1.3 (1.2)
(55%) 58% Aerial Duel Success 52% (52%)
(0.5) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.9 (0.8)
(1.9) 1.5 Tackles pg 1.8 (1.8)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Serie A.

Missing Players

Player Reason Status Rating
Luciano Out 6.63
Gennaro Sardo Out 6.63
Sergio Pellissier Out 6.36
Boukary Dramé Out 7.34
Player Reason Status Rating
Nicklas Bendtner Out 6.46
Simone Pepe Out 6.04
Claudio Marchisio Out 7.33
Giorgio Chiellini Out 7.69
Leonardo Bonucci Out 7.12
Mirko Vucinic Out 7.24
Kwadwo Asamoah Out 7.4

Team News

Chievo
  • Coach Corini will keep his 3-5-2 that can turn into a 5-3-2 when not in possession.
  • Since both Sardo and Dramè are not available, Frey and Jokic are pretty certain to play on the flanks.
  • Pellissier is injured, so Thereau and Paloschi are confirmed once again.
Juventus
  • Conte will be missing a whole host of key players for different reasons: Chiellini, Bonucci and Vucinic are suspended, Marchisio is injured and Asamoah is still playing at the AFCON.
  • Therefore, Marrone and Caceres will start in defence, Pogba in midfield and Quagliarella up front.
  • Antonio Conte himself will not be able to sit on the bench since he's been banned after the match with Genoa.

Prediction

  • Chievo's recent form has been inconsistent, but the Gialloblu managed to unexpectedly win in Rome against Lazio. Corini's squad is probably not strong enough to catch up with the teams chasing European spots, but they are able to give every opponent they face a hard time.
  • Juventus dropped a couple of points against Genoa, and they need points to retain their lead over Napoli before meeting Fiorentina and Roma. The Bianconeri will probably find form in February when their preparation for the Champions League will reach its peak, but getting points now is important.
  • Expect Juve to try to control the match from the first minute, alternating between a pressing game and a slow tempo to prevent ChievoVerona counter-attack. Pirlo will be the key of the play once again both to assist the strikers and to manage the ball in different phases of the game. For that reason, Corini may even think of marking him with Thereau when Chievo don't have the ball.
Prediction:
Chievo
0
1
Juventus
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Latest Comments

 
  • berhin

    It was great seeing the majestic Andrea "Jesus" Pirlo pulling the strings again.
    Onwards and upwards!

    15 weeks ago
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  • fillajo

    tm 2.5

    15 weeks ago
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  • Afiero

    my prediction 1-2 (Pirlo and Giovinco)

    15 weeks ago
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  • berhin

    Let the turnaround begin.
    After a terrible marked by a Coppa Italia elimination and mounting number of injuries, Juve will get back on track starting this game.

    Juve win 3-1. Anelka comes in late and scores the 3rd goal.

    15 weeks ago
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Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts Form
1 Juventus 27 6 5 87 wwwwdl
12 Chievo 12 9 17 45 wldwdd

Top Players

Chievo
Juventus
B. Dramé 7.34
C. Théréau 7.24
C. Puggioni 7.13
A. Pirlo 7.8
A. Vidal 7.74
G. Chiellini 7.69
C. Théréau 11
A. Paloschi 7
S. Pellissier 5
M. Vucinic 10
A. Vidal 10
F. Quagliarella 9
Luciano 4
C. Théréau 4
L. Rigoni 3
A. Vidal 8
A. Pirlo 7
M. Vucinic 6

Match Forecast

Juventus will score from a setpiece situation  
Juventus will control the game in the opposition's half  
Juventus will dominate possession  
Chievo will dominate in the air  
Juventus will score from a direct freekick  
Juventus will steal the ball from the opposition often  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characters.

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