Predicted Lineups

3-5-2
4-3-3
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(67) 35 Goals 39 (46)
(47) 26 Assists 17 (25)
(7) 7.1 Average Ratings 7.1 (6.7)
41.1 Average Age 41.3
182.5 Average Height (cm) 181.8
(1.3) 1.3 Shots pg 1.4 (0.9)
(53%) 55% Aerial Duel Success 49% (49%)
(0.5) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.7)
(1.6) 1.7 Tackles pg 1.5 (1.8)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Serie A.

Missing Players

Juventus
Catania
Player Reason Status Rating
Arturo Vidal Out 7.68
Player Reason Status Rating
Andrea Campagnolo Out 6.64
Alessandro Potenza Out 6.83
Ciro Capuano Out 6.56
David Suazo Out 6.05

Team News

Juventus
Catania
  • Lichtsteiner has not missed a single league match this season, and with the Milan clash coming up and the fact that he is one card away from suspension, Conte may give him a rest, fielding Caceres.
  • Pepe is back available, but the coach is likely to choose a 3-5-2 again, with Quagliarella to support Matri.
  • As Vidal is suspended, Giaccherini should play in midfield alongside Pirlo and Marchisio.
  • Montella is going to drop Bellusci and pick a 4-man defence, with no intention of matching Juventus' formation.
  • Bergessio and Barrientos are pretty safe to play, while Catellani, Gomez and Ebagua could be battling for the last attacking spot.
  • Biagianti or Izco to partner Almiron and Lodi in the middle of the park.

Prediction

  • Juventus are slowing down their pace in the league, having had two consecutive goalless draws, but the team is still unbeaten and have conceded just one goal in their last 4 matches. The drop in intensity in the middle of the season, will mean Juve will be fresh for the final rush. Now is time for Conte to be practical and go just for the points despite his team not being in the best of form.
  • Catania are 9 points clear of the relegation zone and have two matches in hand. Montella's team travel to Turin with little pressure on them, relying on team enthusiasm after scoring four against Genoa.
  • In the end, the away side also know that Juventus rarely concede a goal, and if the game is in the balance at half time, then Montella is going to try to keep things that way. Juventus may benefit from some fresh players, especially up front: Borriello and Quagliarella may be the key players, as Vucinic is not going through his best time and Pepe is not fit.
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User Predictions

Comments (9)

 
  • One name. Andrea Pirlo.

  • another solid juventus performance to put them top 2-0

  • They did mananage to score 4 against Genoa, maybe they can continue that here?

  • Catania are woeful away and would happily take a draw, somehow i don;t see Juve letting them though!

  • catania are comfortable, juve want to go top. nuff said

  • i think Buffon may have another easy game tongiht

  • are we expecting goals form catania? comfotable 2-0 juve win most likely

  • defonite juve win

  • catania failed to win 34 of their last 36 away games?!? bloody hell!