Juventus vs Udinese Preview & Prediction | 2023-24 Italian Serie A
THE FACTS
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When is Juventus vs Udinese on and what time does it start? Juventus vs Udinese will take place on Monday 12th February, 2024 – 19:45 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Juventus vs Udinese? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Juventus vs Udinese on in the UK? TNT Sports have the rights to Serie A matches in the UK, so it is worth checking their schedule for Juventus vs Udinese
Where can I stream Juventus vs Udinese in the UK? If Juventus vs Udinese is televised on TNT Sports, then subscribers can stream the match live on discovery+
THE LOWDOWN
JUVENTUS
In his second stint in charge, Juventus have been as defensive and resolutely pragmatic but effective as ever under the management of Massimiliano Allegri. The Bianconeri were beaten by a goal to nil in the Derby d’Italia at San Siro against Inter last weekend, meaning they are now four points behind the Nerazzurri at the top having played a game more.
In contrast to Inter having managed 51 goals in 22 games so far this season, Juventus have managed to score just 36 times in their 22 games. Their loss in Milan last weekend was amplified by the fact they were held to a one all draw with Empoli in Turin in late January when Tomasso Baldanzi, now of Roma, equalised late on in that match.
UDINESE
Udinese’s record has been frankly bizarre so far this season with the Friulians beginning this weekend’s round of fixtures sitting just outside of the bottom three and the relegation places, despite having managed just two victories in their 23 matches so far this season. They have suffered just eight defeats, though, with 13 draws.
Former Crawley Town manager Gabriele Cioffi replaced Andrea Sottil earlier this season but, generally, performances and results have remained fairly similar. They come into this one on the back of a goalless draw with Monza in their most recent outing last weekend, meaning they have now averaged exactly a goal per game throughout this season.
THE TEAM NEWS
JUVENTUS
Both Paul Pogba and Nicolo Fagioli are suspended due to non-footballing issues, whilst Mattia Perin and Mattia De Sciglio are missing through injury.
PREDICTED XI (3-5-2): Szczesny; Gatti, Bremer, Rugani; Cambiaso, McKennie, Locatelli, Rabiot, Kostic; Yildiz, Vlahovic
UNAVAILABLE: Pogba (Suspended), Fagioli (Suspended), Danilo (Suspended), Perin (Injured), De Sciglio (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Vlahovic (Injured), Kean (Injured)
UDINESE
Roberto Pereyra will be missing from his return to Turin due to suspension, whilst the likes of Enzo Ebosse and Gerard Deulofeu are also out injured.
PREDICTED XI (3-5-1-1): Okoye; Perez, Giannetti, Kristensen; Ehizibue, Lovric, Walace, Payero, Zemura; Thauvin; Lucca
UNAVAILABLE: Pereyra (Suspended), Vivaldo (Injured), Ebosse (Injured), Deulofeu (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Bijol (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
Juventus have an unofficial club motto that ‘winning isn’t everything, it is the only thing’ and this version of Juve certainly subscribe to that mantra with Massimiliano Allegri. They host an Udinese side that have made themselves extremely difficult to beat playing a 3-5-1-1 system and, quite frankly, this one is expected to be a tough watch for the neutral. Juve should come out on top in what will likely be a low-scoring affair.
TIP: JUVENTUS TO WIN & UNDER 3.5 GOALS
