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The upcoming Serie A clash between Juventus and Roma on December 30, 2023, promises to be a thrilling encounter. The match is scheduled to take place at the Allianz Stadium.
Juventus are currently in second place in Serie A and have shown impressive form this season, including a 2-1 victory against Frosinone in their last game.
Roma, currently in sixth place, comes off a confidence-boosting 2-0 win against Napoli. They have been inconsistent but capable of surprising top teams.
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18:18 - 29.12.2023
Serie A matchday 18: Expert betting tips and predictions
Here are expert betting tips and predictions for Serie A matchday 18 games playing on December 29 and 30, 2023, along with the recent form of the teams
Key Players
Dusan Vlahovic is expected to play a crucial role, especially in the absence of Federico Chiesa. Timothy Weah might also start, adding dynamism to their attack.
Lorenzo Pellegrini, who has recently regained form, and Paulo Dybala, if he's fit, could be pivotal in Roma's performance.
Injuries/Suspensions
Chiesa (knee soreness), Locatelli (oblique contusion), and Vlahovic (foot bruise) are probable to play, while Sandro (thigh injury) is doubtful. Cambiaso, Fagioli, and Pogba are suspended.
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Dybala (thigh strain) is probable, while Renato Sanches (illness) is questionable. Kumbula, Abraham (ACL tears), Smalling (patellar tendon injury), and Aouar (thigh strain) are out.
Expected Lineup
Juventus (3-5-2): Szczesny; Gatti, Bremer, Danilo; Weah, McKennie, Locatelli, Rabiot, Kostic; Vlahovic, Yildiz.
Roma (3-5-2): Patricio; Mancini, Llorente, N’Dicka; Kristensen, Cristante, Paredes, Bove, Zalewski; Lukaku, Dybala.
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Historical Head-to-Head and Rivalry:
Juventus has a favorable record against Roma, with 28 wins out of 54 recent matches. However, Roma won the last encounter between the two sides 1-0 in March this year.
Playing Styles and Tactics:
Juventus, under Massimiliano Allegri, has shown a robust style, balancing defense and attack.
Roma, managed by Jose Mourinho, often displays a pragmatic approach, focusing on solid defensive organization and counter-attacks.
Betting Tips and Predictions:
The match is expected to be closely contested, with predictions leaning towards a draw, possibly with under 2.5 goals scored.
Key betting tips include a draw result, over 2.5 goals in the game, Roma to score first, and Dusan Vlahovic as a likely goalscorer.
The match is anticipated to be tightly contested, with both teams needing a win for their respective league ambitions. A draw is a likely outcome given the strengths and recent form of both teams.
How to Watch:
Fans can watch the game via SuperSports on DSTV.
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