Juventus Vs Fiorentina Prediction: Fierentina Rivality Sentit At Allianz Stadium

Throughout 2024, Juventus recorded 20 draws in Serie A (photo: x @juventusfc)

JAKARTA - Juventus and Fiorentina will meet at the Allianz Stadium on Sunday evening, December 29 in the continuation of Serie A for the 2024/2025 season. Both teams are in the same position in the standings and have big ambitions to keep competing in the hunt for the Scudetto.

Juventus came into this match with a 2-1 win over Monza before Christmas, which became a breath of fresh air after a series of disappointing draws. Nico Gonzalez, one of the players brought in from Fiorentina last summer, became the hero of the match with his decisive goal. Gonzalez joins Fiorentina's long list of players who moved to Juventus, including Roberto Baggio, Federico Chiesa, and Dusan Vlahovic.

Nevertheless, Juventus still faces major challenges under Thiago Motta. Throughout 2024, Juventus recorded 20 draws in Serie A, a record that almost matched Perugia in 1979. Defeats and failures to secure full points in many matches left them behind from competitors at the top of the table.

On the other hand, Fiorentina, who was coached by former Juventus player Raffaele Palladino, started the season with impressive performance. They had recorded eight straight league wins, leading them to the title competition. However, their performance has declined in recent weeks, with successive defeats against Bologna and Udinese.

Fiorentina still ahead of Juventus in terms of productivity this season, but they need to get up immediately to maintain their position in the European zone. Other defeats could see them slip from the top.

In the last 13 matches in Turin, Fiorentina only managed to win once against Juventus, namely in 2020. In that match, they won 3-0 with Dusan Vlahovic scoring the opener. However, the rest, Juventus were always the rulers in the meeting at Allianz Stadium.

Juventus juga memiliki rekor solid di laga terakhir mereka yang digelar pada akhir tahun. Dalam 12 pertandingan terakhir yang dimainkan pada bulan Desember, Juventus berhasil menang sebanyak 11 kali, kecuali kekalahan dari Fiorentina pada tahun 2020.

Juventus are still facing serious injury problems. Several key players such as Arkadiusz Milik, Bremer, Timothy Weah, and Douglas Luiz are confirmed to be absent. Thiago Motta is likely to retain the same formation as the previous match. Andrea Cambiaso may replace Weston McKennie in left-back position.

On the front lines, Dusan Vlahovic will again be Juventus' focus. The Serbian forward was once a star in Fiorentina before moving to Turin. However, he has not managed to score in the last four meetings against his former club.

Fiorentina will also field their best squad. After Dodo returns from suspension, this right-back will replace Michael Kayode. On the front lines, Moise Kean, who last summer moved from Juventus, became a mainstay. The Italian international has scored 10 goals this season, showing his best form since playing for Paris Saint-Germain.

Thiago Motta is likely to rely on a pragmatic approach to this game. Juventus often takes advantage of individual players such as Nico Gonzalez and Vlahovic's ability to score goals. Meanwhile, Fiorentina is known for attacking those who rely on speed on the wing. Riccardo Sottil and Albert Gudmundsson could pose a serious threat to Juventus' defense.

Given the performance of the two teams lately, this match is predicted to be tight. Juventus have the advantage of playing at home, but Fiorentina will not be easily beaten. The key to winning will lie in the effectiveness of each team's attack lines.

This match will be a proving event for both teams to close the year with positive results. Juventus want to extend their winning trend, while Fiorentina hopes to return to winning ways.

Estimated Lineup:

Juventus (4-2-3-1): Di Gregorio; Savona, Kalulu, Gatti, Cambiaso; Locatelli, Thuram; Conceicao, Gonzalez, Yildiz; Vlahovic.

Fiorentina (4-2-3-1): De Gea; Dodo, Gumuzzo, Ranieri, Gosens; Adli, Cataldi; Colpani, Gudmundsson, Sottil; Kean.

The final score is estimated: Juventus 2-1 Fiorentina.