Juventus will host Inter Milan in their second game this season after their thrilling 4-4 draw in October, looking to maintain their push for a top four finish in Serie A. Inter Milan who are fresh from a midweek break will aim to keep the pressure on Serie A leaders Napoli as they seek a rare away victory against Juventus.
The Bianconeri enter the Derby d'Italia fresh off a hard fought European victory securing a crucial 2-1 win over PSV Eindhoven in the first leg of their Champions League knockout playoff. Following that win Thiago Motta’s side are now unbeaten in their last three games across all competitions. However, their inconsistent home form in which they have drawn the joint most home games in Europe’s top five leagues remains a concern. Defensive struggles from set pieces have also plagued Juventus this season as they have conceded the highest amount of goals from dead ball situations in the league. Now, history favours the hosts as they have lost just once in their last 11 league meetings against Inter at home.
Inter are coming into this game after back to back games against Fiorentina, winning one in the Coppa Italia and losing in their league clash. Sitting just one point behind Napoli, Inter remain firmly in the Scudetto race. Simone Inzaghi’s men have been dominant on the road scoring more away goals than any other team while having one of the league’s best defensive records. Despite their 3-0 loss in Florence last game confidence remains high. Inter has three games to go before a could be league deciding game against Napoli in march but with a game in hand they would go one point ahead with a win today.
Juventus remain without some key players in defence with Bremer, Pierre Kalulu, Juan Cabal and Andrea Cambiaso sidelined. Lloyd Kelly is also a doubt due to illness while Douglas Luiz is ruled out with a muscular issue. Randal Kolo Muani is expected to lead the attack having scored five goals in his first three Serie A appearances.
For Inter Thuram’s fitness remains uncertain with Arnautovic or Mehdi Taremi on standby to replace him. Denzel Dumfries is suspended while Federico Dimarco is set to return after being rested midweek.
Juventus possible lineup: Di Gregorio; Weah, Gatti, Veiga, Savona; Locatelli; Conceicao, Thuram, McKennie, Mbangula; Kolo Muani Inter Milan possible lineup: Sommer; Pavard, Acerbi, Bastoni; Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Martinez, Thuram
