Juventuswill visit Udineseon Saturday for a Serie A clash, hoping to shake off a recent dip in form.
Their last league outing saw them fall 3-2 to Venezia after an early surge to a two-goal advantage, with goals from Sandi Lovric and Iker Bravo, followed by a defensive lapse that let the lead slip.
Head coach Kosta Runjaic will be eager to address their defensive vulnerabilities before the upcoming match. Udinese have been formidable at Bluenergy Stadium this season, boasting six wins from seven home games across all competitions.
Juve have had a rocky few weeks, with only one victory in their last five matches. Thiago Motta's side has suffered just one loss this season but has struggled with consistency, being forced into a draw on six different occasions.
Their midweek battle with Parma added to their string of draws, as they rallied from behind twice to secure a 2-2 result. Defensive issues have been at the core of their struggles lately, with Juventus conceding seven goals across their last three matches in all competitions.
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Udinese vs Juventus kick-off time
| Date: | Saturday, November 2, 2024 |
| Kick-off time: | 5 pm BST |
| Venue: | Bluenergy Stadium - Stadio Friuli |
The Serie A match between Udinese and Juventus will be played at the Bluenergy Stadium - Stadio Friuli in Udine, Italy.
It will kick off at 5 pm BST on Saturday, November 2, in the UK.
Team news & squads
Udinese team news
Udinese faced several absences midweek, including Florian Thauvin, Alexis Sanchez, Thomas Kristensen, and Jurgen Ekkelenkamp, though there's hope Ekkelenkamp might make his return to the lineup on Saturday.
Isaak Toure will be unavailable following his red card against Venezia, clearing a path for Christian Kabasele to rejoin the defence for the home side.
Up front, Italy's rising talent Lorenzo Lucca, who has drawn interest from Juventus, is set to lead the attack, potentially joined by either Keinan Davis or Iker Bravo. Meanwhile, Alexis Sanchez and Florian Thauvin are still recuperating from injuries.
Udinese possible XI: Okoye; Kabasele, Bijol, Giannetti; Ehizibue, Lovric, Karlstrom, Zarraga, Zemura; Bravo; Lucca
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Okoye, Piana, Sava, Padelli |
| Defenders: | Abankwah, Kamara, Palma, Ehizibue, Ebosse, Kabasele, Bijol, Kristensen, Giannetti, Zemura, Guessand, Modesto, Toure |
| Midfielders: | Payero, Zarraga, Lovric, Atta, Karlstrom, Ekkelenkamp, Pejisic |
| Forwards: | Davis, Thauvin, Lucca, Bravo, Brenner, Pizarro |
Juventus team news
Juventus head coach Thiago Motta is likely to shake up his lineup this weekend, aiming to manage the workload amid a demanding schedule. Kenan Yildiz, who shone in the recent Derby d'Italia, and newly fit midfielder Teun Koopmeiners may be among those given starting opportunities.
While Gleison Bremer and Arkadiusz Milik remain sidelined with long-term injuries, Nico Gonzalez is getting closer to a return, and Douglas Luiz may rejoin the squad following a thigh issue.
With limited options in attack, Dusan Vlahovic, Juventus' top Serie A scorer with six goals, is expected to continue as the main striker, as he's seldom given a rest.
Juventus possible XI: Di Gregorio; Cambiaso, Kalulu, Gatti, Cabal; Locatelli, McKennie; Conceicao, Koopmeiners, Weah; Vlahovic
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Di Gregorio, Perin, Pinsoglio |
| Defenders: | Gatti, Danilo, Kalulu, Cambiaso, Cabal, Savona, Rouhi |
| Midfielders: | Locatelli, McKennie, Adzic, Melo, Thuram, Fagioli, Luiz |
| Forwards: | Vlahovic, Yildiz, Weah, Mbangula |
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Game | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 02/13/24 | Juventus 0-1 Udinese | Serie A |
| 08/21/23 | Udinese 0-3 Juventus | Serie A |
| 06/05/23 | Udinese 0-1 Juventus | Serie A |
| 01/07/23 | Juventus 1-0 Udinese | Serie A |
| 01/16/22 | Juventus 2-0 Udinese | Serie A |