Juventus Aims for Third Consecutive Win Against Fiorentina in Serie A Clash
Juventus is set to deploy a 4-4-2 formation against Fiorentina, with Kerim Alajbegović starting on the left, supported by strikers Randal Kolo Muani and Nick Woltemade. On their side, Fiorentina will rely on Franco Mastantuono and Mateo Pellegrino to spearhead their offense under coach Paolo Vanoli.
The match is scheduled to kick off at 20:45 CET [19:45 GMT] on Sunday at the Stadio Artemio Franchi, with Andrea Colombo officiating.
Juventus enters this match seeking to secure their third consecutive victory after recently defeating Napoli 2-0 and edging past AZ Alkmaar with a 2-1 win in the Europa League. Currently, with 17 points, they are striving to close the gap on the top four teams in the Serie A standings. Meanwhile, Fiorentina is on an upward trajectory following a 4-2 victory over Sassuolo, but they find themselves in a precarious position, sitting just above the relegation zone with eight points.
Luciano Spalletti’s side is grappling with a lengthy injury list that affects key players, including Kenan Yildiz, Khéphren Thuram, Manuel Locatelli, Kamil Grabara, Zeki Çelik, and Nicolas González. Additionally, Andrea Cambiaso faces assessment for muscle fatigue, while Weston McKennie remains doubtful after his recent substitution against Napoli. Arkadiusz Milik is also absent from the squad.
Fiorentina’s lineup will be missing Arthur Atta and Marin Pongračić, while Luca Ranieri and Fabiano Parisi are currently under evaluation.
There is some uncertainty regarding player selections ahead of the match. Gazzetta reports that Valdepeñas will play as a full-back, although other sources like Goal suggest João Mário may fill that role instead. Calciomercato has indicated that Spalletti could maintain a back three featuring Federico Gatti; however, Gazzetta indicates McKennie has a slight edge over Gatti, while Teun Koopmeiners is favored over Cape Sarr in midfield. In Fiorentina’s lineup, Nicolò Fagioli appears to be favored over Oulai.
As the teams prepare for this crucial encounter, fans eagerly anticipate the tactical battle that will unfold on the pitch.
Where to Watch Fiorentina vs. Juventus on TV
In the UK and Ireland, viewers can watch Fiorentina vs. Juventus live on DAZN, TNT Sports 1, and TNT Sports 4, with streaming available on HBO Max. In the United States, the match will be broadcast on Paramount+, while fans in Italy can catch the action exclusively on DAZN.
Fiorentina vs. Juventus Probable Line-Ups
Fiorentina (4-3-3): De Gea; Jiménez, Drăgușin, Viery, Valdepeñas; Ndour, Fagioli, Brescianini; Mastantuono, Pellegrino, Njie. Coach: Vanoli
Juventus (4-4-2): Vicario; Kalulu, Bremer, Lucumí, Cabal; McKennie, Douglas Luiz, Koopmeiners, Alajbegović; Kolo Muani, Woltemade. Coach: Spalletti
