Both sides have a lot riding on this match, with the Turin giants looking to close the gap on AC Milan and Inter looking to climb to the third position.
Inter Milan will host Juventus in matchday 29 fixture of the season on Sunday, 25 March at 19:45 GMT.
The Old Lady finally returned to winning ways in the league with their emphatic victory over Fiorentina. The score line was 5-0, with goals coming from different players. This will definitely
be a positive sign for Antonio Conte, as he has seen his men struggling to secure victories.
Inter Milan finally overturned their losing streak two weeks ago; however they could only muster a draw against Atalanta in their previous game. The match saw Diego Milito missing
another penalty, which would be a definite cause of concern for Claudio Ranieri.
Juventus
The Turin giants are still carrying their unbeaten run in the Serie A, and are the only side in the league to boast such a feat. Juve have been on a drawing spree before their emphatic
victory against Viola. They had drawn their last five of their last six games before the visit to Tuscan.
The confidence instilled from the victory saw them overcome AC Milan in the Coppa Italia semi-final, and they consequently made their way into the Italian Cup Final, where they will
be playing against SSC http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Napoli-c40003.
Juventus have had the upper hand against the Beneamata of late, remaining unbeaten in their last three head to head matches.
Inter Milan
The Nerazzurri go into the match on the back of a decent run of form, having lost only once in their last five matches in all competitions. However, Inter have not had the best of
luck when travelling to Turin. Their last victory away to Juventus came in early 2008, with a 3-2 victory in the Coppa Italia.
It will be an interesting match to witness; as Ranieri will be returning to the club he coached between 2007 and 2009.
Team News
Juventus
Gianluigi Buffon will be making his way back into the team after http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Giorgio-Chiellini-c14963 will be
without his season-long defence partner, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Andrea-Barzagli-c5669, who will be on the bench.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alessandro-Matri-c4733. However, the hero of the Coppa Italia tie, Mirko
Vucinic would be started wide left for the Bianconeri.
Probable starting XI: Buffon, Caceres, Bonucci, Chiellini, De Ceglie, Vidal, Pirlo, Marchisio, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Pepe-c29670, Matri, Vucinic.
Inter Milan
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Wesley-Sneijder-c36799 will be not be able to feature in the match against Juventus due to a groin problem. The Dutchman is joined by Ricky Alvarez on the treatment table.
However, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Esteban-Cambiasso-c12912. Fredy Guarin looks to be edging towards a debut in the Nerazzurri colours, but would most likely start the game
from the bench.
Possible starting XI: Cesar, Maicon, Lucio, Samuel, Nagatomo, Zanetti, Poli, Stankovic, Obi, Milito, Forlan
Players to Watch
Andrea Pirlo (Juventus)
The Italian has been the best signing of the summer, coming on a free transfer from AC Milan. He has been the most vital cog of the unbeaten Juventus side, putting in consistent performances
week in week out. His calmness and creativity permeates through the team, and when he plays well, the whole team plays well. Antonio Conte will be looking to his playmaker to guide his team to another victory.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Inter-c39567 Milan):
The Argentine has been the only shining star in a uninspiring Inter squad. The former Real Zaragoza man has been on fire this season, scoring 14 goals in the Serie A, carrying the
weight and aspirations of the team. However, the player has had a dip in performances of late, and was unable to score the last two penalties for the Beneamata. He would be looking to get back to his scoring ways, and would be targeting http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Gianluigi-Buffon-c14833’s
goal to guide Inter to a much needed victory.
Verdict
Inter Milan are desperate to end their season on a high, and a victory against Juventus will give them the lift that they need to pursue their goal of qualifying for the Champions League.
However, the Bianconeri have more riding on this match and would not be settling for anything less than a draw. Juve would be dominating the proceedings with Andrea Pirlo orchestrating through the midfield. An Old Lady victory is on the cards. Prediction:
2-0
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