Juventus vs Inter preview

February 12, 2011
By: Nemanja Lazarevic

Having already dropped from the title race, Juventus enter Derby d’Italia looking to close the gap behind Champions League places, whereas Inter want to keep their title bid alive with fourth successive victory.

The Bianconeri beat Cagliari away to end the three-match losing run, with new signings Matri and Toni especially impressive, but they now face a much tougher task.

Andrea Barzagli and Leonardo Bonucci will start at the heart of defence, with Giorgio Chiellini moving to left-back, while Claudio Marchisio is expected to shake off his injury and start the game.

Rinaudo, Iaquinta, Quagliarella, Rinaudo and Traore are all on the sidelines, meaning Luigi Del Neri will have to do without them.

Following some early season struggles under Rafa Benitez, Inter have shown a massive improvement with Leonardo on the bench and three impressive victories helped the Neroazzurri return to the title race.

After beating Roma 5:3 last weekend Inter are now just five points adrift of Milan, but with a game in hand, so this could be the right time to back Inter to win Serie A title at odds of 2.50 (3/2) offered by 888Sport.

With Diego Milito set to miss next six weeks of action, Giampaolo Pazzini is set to start in attack, while impressive Houssine Kharja should keep his place in the side.

Yuto Nagatomo should deputize for the suspended Chivu, but Dejan Stankovic, Lucio, Walter Samuel and McDonald Mariga are out injured.

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