Inter vs Juventus preview

March 29, 2013
By: Nemanja Lazarevic

Juventus vs InterHaving won 3-1 in Turin earlier in the season, Inter will attempt to record another Derby d’Italia victory, although beating Serie A leaders for the second time running might prove to be a very difficult task.

With Juventus set for all-important Champions League clash against Bayern on Tuesday, Antonio Conte could decide to rest several starters at Giuseppe Meazza.

Many were quick to criticize Andrea Stramaccioni for some under-par showings this season, but the reality is the talented boss has done pretty well considering the circumstances.

The Neroazzurri were eliminated from Europa League, but they went out with a bang and almost managed to overturn a three-goal deficit against Tottenham.

On the other hand, they are vying with Roma for a place in the Coppa Italia final, while occupying the fifth place in the league standings.

Improving their league position is now a priority, as Inter could still mount a serious challenge for a top 3 finish, although their Champions League hopes will go up in smoke if they fail to win this game.

After beating their more illustrious rivals 3-1 at Juventus Arena in the opening exchanges, the Neroazzurri are 3.50 (5/2) at BetVictor to win this match as well.

The hosts with be without suspended Juan Jesus, but Zdravko Kuzmanovic, Yuto Nagatomo and Dejan Stankovic could be back in contention.

Probable starting line-up (4-3-1-2): Handanovic – Zanetti, Ranocchia, Samuel, Chivu – Kovacic, Gargano, Cambiasso – Guarin – Cassano, Palacio.

A huge strength in depth allowed Juventus to compete successfully in three major competitions, and while they narrowly missed out on a place in Coppa Italia final, the team are still in the race for two major trophies.

The league title is already in the bag given that the Bianconeri are nine points clear at the top of the standings, although they cannot afford to relax just yet as there are nine more rounds to go.

Antonio Conte has every reason to feel confident ahead of the derby clash against Inter seeing that his side not only won four of last five games, but also conceded just one goal in the process.

The back line will be weakened with Giorgio Chellini likely to miss out, so maybe the visitors will not be able to keep another clean sheet, but they, nonetheless, remain 2.25 (5/4) favourites with Stan James to win at Meazza.

As Antonio Conte reshuffles his pack, Fabio Quagliarella could be handed a rare start and the experienced forward is 2.88 (17/9) at Paddy Power to pay back his manager with a goal.

Giorgio Chiellini is unlikely to be risked ahead of the match of the season against Bayern Munich, while several other first team regulars could be rested.

Probable starting line-up (3-5-2): Buffon – Barzagli, Bonucci, Peluso – Lichtsteiner, Vidal, Pogba, Marchisio, Giaccherini – Quagliarella, Giovinco.

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