Juventus vs Roma preview

April 21, 2012
By: Matthew Clarke

Serie A leaders Juventus face a tricky tie against resurgent Roma, a team that managed to return to the top 3 race with four wins in last six games.

The Bianconeri go into this game from the top of the standings, having returned there thanks to the run of five consecutive victories.

With six games to go, the Old Lady sit one point clear of title rivals Milan and with the clash against Roma the only game from remaining six in which they will face a side from top 9, it is little wonder Juve are 1.67 (2/3) with BetVictor to claim the Serie A title.

Before they can start thinking about their title chances, the Bianconeri need to mastermind a victory over Roma, and they are 1.50 (1/2) with bet365 to do so.

Juventus have beaten Inter, Napoli and Lazio in their last three home games, so it is hard to expect Roma will fare any better than their top 3 rivals.

Coach Antonio Conte has absolutely no selection problems and he is expected to field his side in a 4-3-3 formation.

Probable starting line-up (4-3-3): Buffon – Lichtsteiner, Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini – Vidal, Pirlo, Marchisio – Pepe, Quagliarella, Vucinic.

While Juventus are enjoying one of the most successful seasons in recent history, the same cannot be said of Roma, a team that are struggling to meet their potential.

The Giallorossi have shown a lot of improvement in their home form, having won five of their last six games at Olimpico, but their showings on the travels remain a big issue.

After bringing just 4 points from last 7 away games in Serie A, Roma clearly don’t have much to hope for before the trip to Turin.

Hard-fought victory over Udinese should, however, act as a major confidence boost before the game whose outcome can have a big effect on team’s top 3 chances, and you should bear in mind Betfair pays 8.00 (7/1) on away win.

Francesco Totti will keep his place in the side after scoring against Udinese, but Nicolas Burdisso, Marco Cassetti, Juan and Bogdan Lobont are all out.

Probable starting line-up (4-3-3): Stekelenburg – Rosi, Kjaer, Heinze, Jose Angel – Pjanic, De Rossi, Marquinho – Lamela, Totti, Osvaldo.

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