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The Allianz Stadium in Turin will be the stage for a blockbuster Serie A clash as Juventus take on AC Milan on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 5 PM UK time. Juventus, unbeaten in 20 straight Serie A matches, are aiming to close the gap on the top four, while Milan, unbeaten in their last five league games, are looking to climb into the European places. Juventus come into this match after a 1-1 draw with Atalanta, while Milan secured a 2-1 victory over Como. With both teams in need of points, this promises to be a thrilling encounter.

Team Analysis:

Juventus:

Juventus have been the epitome of consistency this season, going unbeaten in their first 20 Serie A matches. However, their inability to convert draws into wins has left them fifth in the table with 34 points.

• Current Form: Juventus’ last outing was a 1-1 draw with Atalanta, where they let a lead slip for the seventh time this season. This followed a 1-1 draw with Torino and a 1-1 draw with Fiorentina, leaving them winless in their last three league games.
• Key Players: Dusan Vlahovic (7 goals) has been the standout performer in attack, while Manuel Locatelli provides stability in midfield. Pierre Kalulu has been solid in defence.
• Injuries: Juventus will be without Arkadiusz Milik, Juan Cabal, and Bremer, but Dusan Vlahovic and Francisco Conceicao could return to the squad.
• Home Form: Juventus are unbeaten at home this season, with three wins and seven draws in their 10 league games at the Allianz Stadium.

AC Milan:

AC Milan have been inconsistent this season but are beginning to find form under Sergio Conceicao. They come into this match unbeaten in their last five league games.

• Current Form: Milan’s last outing was a 2-1 victory over Como, where Theo Hernandez and Rafael Leao scored to secure the win. This followed a 1-1 draw with Cagliari and a 2-1 victory over Verona.
• Key Players: Álvaro Morata, Tijjani Reijnders, and Christian Pulisic (all with 5 goals) have been crucial in attack, while Theo Hernandez provides creativity from left-back.
• Injuries: Milan will be without Malick Thiaw, Samuel Chukwueze, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, and Alessandro Florenzi. Christian Pulisic is a doubt, while Álvaro Morata is suspended.
• Away Form: Milan have been decent on the road, with four wins, two draws, and three losses in their nine away league games this season.

Head-to-Head and Past Encounters:

Juventus have had the upper hand in recent meetings, going unbeaten in their last three Serie A matches against Milan. The reverse fixture in November ended in a 0-0 draw, while Juventus’ last win in this fixture came in May 2023. Milan’s last victory over Juventus was in January 2023, highlighting their struggles against the Bianconeri.

Prediction:

Juventus’ home advantage and unbeaten record make them slight favourites for this clash. Milan’s injury woes and inconsistent form further tilt the scales in Juventus’ favour. Expect a tightly contested game, but Juventus should edge it.

Goal.mu/Mauri.bet predicts: Juventus 2-1 AC Milan

Betting Tips:

• Both Teams to Score: Yes
  (Both teams have shown defensive vulnerabilities, and Milan’s attack can trouble Juventus.)
• Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Over
  (Juventus’ attacking style and Milan’s need for points suggest an open game.)
• Anytime Goalscorer: Dusan Vlahovic (Juventus)
  (The Serbian forward has been in fine form and is a constant threat.)

Hot Stat:

Juventus are unbeaten in their last 20 Serie A matches, the longest unbeaten run in Europe’s top five leagues this season.

Possible Lineups:

Juventus: Di Gregorio; Savona, Kalulu, Gatti, Cambiaso; Locatelli, Thuram; Yildiz, Koopmeiners, McKennie; Gonzalez
AC Milan: Maignan; Emerson, Tomori, Gabbia, Hernandez; Fofana, Bennacer; Pulisic, Reijnders, Leao; Abraham

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