Juve vs Atalanta: Can the Old Lady Tame La Dea This Weekend?
Get ready for a Serie A showdown as Juventus welcomes Atalanta to the Allianz Stadium! This clash promises fireworks as both teams are enjoying an unbeaten start to the season. Can Juventus maintain their home form, or will Atalanta continue their recent dominance over the Old Lady?
Form and Expectations
Juventus, under the guidance of Igor Tudor, has shown significant improvement, currently sitting second in the league, just behind Napoli. Tudor has instilled a new sense of confidence, and the team is eager to maintain their unbeaten streak.
Atalanta, however, arrives in Turin with high spirits, knowing they've often troubled Juventus in recent encounters. Coach Ivan Juric emphasizes the need for humility but also acknowledges the attacking threat posed by players like Kenan Yildiz. Juric has confirmed that Charles De Ketelaere and Ademola Lookman are available, boosting Atalanta's attacking options.
Team News and Possible Lineups
Juventus (Expected)
- Di Gregorio
- Kalulu
- Gatti
- Kelly
- Joao Mario
- Locatelli
- Thuram
- Cambiaso
- Conceicao
- Yildiz
- Vlahovic
Atalanta (Expected)
- Carnesecchi
- Kossounou
- Hien
- Djimsiti
- Zappacosta
- De Roon
- Pasalic
- Zalewski
- Samardzic
- Lookman
- Krstovic
Juventus coach Tudor has expressed concerns about Francisco Conceiçao's fitness, stating he's been dealing with "small issues." His availability remains uncertain. Meanwhile, all eyes will be on Dusan Vlahovic, who's been lethal as a substitute but yet to score in his starting appearances.
Prediction
This match is expected to be a tight affair. While Juventus is strong at home, Atalanta's recent record against them suggests they won't be easily defeated. A draw seems a plausible outcome, with both teams likely to find the back of the net.