Serie A Preview: Torino vs Juventus – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

However, the Granata are expected to take the field heavily motivated to spoil their eternal rivals’ Champions League ambitions. Despite having nothing but pride left to play for, Torino could still play a massive role in the fiercely contested race for a top-four finish. Vying for a place in next season’s Champions League, Juventus trail fourth-placed Roma by two points following a disheartening 2-0 home loss to Fiorentina last time out.

Therefore, their top-four destiny is completely out of their hands, as they need either Milan or Roma to drop points on the final day. More importantly, Luciano Spalletti’s underperforming side must hold up their end of the bargain in this ‘make or break’ clash if they’re to sneak their way back into the top four right at the death. Match Preview Torino Torino’s late-season slump has seen them lose two of their last three league games (W1), having previously suffered just one defeat in six Serie A outings (W3, D2).

Nonetheless, they should still head into proceedings in high spirits, especially after rebuilding their home fortress under the tutelage of Roberto D’Aversa. Now unbeaten in five consecutive home league games (W4, D1), the Granata will be out to score at least twice in six top-flight matches at this stadium for the first time since 1992. Interestingly, the only blemish on this near-flawless run was a 2-2 draw against newly crowned champions Inter last month, highlighting the magnitude of the task awaiting Juventus on Sunday.

However, D’Aversa’s charges have notoriously struggled against the division’s elite teams, securing just two home wins against pre-round top-half sides this season (D1, L6). That’s not the only reason for concern, as Torino have won just one of their 41 competitive meetings with Juventus since December 1995 (D11, L29). Juventus Despite their long-standing dominance in this match-up, Juventus cannot afford to rest on their laurels.