Tournament: Serie A Italy
Venue: Allianz Stadium (Turin)
Game Time: August 19, 2024, 14:45
In the first round of Serie A on August 19, 2024, Juventus will host newly promoted Como at the Allianz Stadium. Despite Como's ambitions to make a mark in the top division, Juventus, with their quality and experience, are clear favorites in this matchup.
Key Statistics and Trends
Juventus:
- Recent Form: Juventus has won only twice in their last five matches.
- Home Advantage: Juventus is unbeaten in their last nine home games.
- First-Half Performance: Juventus wins the first half in 29% of matches.
Como:
- Recent Form: Como has failed to win in their last five matches.
- First-Half Performance: Como wins the first half in 41% of matches.
Team Analysis
Juventus: Juventus had a mixed season last year, finishing 3rd in Serie A and winning the Coppa Italia, but they struggled with consistency, especially in the second half of the season. The club made significant changes over the summer, bringing in Thiago Motta as head coach, who led Bologna to the Champions League. Juventus has strengthened their squad with key signings like Douglas Luiz, Khephren Thuram, Di Gregorio, and Cabal. The club has also offloaded some players, including Soule, who had a breakout season at Frosinone.
Como: Como earned promotion to Serie A after finishing second in Serie B last season. They have reinforced their squad with a mix of experienced players and workhorses, signing the likes of Varane, Alberto Moreno, Arnautović, and Sergi Roberto. Despite these additions, Como struggled in their Coppa Italia match against Sampdoria, ultimately losing on penalties.
Possible Starting Lineups
Juventus (Probable lineup):
- Goalkeeper: Di Gregorio
- Defenders: Cambiaso, Cabal, Gatti, Savona
- Midfielders: K. Thuram, Locatelli, Fagioli, Weah, Mbangula
- Forward: Vlahovic
Como (Probable lineup):
- Goalkeeper: Reina
- Defenders: Alberto Moreno, Barba, Varane, Iovine
- Midfielders: Braunoder, Mazzitelli, Da Cunha, Cutrone, Strefezza
- Forward: Belotti
Previous Head-to-Head Matches
The last time these teams met was in Serie A during the 2002/2003 season. Como managed a draw in Turin but lost at home to Juventus.
Free Prediction for the Match Juventus vs Como
Juventus, under the guidance of Thiago Motta, will be looking to start the season strongly, and this match against Como presents an ideal opportunity. We predict a comfortable win for Juventus, and recommend betting on Juventus to win with a -1.5 goal handicap (odd: 2.02).
Prediction: Juventus to win with a -1.5 goal handicap (odd: 2.02).
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