Juventus will play against Inter in the third round of Serie A on Saturday, September 13, with the match starting at 18:00 Central European Time. Here’s a preview of the game.
Juventus vs Inter: Match preview
Last season, Inter missed the championship by just one point and faced a heavy 0-5 loss to PSG in the UEFA Champions League final. After the season, Simone Inzaghi left, and Christian Chivu stepped in as the new head coach. Under Chivu, Inter progressed to the Club World Cup play-offs but were eliminated in the round of 16, losing 0-1 to Fluminense. Their new season has been mixed, starting with a 5-0 win against Torino, followed by a 1-2 loss to Udinese at home. Currently, they sit with three points from two matches.
Match facts and head-to-head stats
- Juventus remains unbeaten in seven matches, winning the last six.
- Inter has lost just one of their last five matches.
- Inter has scored in five consecutive games, while Juventus has netted in six straight.
- Juventus is one of only three teams yet to allow a goal this season.
- In their last meeting, Juventus defeated Inter 1-0.
Probable lineups
- Juventus: Di Gregorio; Gatti, Bremer, Kelly; Kalulu, Thuram, Locatelli, Mario; Koopmeiners, Yildiz; David.
- Inter: Sommer; Akanji, Acerbi, Bastoni; Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Sucic, Dimarco; Thuram, Martinez.
Prediction
This exciting matchup between two leading teams in Italy comes early in the season. Both teams are strong, but Juventus appears more consistent at this point. My prediction: Juventus will not lose this match.