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MATCH INFO |
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MATCH :
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Inter Milan vs Juventus
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COMPETITION :
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Serie A
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| DATE: |
05-02-2024
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TIME:
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01.15 AM IST (UTC +5:30)
11.45 PM UAE
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STADIUM
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San Siro Stadium
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Predicted Lineups
Inter Milan possible starting lineup:
Sommer; Pavard, Acerbi, Bastoni; Darmian, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Thuram, Martinez
Juventus possible starting lineup:
Szczesny; Gatti, Bremer, Danilo; Cambiaso, McKennie, Locatelli, Rabiot, Kostic; Yildiz, Vlahovic
In a highly anticipated Serie A showdown, league leaders Inter Milan are set to host arch-rivals Juventus at the iconic San Siro on Sunday. The hosts have been in exceptional form, boasting a perfect start to 2024 with five consecutive victories. Their recent triumph in the Supercoppa Italiana, where they defeated Napoli 1-0, and a subsequent 1-0 away win over Fiorentina, underline their current dominance. Lautaro Martínez, who scored the winning goal in both contests, will be a key figure for Inter.
On the other hand, Juventus, while enjoying an unbeaten start to the year with five wins in six games, faced a stumbling block with a 1-1 draw against Empoli. The match saw Arkadiusz Milik receive a red card in the 18th minute, leaving Juventus with 10 men for most of the game. Despite Dušan Vlahović breaking the deadlock in the 50th minute, Empoli capitalized on their numerical advantage, equalizing through Tommaso Baldanzi's 70th-minute strike.
In their head-to-head history, Juventus currently holds the upper hand with 112 wins in 250 competitive encounters, while Inter has 76 victories and 62 draws. Despite Juventus securing a league double over Inter last season, recent meetings have seen Inter struggle, losing in the Coppa Italia semi-finals and drawing in their November clash.
Inter Milan's impressive home form, winning their last five Serie A home games with four clean sheets, adds to the intrigue. Additionally, seven of the last eight league meetings between these two giants have produced under 2.5 goals.
As the two powerhouses collide, Inter Milan, having suffered only one loss in 23 games since October, holds a slight advantage. The return of key players like Hakan Calhanoglu and Nicolò Barella, coupled with a healthier squad, strengthens Inter's chances. Juventus, led by Massimiliano Allegri, aims to extend their unbeaten streak of 19 games but will be without the suspended Arkadiusz Milik. Federico Chiesa faces a late fitness test, adding to the challenge for the visitors.
With both teams in good form, a closely contested match is expected. Considering Inter Milan's home advantage and squad health, they are poised to secure a narrow victory in this crucial Serie A clash.