Juventus vs AS Roma Prediction & Betting Tips (1 September)

Champion of Italy continuously from 2012 to 2020, Juventus, however, has not managed to fight for the Scudetto since. Deprived of the European Cup last year, the Old Lady was at one point in the fight with Inter for the title. Unfortunately, a poor second half of the championship destroyed his chances. The Piedmontese team finally finished 3rd in Serie A and is therefore returning to the Champions League in this 2024/2025 financial year. Criticized for its lack of enthusiasm in the game, Juventus turned a page this summer with the departure of Max Allegri, replaced by Thiago Motta, who is one of the most prominent young coaches of the moment. The arrival of the former architect from Bologna was warmly welcomed by fans. The start of the championship is extremely promising since the Bianconeri are already at the top of Serie A. Very convincing, they outclassed the promoted Como to start 3-0 before confirming on the pitch of Hellas Verona last Monday 0-3.

 In search of qualification for the Champions League since 2018, Roma has struggled to play leading roles in recent seasons. During the previous financial year, the Louve club made a very poor start and the disappointing results led to the dismissal of Jose Mourinho in January. Under the orders of Daniele De Rossi, the Giallorossi showed a real revival of form, which allowed them to take 6th place in Serie A. They therefore booked their ticket for the Europa League. Eager to continue its momentum this season, Roma unfortunately showed real shortcomings during the first two days. Indeed, the Louve club was first held to a draw at Cagliari 0-0 before losing at home against Empoli last weekend 1-2.

For this meeting, Juventus is without rookie Thuram, pistons Kostic and Weah as well as replacement striker Milik, all injured. In addition, midfielder Pogba continues to serve his long suspension. Author of a double on the last day, Vlahovic constitutes the offensive asset of the Bianconeri this season. He should be supported by Turkish international Yildiz (2 assists in SA). Juventus carried out a major summer clean-up, notably with the major departures of Chiesa (Liverpool), Szczesny (retirement) and Rabiot (without a club). Furthermore, the less important Soulé (Roma), Huijsen (Bournemouth), Iling-Junior (Aston Villa), Kean (Fiorentina), Barrenechea (Aston Villa), De Winter (Genoa), Kaio Jorge (Cruzeiro), Alex Sandro ( Flamengo), Miretti (Genoa) and De Sciglio (Empoli) also left. The club, however, was strengthened with the arrivals of goalkeeper Di Gregorio (Monza), defenders Cabal (Hellas Verona) and Kalulu (AC Milan), midfielders Koopmeiners (Atalanta), Douglas Luiz (Aston Villa) and Thuram (Nice ) and attackers Nico Gonzalez (Fiorentina) and Francisco Conceiçao (Porto). On the Roma side, the French midfielder who arrived at the club this summer Le Fée is missing, injured. Otherwise, the entire squad is on deck this Sunday.

Once announced in Saudi Arabia, Dybala finally chose to stay in Rome. He should make up the offensive trio with rookies Dovbyk and Soulé. Only substitute striker Shomurodov has scored since the championship kicked off. Freed by financial fair play this summer, Roma has been very active on the transfer market. Some elements have left the club like Aouar (Al-Ittihad), Belotti (Como), Rui Patricio (Atalanta) or Spinazzola (Naples). In addition, striker Lukaku was not retained after his loan. The Louve club, on the other hand, made great efforts to attract defenders Angelino (Leipzig), Dahl (Djurgarden) and Abdulhamid (Al-Hilal), midfielder Le Fée (Rennes) and attackers Dovbyk (Girona) and Soulé ( Juventus).