The highly anticipated Serie A clash between Juventus FC and AS Roma is set for Saturday, December 20, 2025, at the Allianz Stadium in Turin. Kick-off is at 19:45 GMT. This Matchday 16 fixture pits fifth-placed Juventus against fourth-placed Roma in a crucial battle for Champions League spots.
Current Form
Juventus, under Luciano Spalletti, have shown resilience with back-to-back wins, including a 1-0 victory over Bologna. They sit fifth with around 26 points, trailing Roma by four points.
Roma, managed by Gian Piero Gasperini, boast the league’s best defense, conceding just eight goals in 15 matches. A recent 1-0 win over Como keeps them in fourth, positioning them strongly for European qualification.
Both teams struggle in attack—Juventus and Roma are among the lowest scorers in the top six—suggesting a tight, low-scoring encounter.
Potential Lineups
Potential Juventus Lineup (3-4-2-1): Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Bremer, Kelly; McKennie, Locatelli, Thuram, Cambiaso; Conceição, Yildiz; David (or Openda)
Potential Roma Lineup (3-4-2-1): Svilar; Celik, Mancini, Hermoso; Wesley, Koné, Cristante, Rensch (or Angeliño); Soulé, Pellegrini; Ferguson
Score Prediction
Expect a cagey affair given both teams’ defensive strength and scoring issues. Historical trends and current form point to few goals.
Predicted Score: Juventus 1-0 Roma (Alternative: 1-1 draw if Roma hold firm.)
Juventus’ home unbeaten run and Bremer’s return could edge it, but Roma’s solidity makes under 2.5 goals likely.
This Juventus vs Roma preview highlights a pivotal Serie A showdown—don’t miss it! Stay tuned for live updates and post-match analysis.
