The Allianz Stadium will host one of the biggest games in the Serie A this weekend as Juventus take on AS Roma, who are looking to close the point gap in the title race on Saturday.
Juventus claimed a 1–0 win over Bologna last Sunday and arrived with real momentum, five wins from their last six competitive outings and just one defeat in 11 matches since Igor Tudor’s exit.
They still sit four points off the top four, so there is urgency to close the gap, but home form gives them a platform. The Old Lady have won three straight at the Allianz and they remain unbeaten there this season, including impressive wins against current top-four opponents.
Roma kept the pressure on the leaders with a 1–0 victory at Como on Monday and started the round three points shy of Inter. Ahead of this clash, 10 of their 15 Serie A games this term have finished 1–0, so they are no strangers to tight affairs.
It is only their second away league defeat all season, and their strong recent record on the road suggests they will travel with belief. Against a Juve side hitting form at home, expect another close, low-scoring contest.
Read our Juventus vs Roma predictions and preview to find out, but remember to also check our other Serie A predictions.
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Juventus vs Roma prediction: Expect a draw
Key statistics
- Under 2.5 goals have been scored in their last five meetings.
- A 1-1 draw has been the scoreline in two of their last five encounters.
- Three of their last five clashes have ended in a full-time draw.
Correct score prediction: Juventus 1-1 Roma
Given the long-standing pattern of the outcomes in this tight fixture, we expect a draw in this encounter. Juventus boast a strong record against Roma in Turin, having won three of their last five game, but the Giallorossi have been a pain in the Old Lady’s neck across all meetings. Juventus will want to rely on their home advantage and push for a win, but with how tight these games have been in the past, we are predicting a 1-1 draw, with both teams cancelling each other out.
Pre-match odds and win probability: Juventus edge a tight contest
- Home: 21/20 (2.05) – 48.8%
- Draw: 9/4 (3.25) – 30.8%
- Away: 27/10 (3.70) – 27.0%
*Odds provided by Ladbrokes. Subject to change.*
The bookmakers give Juventus a narrow advantage at 2.05, translating to a 48.8% implied chance of victory. Roma are priced at 3.70 (27.0%), while the draw is available at 3.25 (30.8%), underlining expectations of a closely contested affair. With Juventus’ strong home form and Roma’s tendency for tight, low-scoring matches, the odds reflect how fine the margins could be in this clash.
Most recent head-to-head: Recent history dominated by draws
Recent Serie A meetings between Juventus and Roma show just how tight this fixture has been, with stalemates dominating the head-to-head record. The last five league encounters produced three draws in a row, with both teams claiming one win each.
Their previous result ended in a 1–1 draw in 2025, followed by another 0–0 draw in 2024 and a 1–1 draw in May 2024, which suggests that there is a possibility of both teams playing a draw in this tie.
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Juventus preview: Key absences create major selection headache
Juventus head into this fixture dealing with a significant availability crisis that affects all areas of the pitch. At the back, injuries to Carlo Pinsoglio and Federico Gatti have reduced defensive depth and limited the team's rotation options.
Problems are compounded in midfield, where Teun Koopmeiners is suspended, removing a crucial presence in central areas. The situation is most difficult in attack, with both Arkadiusz Milik and Dusan Vlahovic sidelined through injury.
Predicted lineup: Di Gregorio (GK), Kalulu, Rugani, Kelly, Cambiaso, Locatelli, Thuram, McKennie, Yildiz, David & Weah
Last five fixtures
- 14.12.25 – Bologna 0–1 Juventus
- 10.12.25 – Juventus 2–0 Pafos
- 07.12.25 – Napoli 2–1 Juventus
- 02.12.25 – Juventus 2–0 Udinese
- 29.11.25 – Juventus 2–1 Cagliari
Roma preview: Absences across the team
Roma face a difficult issue with injuries and absences in several key areas of the team. Both Neil El Aynaoui and Evan N’Dicka are unavailable due to international duty, a significant blow to the midfield balance and defensive structure.
Their options in the centre of the pitch are further reduced by the injury to Edoardo Bove, while the loss of striker Artem Dovbyk removes a major focal point in attack. With so many regular starters missing.
Predicted lineup: Svilar (GK), Mancini, Hermoso, Ziolkowski, Angelino, Cristante, Kone, Soule, El Shaarawy, Ferguson & Baldanzi
Last five fixtures
- 15.12.25 – AS Roma 1–0 Como
- 11.12.25 – Celtic 0–3 AS Roma
- 07.12.25 – Cagliari 1–0 AS Roma
- 30.11.25 – AS Roma 0–1 Napoli
- 27.11.25 – AS Roma 2–1 Midtjylland
Player to watch: Kenan Yildiz
Kenan Yildiz emerges as the top player and attacking threat for Juventus in this fixture. The young forward has taken on greater responsibility in the absence of the team’s leading striker, registering two goals and an assist in recent league matches.
With a season tally of five goals and four assists, Yildiz has proven capable of producing decisive contributions. His speed, flair and creative spark are likely to play a key role in helping the home side secure the win.