Verdict: Both teams to score

Best Odds: 10/11

Bookmaker: Dachbet

In what is a showdown between two Italian icons, Juventus will welcome AC Milan to Turin on Sunday night.

Juventus

Starting with the hosts, while Juventus might have come flying out of the traps when opening up the new campaign, Juventus have failed to find a similar level over the past fortnight. Suffering last-gasp Champions League frustration earlier in the week as they eventually had to settle for a pulsating 2-2 stalemate away at Spanish outfit Villarreal, the Old Lady have now only collected a single point from any of their previous four appearances across all competitions. Getting their European adventure underway with a remarkable 4-4 draw at home against German giants Borussia Dortmund on September 16th, Juventus are also seeking some much-welcomed defensive steel. It should be highlighted, Igor Tudor’s side have shipped 11 goals in their five outings since returning from September’s fortnight interval.

Juventus Team News

Limping off after just 16 minutes away at Villarreal on Wednesday night, Colombian international Juan Cabal will miss out this weekend. Likewise, not travelling over to Spain in midweek, Juventus are once again sweating over the fitness of Khephren Thuram here.

Coming off the bench and opening his Champions League account on foreign soil a few days ago, Francisco Conceicao should be handed a full recall. Despite failing to find the net in all of his previous five consecutive appearances, summer recruit Jonathan David should keep his spot leading the line.

AC Milan

As for the visitors, while AC Milan might have got the new campaign underway with a shock 2-1 loss at home against Serie A newcomers Cremonese on August 23rd, Max Allegri’s men have come roaring back in a sensational fashion. Last seen clinching a stellar 2-1 victory at home against Napoli, the Rossoneri will be desperate to collect another heavyweight scalp here. Extending on their Coppa Italia adventure on September 23rd as they clinched a routine 3-0 romp against Lecce, the former Juventus boss should be relishing an emotional return to Turin this weekend. Currently leading the chase at the top of the Serie A table, AC Milan are riding a major wave of momentum. In fact, Allegri’s high-flying squad have won all of their previous five consecutive domestic appearances across all competitions by an aggregate score of 11-1.

AC Milan Team News

Shown a second-half red card against Napoli last weekend, summer recruit and former Brighton defender Pervis Estupinan will miss out through suspension here. Likewise, not featuring since returning from September’s international break, Ardon Jashari remains a major doubt in Turin.

Once again finding the net last week and already bagged four goals in his first four Serie A appearances this season, ex-Chelsea star Christian Pulisic will play a leading role in the final third. Making a real impact after securing a summer switch from Real Madrid, Luka Modric will start in the middle of the park.

Juventus vs AC Milan Key Factors to Consider

• When Juventus last welcomed AC Milan to Turin back in January, the Old Lady collected a 2-0 victory.
• However, Juventus have played out a stalemate in all of their previous four appearances across all competitions.
• AC Milan have won all of their previous five domestic appearances across all competitions by an aggregate score of 11-1.
• The Old Lady have shipped 11 goals in their five outings since returning from September’s fortnight interval.
• Former Chelsea star Christian Pulisic has recorded four goals in his first five Serie A appearances this season.

Conclusion

With all eyes falling on Turin this weekend, neutrals will be hoping for a blockbuster Serie A showdown here. Watching AC Milan win all of their previous five domestic appearances across all fronts by an aggregate score of 11-1, Allegri should be relishing an emotional return to his former stamping ground this weekend. With Juventus eventually forced to settle for a dramatic 2-2 draw away at Spanish outfit Villarreal earlier in the week, neutrals will be hoping that chances come thick and fast on Sunday night.

Verdict: Both teams to score

Best Odds: 10/11

Bookmaker: Dachbet