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Juventus vs AC Milan Preview
- Date: Apr. 6, 2019
- Time: 12:00 p.m. (est)
- Network: ESPN+
- Location: Torino, Italy
- Venue: Allianz Stadium
- Seating Capacity: 41,507
In a top-four battle, two of Italy’s biggest clubs face each other at Allianz Stadium when Juventus meets AC Milan.
Juventus is sole possession of first place with 81 points and possibly reaching 100 before the end of the season. Additionally, their 18-point advantage of second place Napoli is likely unreachable.
Meanwhile, AC Milan comes to this match in fourth place and looking to return to Champions League next season.
Nonetheless, they are coming off a speed bump that saw them lose to rival Inter Milan, Sampdoria and a draw against Udinese. However, they were on a fine run of form as of late.
Team News
Juventus is expects to rest Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of their clash against Ajax. The Portuguese star picked up an injury while on international duty. There is no point of risking him with an ample lead in league action.
However, the Bianconeri have a long list of injuries that include Douglas Costa, Martin Caceres, Andrea Barzagli and Perin. There is a concern of fitness over Alex Sandro and Blaise Matuidi.
Sami Khedira is expected to return to Juventus squad following heart problem that’s kept him off the pitch since February.
Meanwhile, Lucas Paqueta and Gianluigi Donnarumma are sidelined with injuries picked up against Udinese. Expect Pepe Reina to start at goal for the Rossoneri.
Predicted Lineups
Juventus XI: ZscZesny; Rugani, De Sciglio, Bonucci; Sandro, Bentancur, Caan, Bernardeschi, Spinazzola; Mandzukic, Dybala.
AC Milan XI: Reina, Rodriguez, Romagnoli, Musacchio, Calabria; Kessie, Bakayoko, Calhanoglu, Borini, Pjatek, Suso.
Prediction
With both Mario Mandzukic and Paulo Dybala at front, Juventus have an edge on AC Milan. However, the Rossoneri has a full squad that can take on Juventus and end up on a draw.
Prediction: Juventus 2 – 2 AC Milan
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