Juventus vs Fiorentina: Prediction, H2H and probable lineups — May 17, 2026
On Sunday, May 17, the Allianz Stadium in Turin will host a crucial Serie A Matchday 37 showdown between Juventus and Fiorentina. For the Turin side, this match is of immense significance in their battle for the medals: Luciano Spalletti’s men currently sit third with 68 points, holding just a one-point advantage over both Milan and Roma.
Match preview
Juventus come into this fixture riding high after a narrow 1-0 victory over Lecce in the previous round. Spalletti’s squad has made an ironclad defense their calling card this season—just 30 goals conceded in 36 matches, among the league’s best records. In attack, everything still revolves around Kenan Yildiz, while Dusan Vlahovic is slowly coming into form, ready to haunt his former club once again. On home turf, Juventus traditionally dominate, controlling the tempo through the Locatelli-Thuram partnership in central midfield.
Fiorentina, under Paolo Vanoli, have endured a mixed campaign and sit 15th on 38 points. The Viola are all but safe from relegation, but a European spot is out of reach this season. Last time out, they played to a goalless draw against Genoa after suffering a painful 0-4 defeat to Roma. The main issue for the Florentines remains their inconsistency away from home and poor finishing, although Moise Kean will surely be highly motivated to impress against his former side.
Tactically, Juventus are expected to take the initiative, utilizing the dynamism of Cambiaso and Conceicao out wide. Fiorentina will likely set up in a deep block and look to strike on the counter, relying on Gudmundsson’s technical flair. Given the vast difference in motivation and current form, the hosts are clear favorites for this clash.
Probable lineups
Juventus: Di Gregorio — Cambiaso, Gatti, Bremer, Kalulu — Locatelli, Thuram — Conceicao, McKennie, Yildiz — Vlahovic
Fiorentina: De Gea — Dodo, Pongracic, Ranieri, Gosens — Bove, Cataldi, Adli — Colpani, Gudmundsson — Kean
Match facts and head-to-head
- In the last five meetings, Juventus have two wins, there have been two draws, and Fiorentina have claimed one victory
- Juventus are unbeaten in 11 matches: seven wins and four draws, with seven clean sheets in that span
- Fiorentina have won just one of their last five matches, drawing three times
Prediction
I expect an attacking, yet not overly high-scoring affair: Fiorentina will pack the box and look for their chances on the break, while the hosts will have to work hard to unlock a crowded defense. My prediction: total under (3) at 1.86
