David Flower
Dailysports's expert
The final game of Serie A’s 16th round on Saturday will see Juventus hosting Venezia at Allianz Stadium in Turin. Here's a promising bet on the match outcome with attractive odds.
Match Preview
Juventus remains the draw specialists of Serie A, recording their third consecutive stalemate last round after a 2-2 tie with Bologna. They now have nine draws and six wins, remaining the only unbeaten side in the league.
Despite this stability, the Bianconeri sit only sixth in the table, four points adrift of a Champions League spot. Their defense has been exceptional, sharing the league's best defensive record with Napoli and Fiorentina, having conceded only 10 goals all season.
Venezia recently snapped a four-match losing streak with a 2-2 draw against Como but still struggles for victories. Since returning to Serie A, they have managed only two wins, three draws, and ten losses.
The club sits at the bottom of the table, trailing the safe 17th place by three points. Their away form has been dismal, failing to secure a single road win, with two draws and six losses. An immediate turnaround is needed to maintain their Serie A status.
Probable Lineups
- Juventus: Peyraud-Magnin, Lenzini, Kulberg, Cascarino, Thomas, Caruso, Bennison, Crumbiegel, Cantore, Girelli, Bonansea.
- Venezia: Stankovic, Sagrado, Svoboda, Idzes, Zampano, Duncan, Candela, Eboa, Busio, Oristanio, Pohjanpalo.
Match Facts & Head-to-Head
- Juventus has defeated Venezia in four of their last five encounters.
- Both Teams to Score has landed in the last three meetings.
- Juventus is unbeaten in their last 23 Serie A matches (8 wins, 15 draws).
Prediction
It's crucial to note that Juventus recently secured a hard-fought victory over Manchester City in the Champions League, which likely drained their energy. While we expect Juventus to win, a dominant scoreline seems unlikely.
Our recommended bet: "Venezia to Win with a Handicap (+1.5)" at odds of 1.86.
