Juventus faces Hellas Verona at Allianz Stadium in a crucial Serie A match. Juventus is three points behind AC Milan and needs a win to secure a top-four position.
Key points
Juventus hosts Hellas Verona at Allianz Stadium
Match is crucial for Serie A top-four race
Juventus is three points behind AC Milan
Juventus is two points ahead of Como
Juventus is three points ahead of AS Roma
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Juventus vs Hellas Verona – Match preview and team news
Juventus welcomes Hellas Verona to the Allianz Stadium in Torino on Sunday in a Serie A clash.
Juventus are just three points behind third placed AC Milan in the league table and just two points ahead of fifth placed Como, and three ahead of sixth placed AS Roma, making this a crucial fixture in the race for the top four.
Juventus vs Hellas Verona – Match preview and team news
Date: Sunday, 3rd May.
Kick-off: 5pm BST.
Venue: Allianz Stadium, Torino.
Juventus team news
Juventus enters this fixture with a significantly bolstered attacking unit as Kenan Yildiz and Dusan Vlahovic return to fitness.
Yildiz has recovered from recent knee inflammation, while Vlahovic is expected to feature after overcoming a long-term injury setback, though he may start on the bench.
Despite these boosts, Luciano Spalletti remains without Juan Cabal and , who are both ruled out through injury.
Q&A
What is the significance of the Juventus vs Hellas Verona match?
The match is crucial for Juventus as they aim to secure a top-four position in Serie A, being just three points behind AC Milan.
Where is the Juventus vs Hellas Verona match being held?
The match is being held at Allianz Stadium in Torino.
How close are Juventus and Hellas Verona in the Serie A standings?
Juventus is currently three points behind AC Milan and just two points ahead of Como, making this match critical for their league position.
What are the current standings of Juventus in Serie A?
Juventus is in a competitive position, sitting just three points behind third-placed AC Milan and three points ahead of sixth-placed AS Roma.
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A major tactical concern for the Bianconeri involves their discipline; defensive pillars Gleison Bremer and Lloyd Kelly are both one yellow card away from an automatic suspension.
With Juventus fighting to solidify their top-four position, Spalletti wants his players to focus on securing their status inside the top four.
“When I hear people talk about fourth place, I hear certain calculations, but you don’t get there with calculations, you do it by maintaining a certain consistency,” he said in his pre-match press conference.
“We must focus on the Champions League and not on fourth place. We know full well what we did to get back into the top four, but there is a difference between needing to prove something and needing to defend something.”
Hellas Verona team news
Hellas Verona faces a mounting crisis as they travel to Turin, missing several core players due to both injury and disciplinary issues.
Furthermore, internal friction has disrupted the squad, with top scorer Gift Orban recently relegated to the bench following a public altercation with a supporter.
Kieran Bowie will play as the lone striker as the 19th-placed side desperately searches for points to avoid relegation.
Form
Juventus
Juventus enters this match in peak form, currently holding a nine-match unbeaten streak. Their defensive solidity has been remarkable, keeping clean sheets in their last four league fixtures. Recent results include a 0-0 draw against AC Milan, a 2-0 victory over Bologna and a 1-0 win against Atalanta. Sitting 4th in the table, they have also maintained an impressive five-match unbeaten run at the Allianz Stadium.
Hellas Verona
Hellas Verona is struggling significantly, languishing in 19th place and facing a six-match winless run. They have managed only one victory in their last 19 matches. Their most recent result was a 0-0 draw against Lecce, which followed a string of narrow losses to AC Milan, Torino, and Fiorentina. Away from home, their form is particularly poor, having secured only two wins in their last 17 road trips.
