Juventus vs AS Roma prediction: ITALY: Serie A betting tips on match 2022-08-26 16:30.
The opening-round victory over Sassuolo was followed by a huge step backwards as Juventus were held to a disappointing 0-0 against Sampdoria. A lack of opportunities and another flat performance has once again raised the voices of discontent with coach Massimiliano Allegri, who could at least feel some satisfaction with another clean sheet which marked the first time in eight years that Juventus have started a Serie A (SA) campaign with two shutouts.
The situation is far from ideal however, evidenced by a visibly frustrated Dušan Vlahović who has already been caught offside on nine occasions – the most amongst all SA players after the opening two matchdays. After only managing three touches during the first half last time, Vlahović will hope his fortunes and that of his team turn against a Roma side he’s never scored or won (L5) against, although Juventus themselves go in search of three straight wins against the capital club at the Allianz Stadium, and to add to their six shutouts against them across the last seven SA H2H meetings here (W6, L1).
The only other side to possess a perfect defensive record this season following two 1-0 victories, Roma should travel here in a confident mood, despite two setbacks after bad injuries to Gini Wijnaldum and Nicolò Zaniolo. The Giallorossi will hope to take advantage of Juventus’ mediocre start and avenge last season’s two H2H losses, which saw Roma lose out on points after missing a penalty in both matches (L4-3, L1-0)!
A 1-0 scoreline is actually a recurring theme under José Mourinho, as Roma have already won eight SA matches under his tenure by this score – the most of any side in that period. He’ll be hoping for another clean sheet at least, as that could help the Portuguese coach move ahead in his all-time record against Juventus (W4, D1, L4).
Players to watch: Manuel Locatelli has scored each of his three goals for Juventus in the second half, including one in the last H2H. His former teammate Paulo Dybala would love to open his Roma account at the stadium where he has netted four of his last six competitive goals.
Hot stat: There have been at least five yellow cards shown in four of the last five H2Hs (29).