Juventus x Roma: where to watch live and probable lineups for the Italian Championship game By Thiago Lemos
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Juventus and Roma face each other this Saturday, December 20th, in the 16th round of Campeonato Italiano. The departure takes place at 8:45 pm (Turim local time), which corresponds to 4:45 pm (Brasília time), at Allianz Stadium, at Turim, at Itália. The transmission is carried out by ESPN and streaming Disney+.
Juventus occupies fifth place in the table, while Roma is fourth, with a points advantage over its rival. Ambas the teams seek to consolidate places in the classification zone for European competitions next season.
The confrontation gains extra importance because direct rivals compete for other commitments, opening up opportunities for gains in the classification. Juventus defends a long unbeaten record as home team, and Roma arrives with the most solid defense in the competition so far.
Team situation
Juventus shows recent recovery under the command of Luciano Spalletti. The team achieved important victories in the last rounds of Serie A and also advanced in continental competitions.
The team maintains a positive streak at home, with several games without defeat in the Allianz Stadium. Essa’s strength as home team represents a key factor for the duel against Roma.
- Unbeaten 11 home games in the championship.
- Historical dominance in Turim against Roma, with victories in recent meetings.
- Return of important players to the main squad.
Roma, in turn, overcomes a moment of offensive instability. The victory in the previous round helped the team maintain a high position in the table.
Broadcast and schedule
The game between Juventus and Roma starts at 4:45 pm (Brasília time). Fans can follow the match live on ESPN on closed television or via the streaming service Disney+.
Coverage includes pre-game and post-match analysis on both platforms. Essa option facilitates access for fans in different regions of Brasil.
Other sports channels offer highlights and recaps right after the final whistle. The match attracts attention because it involves two of the most traditional clubs in Italian football.
Probable lineups
Teams must enter the field with formations similar to those used recently. Luciano Spalletti has the return of key defenders in Juventus.
The likely lineup for Juventus (3-4-2-1) includes:
- DiGregorio
- Kalulu
- Bremer
- Kelly
- McKennie
- Locatelli
- Thuram
- change
- Conceição
- Yildiz
- Openda (or David)
Gian Piero Gasperini adjusts to Roma due to absences due to injuries and call-ups. The likely lineup for Roma (3-4-2-1) includes:
- Svilar
- Celik
- Mancini
- Beautiful
- Wesley
- Kone
- Christian
- Rensch
- Soulé
- Pellegrini
- Ferguson
These formations prioritize balance between defense and attack. Jogadores like Yildiz and Soulé can unbalance with speed and creativity.
Confrontation history
Juventus and Roma maintain a historic rivalry in Campeonato Italiano. In Nos last meetings in Turim, Juventus registered clear dominance, with several victories and games without conceding goals.
Roma seeks to break this negative sequence as a visitor against Velha Senhora. Recent duels end evenly, with frequent draws.
The history favors Juventus at home, but Roma demonstrates defensive organization capable of complicating the opponent. Partidas between them tend to score few goals.
Individual highlights
Kenan Yildiz emerges as a promise at Juventus, with contributions in assists and goals. Sua partnership with attackers like Openda or David reinforces the offensive sector.
At Roma, Matias Soulé leads the attack with decisive participation. Lorenzo Pellegrini organizes the midfield and offers experience in big games.
Gleison Bremer returns to the defense of Juventus after a period of recovery. Sua presence strengthens the defensive line against advances by Roma.
Context in the table
The 16th round puts Juventus and Roma in direct confrontation for top positions. Roma has a less leaky defense than Serie A, with few goals conceded so far.
Juventus is betting on the strength of Allianz Stadium to reduce the distance in the classification. Vitória can significantly bring teams closer to their leaders.
Other recent rounds show both alternating results, but with a tendency towards solidity. The duel defines important directions in the fight for European places.
Arbitration and details
The referee still has no official confirmation for the match. VAR assists in decisions during the match, as per Serie A standard.
Allianz Stadium receives an audience for the game in Turim. Condições climatic conditions in Itália influence the rhythm, but do not impede the show.
This classic ends the December rounds with high expectations among fans.
