Juventus vs AS Roma — Match Preview
A blockbuster showdown takes center stage at the Allianz Stadium on Saturday, 20 December 2025. This is a pivotal battle for the top four. AS Roma sit 4th with 30 points, having steadied the ship with back-to-back wins after a mini-crisis. Juventus trail them closely in 5th place with 26 points. With both sides missing their star strikers—Dusan Vlahovic and Artem Dovbyk are both out injured—this clash could be decided by tactical discipline and moments of magic from the supporting casts. A win for the Bianconeri reignites their Champions League push; a win for the Giallorossi creates a massive 7-point cushion.
Juventus vs AS Roma — Match Info
- Competition: Serie A (Matchday 16)
- Venue: Allianz Stadium, Turin (Capacity: 41,507)
- Date: Saturday, 20 December 2025
- Kickoff: 20:45 CET | 19:45 GMT | 14:45 ET
- Referee: TBC (AIA Appointment)
Juventus vs AS Roma — Match Stakes
Juventus (5th — 26 pts):
- Win → Moves to 29 pts; cuts the gap to Roma to just 1 point
- Draw → Maintains the 4-point deficit; missed opportunity at home
- Loss → Gap widens to 7 points; potentially drops them into 6th/7th place battle
AS Roma (4th — 30 pts):
- Win → Moves to 33 pts; solidifies 3rd/4th spot and builds title race momentum
- Draw → A valuable point away in Turin; keeps a direct rival at arm’s length
- Loss → Dragged back into the scrap for 4th; pressure returns
Juventus vs AS Roma — Team News
Juventus:
- Vlahovic D. — Out (Groin Injury – Major Loss)
- Milik A. — Out (Calf Injury – No natural striker available)
- Koopmeiners T. — Out (Suspended – Yellow Cards)
- Gatti F. — Out (Knee Injury)
- Pinsoglio C. — Out (Calf Injury)
AS Roma:
- Dovbyk A. — Out (Muscle Injury – Top Scorer Missing)
- Ndicka E. — Out (International Duty)
- El Aynaoui N. — Out (International Duty)
- Bove E. — Out (Heart Problems)
Juventus vs AS Roma — Team Form (Last 5 Matches)
Juventus
- 15/12 — 1–0 vs Bologna (Serie A)
- 11/12 — 2–0 vs Pafos (UCL)
- 08/12 — 1–2 vs Napoli (Serie A)
- 03/12 — 2–0 vs Udinese (Coppa Italia)
- 29/11 — 2–1 vs Cagliari (Serie A)
AS Roma
- 16/12 — 1–0 vs Como (Serie A)
- 12/12 — 3–0 vs Celtic (Europa League)
- 07/12 — 0–1 vs Cagliari (Serie A)
- 01/12 — 0–1 vs Napoli (Serie A)
- 27/11 — 2–1 vs Midtjylland (Europa League)
Juventus vs AS Roma — Head-to-Head (Last 5 Meetings)
- 07/04/2025 — AS Roma 1–1 Juventus (Serie A)
- 02/09/2024 — Juventus 0–0 AS Roma (Serie A)
- 06/05/2024 — AS Roma 1–1 Juventus (Serie A)
- 31/12/2023 — Juventus 1–0 AS Roma (Serie A)
- 06/03/2023 — AS Roma 1–0 Juventus (Serie A)
Juventus vs AS Roma — Playing XI (Predicted Lineups)
Juventus (4-2-3-1)
Di Gregorio; Cambiaso, Bremer, Kalulu, Cabal; Locatelli, Thuram; Conceicao, Yildiz, Weah; Nico Gonzalez (False 9)
AS Roma (3-4-2-1)
Svilar; Mancini, Hummels, Hermoso; Celik, Kone, Paredes, Angelino; Dybala, Pellegrini; Soule (False 9)
Juventus vs AS Roma — Impact Bench
Juventus: Douglas Luiz (Midfield creativity), Savona (Defensive cover), Fagioli (Control)
AS Roma: Saelemaekers (Energy), Baldanzi (Attacking spark), Shomurodov (Striker option)
Juventus vs AS Roma — Tactical Analysis
Juventus
Thiago Motta faces a tactical puzzle without a recognized striker (Vlahovic and Milik out) and his creative engine (Koopmeiners). Expect Kenan Yildiz or Nico Gonzalez to operate as a False 9, dropping deep to pull Roma’s defenders out of position. Juventus will rely heavily on the pace of Francisco Conceicao and Timothy Weah on the wings to create chances in transition.
AS Roma
Without Artem Dovbyk, Roma also lack a focal point. Ivan Juric will likely deploy Paulo Dybala and Matias Soule in a fluid, interchanging attack. Roma’s strength lies in their defensive solidity (only 8 goals conceded all season). They will look to suffocate Juventus in midfield with Manu Koné and hit quickly through Dybala’s vision.
Juventus vs AS Roma — Key Battles
- Bremer vs Dybala — Physical dominance vs technical wizardry
- Locatelli vs Pellegrini — The battle for midfield tempo
- Conceicao vs Angelino — Pace on the flank
- Di Gregorio vs Svilar — A duel between two of the league’s best goalkeepers
Juventus vs AS Roma — Spotlight Players
Juventus — Kenan Yildiz
With Vlahovic and Koopmeiners missing, the Turkish jewel is the main source of inspiration. Wearing the #10 shirt, he needs to produce a defining performance in a big match.
AS Roma — Paulo Dybala
The former Juventus star returns to Turin. Without Dovbyk, La Joya carries the entire offensive burden. His set-pieces and long-range shooting will be Roma’s best route to goal.
Juventus vs AS Roma — Prediction
Juventus 0–0 AS Roma
Both teams have elite defenses (Juve conceded 14, Roma only 8) and are missing their primary goalscorers. History also points to tight affairs (three draws in the last three meetings). Expect a tactical chess match where defenses dominate and risks are minimized. A stalemate serves Roma better than Juve.
Juventus vs AS Roma — Betting Insights
- Under 2.5 Goals — High Probability (Defensive focus)
- Draw — Value Bet
- Correct Score — 0-0 or 1-1
Juventus vs AS Roma — Where to Watch
- Italy: DAZN
- USA: Paramount+, CBS Sports
- UK: TNT Sports / OneFootball
Juventus vs AS Roma — FAQs
Q: When is the Juventus vs AS Roma match?
A: The match is expected to kickoff on Saturday, 20 December 2025, at 20:45 CET.
Q: Is Dusan Vlahovic playing?
A: No. Vlahovic is ruled out with a groin injury.
Q: Is Artem Dovbyk playing?
A: No. The Roma striker is out with a muscle injury.
Q: Who is suspended?
A: Teun Koopmeiners (Juventus) is suspended due to yellow card accumulation.7
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