Juventus will be looking to return to winning ways when they host Spezia in Serie A on Wednesday evening.
Dusan Vlahovic scored a brilliant free-kick last time out but Massimiliano Allegri's side were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw with Roma and find themselves with five points after three games. A goalless draw with Sampdoria followed a 3-0 win over Sassuolo in their league opener.
Spezia are only two points behind the hosts after a 2-2 draw with Sassuolo. Although they started off their domestic season with a 1-0 win over Empoli, Luca Gotti's side were then handed a 3-0 loss to Inter.
How To Watch
Match: Juventus vs Spezia
Date & Time: August 31 @ 02:45 PM (ET)
Venue: Allianz Stadium, Turin
TV Channel: BT Sport 6 & ESPN+
Online Streaming: BT Sport App & ESPN App (Try for free)
Watch in Canada: fubo Sports Network Canada
Team News
Juventus: Juve's injury woes continued as Massimiliano Allegri watched another midfielder limp off against Roma last Saturday. Adrien Rabiot may not be thrust straight back into the starting XI after suffering cramp against the capital side. Paul Pogba is yet to make his second debut for the club after tearing his meniscus in July while Arthur continues to struggle with an ankle problem.
Marley Ake is also sidelined with an issue in the same area and Felix Correia isn't expected to return from surgery on his shoulder until next month.
Kaio Jorge and Federico Chiesa are both long-term absentees but Leonardo Bonucci, Angel Di Maria and Nicolo Fagioli have been deemed fit enough to participate in partial training. However, it is unlikely any of that trio will be ready for the visit of Spezia.
Spezia: Albin Ekdal's dismissal left Spezia battling against Sassuolo with ten players for the final eight minutes but the hosts managed to hold onto a 2-2 draw - despite facing six shots (half of which came from inside the six-yard box) in that time.
Alongside the suspended Swede, Petko Hristov is a doubt as injury forced him off during the interval of last weekend's draw. Both fullbacks Kelvin Amian (abdominal) and Salva Ferrer (knee) are also set to be sidelined. The Milan loanee Daniel Maldini is yet to appear for his new side while he nurses a muscular problem.
Head to Head
- Juventus enjoy a 4-2 lead in wins, while four games have ended in draws. All four of the Bianconeri's wins against Spezia have wins have come in their last four meetings.
- Spezia have failed to score in their last two trips to Turin, something they will need to improve on.
Prediction: Juventus have two clean sheets in three games this season, while Spezia have one. Massimiliano Allegri's men are on a four-game winning streak against Spezia and have kept clean sheets in their last two home games. So another win seems to be on the cards.
Score Prediction: Juventus 2 - 0 Spezia