Fiorentina – Juventus

Fiorentina have a good chance of scoring against Juventus

Fiorentina broke their three-match winning streak with a defeat against Udinese. It is difficult to remember the last time the Fiorentina side failed to score in four consecutive games, but there is an explanation. Vincenzo Italiano's side have a tough schedule, combining the domestic championship with European competitions. The bad news is that in the near future there will be no time for complacency: the Florentines will be playing on two fronts every week until the 18th. The good news is that the first leg of the Conference League group stage will take place as early as September 8. Moreover, it will be a home game, and the rival will be Latvian RFS. It's a tough game, so the Pitmen shouldn't be doing too much saving at the moment. Juventus have won after two draws, but the unfortunate fact remains that Massimiliano Allegri's men have not been particularly confident in their performance. He has been accused of feckless football for a number of seasons, but his individual skill has paid off (so far). Vlahovic scored his second successive beautiful free-kick and Angel Di Maria made his comeback from injury. Nevertheless, the Bianconeri have occasionally been cowardly in their approach. And if that didn't play havoc against an opponent of Spezia's calibre, there was trouble to be had later on. The Turin side are still haunted by an epidemic of injuries, with Wojciech Szczęsny recuperating in the sickbay. The most important factor on the eve of this game is the proximity of the European Cup tie. Juventus play in the Champions League against PSG just three days after the game in question. What's more, it will be an away game for the Turin side. How will Allegri approach the rotation, given a full sickbay? It's a big task. "The Bianconeri can count on the form of Rabiot and Vlahovic, as well as Di Maria being back in action. But, unlike in previous encounters, this time the opposition will be very dangerous and hungry for goals. At the same time, Juventus, unlike their opponents, will be under pressure from the upcoming European Cup tie. With such variability and a narrow spectrum of attacking options, Allegri's charges are unlikely to have any luck against Fiorentina. The Fiorentines will need to make amends for their previous failings.