Analysis and prediction for Como vs Juventus: The away team will have good luck.

Latest team news for Como vs Juventus

Juventus will go into the upcoming match with a few notable changes to their lineup. With first-choice center-back Pierre Kalulu still sidelined due to a muscle injury, an opportunity arises for new signing Renato Veiga. The young player, who arrived in January on loan from Chelsea, made his Juventus debut last weekend. It is likely he will continue to be trusted by manager Thiago Motta and given a chance to fill the central defensive position.

Not only Kalulu, but Juventus' list of players sidelined due to long-term injuries also includes important names like Bremer, Juan Cabal, and Arkadiusz Milik. Meanwhile, Andrea Cambiaso's situation is also causing concern for the coaching staff as he is still struggling with an ankle problem, and his availability is uncertain. However, there is good news for Juventus as new signing Lloyd Kelly is expected to be fully fit and ready for his first game after joining the team from Newcastle United. Kelly's arrival will provide more options and depth to the "Old Lady's" defense.

One of the biggest headaches for coach Thiago Motta right now is choosing a single striker for the starting lineup. Dusan Vlahovic, Juventus's top scorer, has surprisingly been benched recently. However, he was brought on in the second half of last week's win against AC Milan and played very well alongside Randal Kolo Muani. Notably, Vlahovic also managed to make his mark by scoring his first league goal of 2025, showing an impressive resurgence in form. Kolo Muani – who has scored three goals in just two games – is on the verge of becoming the first Juventus player this century to score in all three of his first Serie A appearances, a promising historical milestone.

On the other side of the pitch, despite numerous new signings in Como during the winter transfer window – including Greek striker Anastasios Douvikas – the biggest threat to Juventus' defense will still come from Nico Paz. The Real Madrid loan player is showing excellent form, having scored in his last four home games. Furthermore, Nico Paz has demonstrated superb dribbling skills and the ability to create chances, having completed the most dribbles (45) throughout the season in Italy's top league. In addition to the aforementioned absences, Como will also be without Alieu Fadera, who is serving a suspension. The home side will also be missing Alberto Moreno, Sergi Roberto, Alessandro Gabrielloni, and Ignace Van der Brempt due to injury – and new signing Mergim Vojvoda is also unavailable. To strengthen the squad, Como made quality additions during an ambitious mid-season transfer window, signing Maxence Caqueret, Alex Valle, Assane Diao, and Jonathan Ikone. Meanwhile, the out-of-form striker Andrea Belotti, once a star of Italian football, was loaned to Benfica as part of the manager's rebuilding plan.

Latest predicted lineup for Como vs Juventus

Como:

Butez; Engelhardt, Goldaniga, Dossena, Valle; Perrone, Caqueret; Strefezza, Paz, Diao; Cutrone

Juventus:

Di Gregorio; Savona, Gatti, Veiga, McKennie; Locatelli, Thuram; Gonzalez, Koopmeiners, Yildiz; Kolo Muani

Latest football match prediction: Como vs Juventus

Juventus are going through a turbulent period. After suffering consecutive defeats against Napoli in Serie A and then against Benfica in their Champions League final, it seemed as though their bad luck wouldn't end there when the "Old Lady" hosted a struggling Empoli team languishing at the bottom of the table in their most recent match.

Indeed, Juventus endured a nightmare first 15 minutes as former defender Mattia De Sciglio, who had spent many years with the team, unexpectedly scored the opening goal for the Tuscan side, bringing sorrow to their fans. Adding to the woes, goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio made a mistake, leading to a penalty for Empoli, making the situation even worse. However, luck smiled on Juventus when VAR detected a handball by an Empoli player. Thanks to this, Di Gregorio was saved from a certain goal, and Juventus subsequently staged a dramatic comeback.

Thanks to a fortunate VAR decision, along with an impressive brace from new signing Randal Kolo Muani and two more goals scored in injury time of the second half, Juventus secured a crucial victory, boosting morale after previous poor results. Notably, Empoli were reduced to 10 men in injury time due to suspensions, giving Juventus an advantage to finish them off. This victory gives Juventus the chance to win their first consecutive league title in almost three months if they can secure all three points in Friday's match. If that happens, they will overtake Lazio to move into fourth place in the standings, a significant step in the race for a Champions League spot next season. However, despite these signs of improvement, Juventus' performance was still not entirely convincing, with their defense still showing many weaknesses. Furthermore, the frequent draws have meant that Thiago Motta's team has only won 9 out of 23 matches played so far in the top Italian league. Therefore, it can be said that their minimum goal of qualifying for the Champions League next season remains very uncertain, and they need to put in a lot of effort to achieve that goal. For that reason, a victory, even a convincing one, would be enough to satisfy the coaching staff and fans in their away match at Stadio Sinigaglia.

Juventus will face a tough challenge against a Como side desperate for points to avoid relegation. However, history is on the side of the "Old Lady," as they have gone 22 matches unbeaten against Como in Serie A. It's been a long time since fans last saw Como in Italy's top league, and perhaps not many remember the last time they beat Juventus. To go back in time, we have to return to January 1952, a time when football was very different from today. Nevertheless, Como is showing signs of resurgence. At the start of their return to the top league, the Lariani suffered a 0-3 defeat against Juventus in Turin, but since then, they have gradually found their footing and asserted their position.

A few improved performances early in the year helped Cesc Fabregas and his teammates escape the relegation zone. However, they need to work harder as the team faces the risk of returning to the bottom three, being only two points above the relegation zone after failing to score in their last two matches. Therefore, Como has made significant moves in the winter transfer market, both incoming and outgoing, hoping to bring in quality reinforcements to aid their fight for survival in Serie A. Despite signing several notable players, this significant investment has yet to yield tangible results. After losing to Atalanta BC in their final match of February, the Lombardy club suffered another defeat against Bologna last weekend, highlighting the team's continued problems with form. Even more worrying is that Como has failed to win any of their last eight away games, showing a lack of confidence and difficulties when playing away from home. However, since being promoted from Serie B, Como has only lost four home games, demonstrating impressive strength and consistency when playing at their home ground. With this solid foundation, they have every right to hope to cause Juventus significant problems and even inflict a second defeat on the "Old Lady" this season, creating a major surprise for the fans.

Latest Como vs Juventus score prediction

Based on the above football analysis, we and leading football websites worldwide have provided our predictions for the match.Como vs Juventusas follows:

• Sportsmole:Como 1-2 Juventus

• WhoScore:Como 0-2 Juventus
• Our newspaper predicts:Como 1-2 Juventus

When and where can I watch Como vs Juventus live?

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