Just four points separate Juventus and Atalanta in the standings ahead of a key clash in the race for the top four at the Allianz Stadium.
Juventus have 21 points, the same as Lazio and Fiorentina, while Atalanta sit fourth with 25.
Paulo Dybala is expected to feature in the Juventus’ attack with Alvaro Morata. Giorgio Chiellini and Federico Bernardeschi have recovered from injuries, but should start on the bench.
Massimiliano Allegri’s side have the worst attacking record among the top 10 clubs in Serie A with just 18 goals scored so far.
The Tuscan tactician must cope without Danilo, Mattia De Sciglio and Aaron Ramsey.
Hans Hateboer travels with the rest of the team for the first time this season. The Netherlands international has been recovering from ankle surgery and will start on the bench.
Gian Piero Gasperini’s side have the third-best attack in Serie A with 27 goals scored but conceded two more goals than Juventus (17 to 15).
Davide Zappacosta should start on the left after recovering from an ankle injury he sustained against Young Boys in the Champions League on Tuesday.
Robin Gosens and Matteo Lovato remain on the treatment table.
Form Guide: Juventus (W W L L D) Atalanta (W W D W D)
Stat fact: Atalanta and Juventus have won two games each from the last seven, with three draws.
Probable line-ups
Juventus (4-4-2): Szczesny; Cuadrado, De Ligt, Bonucci, L Pellegrini; McKennie, Locatelli, Rabiot, Chiesa; Dybala, Morata
Suspended: none
Injured: Danilo, De Sciglio, Ramsey
On a yellow card: Danilo
Atalanta (3-4-2-1): Musso; Toloi, Palomino, Djimsiti; Maehle, Freuler, De Roon, Zappacosta; Pessina, Muriel; Zapata
Suspended: none
Injured: Gosens, Lovato
On a yellow card: none
I think Juventus will do it and pass Atalanta, the big problem is the champions league, Juventus’ style this year is far away from the big clubs.
I hope Atalanta will win this and we’ll get nothing.
Juventus is in really poor form. I think Atalanta at least will snatch a point
This is important match Juve will win
Thank God, the game will be played in Allianz Stadium. I’m optimistic Juve will win this match. @Nana, go suck Ronaldo’s private part somewhere, you don’t belong here.
Ribas, do some research before commenting. Atalanta are incredible away from home this year. Juve lost at home to Empoli. Ha. Real advantage there.
Szczesny
Cuadrado Bonucci de Ligt Sandro
Locatelli Bentancur Chiesa
Dybala
Kean Morata
I wish Allegri tries this formation atleast once. Maybe try and put some pressure on the opponents with two clear strikers. Nothing to lose in trying this year I guess.