Salernitana vs Juventus
Serie A
Sunday
7th January 2024
Arechi
The most comprehensive preview, detailed analysis and reliable predictions of the Serie A fixture between Salernitana and Juventus.
Salernitana vs Juventus: Preview
Salernitana form analysis
Despite remaining in the relegation zone, Salernitana’s recent form provides survival hope. After a difficult 0-3 home loss to Fiorentina on December 3rd, Salernitana responded well in a narrow 1-2 home loss to European hopefuls Bologna on December 10th. They then suffered a chastening 1-4 home thrashing by Atalanta on December 19th, undone by a ruthless 20 minute second half spell from the visitors. However, Salernitana displayed great spirit in their next match, twice leading in an entertaining 2-2 home draw with AC Milan on December 23rd.
This momentum continued after the winter break as Salernitana ground out a vital 0-1 away win at relegation rivals Verona on December 30th courtesy of a L. Tchaouna goal. While still fragile defensively, Salernitana has shown they can trouble top sides and grind out results under Davide Nicola. Building confidence and momentum during the second half of the campaign will be critical if they are to maintain hopes of pulling off another miraculous escape from the drop.
Juventus form analysis
Juventus have recently found form after an underwhelming first half of the campaign. Consecutive late winners against Monza on December 2nd and leaders Napoli a week later seemed to ignite confidence, with defender F. Gatti netting last gasp on both occasions. A battling 1-1 away draw at struggling Genoa followed as Juve struggled for rhythm before rediscovering their ruthlessness to win 1-2 late on away at promotion hopefuls Frosinone on December 23rd thanks to substitute D. Vlahović’s impact.
Juve ended 2023 by beating top four rivals Roma 1-0 at home on December 31st courtesy of an opportunistic A. Rabiot strike. While still yet to fully convince under Max Allegri, gritty wins have become a renewed hallmark of this Juventus side. Key now is building on these marginal gains to mount a serious title challenge; something that should suit Allegri’s pragmatic style. With elite talents like Chiesa, Di Maria and Vlahović backed up by emerging stars, Juve seem primed to push the leaders all the way as long as minor issues are addressed.
Salernitana vs Juventus: Prediction
Half time / Full time result: Juventus / Juventus @ 2.30 odds.
Under 2.75 goals @ 1.72 odds.
