AS Roma will host Juventus at the Olimpico Stadium for their Week 31 Serie A match of the 2024/2025 season. The game is scheduled to kick off on Monday, April 7, 2025, at 01:45 WIB and can be watched via live streaming on Vidio.
The Return of Ranieri and Roma’s Resurgence
Claudio Ranieri has returned to lead AS Roma after taking over as head coach during the international break in November. This marks his third stint at the Italian capital club. The decision to bring Ranieri back has proven to be a wise one, as Roma’s form has seen a significant upturn since his appointment.
Currently, Roma is firmly in the hunt for a top-four finish, competing closely with Bologna, Juventus, and Lazio. Their narrow victory over Lecce last weekend extended their winning streak to seven consecutive Serie A wins.
Big Changes at Juventus and New Coach Tudor
Meanwhile, Juventus comes into this match after a significant change in their managerial position. Thiago Motta was sacked after back-to-back heavy defeats to Atalanta and Fiorentina, with an aggregate score of 0-7, before the March international break. Igor Tudor was subsequently appointed as the new coach and led Juventus to victory in his debut match.
Ranieri’s Positive Impact and Roma’s European Ambitions
When Ranieri returned to Roma, many questioned his ability to bring about significant change. However, the results on the pitch show that his experience is still highly relevant in Serie A.
The changes Ranieri has made are not only tactical but also mental. Roma now appear more organized and confident, with sharper focus on defense and quicker, more effective attacking transitions.
Using a 3-4-2-1 formation, Roma has successfully balanced defensive solidity with attacking creativity. Key players such as Matias Soule, Lorenzo Pellegrini, and Artem Dovbyk have become major threats to opposition defenses.
Juventus and the Search for a New Identity Under Tudor
Juventus is currently trying to regain their rhythm following the managerial change. The heavy losses to Atalanta and Fiorentina forced the club to part ways with Thiago Motta. Igor Tudor’s appointment has brought a more structured approach, relying on a three-center-back formation and collective attacking build-up.
Tudor’s debut ended positively with a narrow victory over Genoa. Kenan Yildiz’s solitary goal was the difference as Juventus battled to restore stability to their squad.
Team News for AS Roma and Juventus Ahead of the Match
AS Roma will be missing several key players for this match. Alexis Saelemaekers is suspended due to accumulated yellow cards, while Paulo Dybala, Devyne Rensch, and Saud Abdulhamid are still sidelined with injuries. This will require Ranieri to make the most of his squad depth and offer opportunities to younger players.
On the other hand, according to data collected by SBOTOP, Juventus will be without defender Federico Gatti due to a foot injury. Andrea Cambiaso and Douglas Luiz are both doubtful to feature, meaning Tudor will need to adapt his defensive strategy.
Predicted Starting XI for AS Roma vs Juventus
AS Roma (3-4-2-1): Svilar; Mancini, Hummels, Ndicka; Gourna-Douath, Kone, Cristante, Angelino; Matias Soule, Pellegrini; Dovbyk.
Coach: Claudio Ranieri.
Juventus (3-4-2-1): Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Veiga, Kelly; Gonzalez, Locatelli, Thuram, McKennie; Koopmeiners, Yildiz; Vlahovic.
Coach: Igor Tudor.
Score Prediction for AS Roma vs Juventus
With Roma’s positive form under Ranieri, the capital side appears to have a strong chance to compete for a spot in the Champions League. However, their inconsistency earlier in the season means they are primarily focused on securing a top-four finish.
On the other hand, Juventus is still striving for stability under Tudor. Although they have a solid squad, the team from Turin has yet to fully click in attack.
Roma’s home advantage and momentum give them a good chance to secure a victory. However, this is expected to be a tight, low-scoring game, as both teams tend to play cautiously in big matches.
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