Udinese – Juventus

Udinese host Juventus in what promises to be a pivotal clash in the league table, with the home side sitting 13th on four points after a win, a draw and a loss, their goal balance level at five each. Juventus arrive in Udine in eighth place, having accumulated seven points from two victories, a draw and a defeat, and they carry a modest +2 goal difference, scoring six and conceding four. The gap between the two teams is three points, but the difference in form is evident, Udinese having only managed a single win in three matches while Juventus have already secured two. Both clubs will be keen to close the gap to the European spots, and a positive result could see Juventus climb into the top six, whereas Udinese will be desperate to pull away from the relegation zone.