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18.12. (Sun) 15:00 Juventus - Novara

Juventus celebrating (Getty Images)
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PROBABLE LINE-UPS

JUVENTUS

Buffon
Lichtsteiner, Barzagli, Chiellini, De Ceglie
Marchisio, Pirlo, Giaccherini
Pepe, Matri, Del Piero

NOVARA

Ujkani
Morganella, Dellafiore, Ludi, Gemiti
Centurioni

Marianini, Radovanovic, Rigoni
Mazzarani,
Meggiorini


Antonio Conte does not have many injuries worries ahead of the match as Mirko Vucinic is the only player sidelined but the 42-year-old coach will be missing the services of Arturo Vidal and Leonardo Bonucci through suspension. Emanuele Giaccherini looks poised to start on the wing, while Alessandro Del Piero should get the nod upfront.
Novara boss Attilio Tesser has the luxury of choosing from a fully-fit squad as he looks to spring a surprise over Juve on Sunday.
DID YOU KNOW?

  • Juventus are unbeaten at home this season (W5 D2) and have outscored their opponents 16-5 in the process.
  • The Bianconeri have keep three clean sheets at the Juventus Stadium this term.
  • The Turin outfit have won five games by a one-goal margin in the 2011-12 campaign.
  • Novara have picked up just two wins against Juve in their last 24 Serie A encounters (W2 D9 L13).
  • The Serie A newcomers are winless on their road travels this season (W0 D2 L5).
  • Attilio Tesser's men have conceded 14 goals in their seven matches away from home this term.
Prediction
The league leaders should have no problem extending their unbeaten run with a straightforward win over the Serie A new boys in Turin.
Editor's Prediction
Juventus 3-0 Novara