Sunday, May 8, 2011

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09.05. (Mon) 20:45 Juventus - Chievo Verona



DID YOU KNOW?

* Juventus are currently riding a seven-game unbeaten streak.

* The Old Lady has never lost at home to Chievo in Serie A.

* Juve have only kept two clean sheets in Turin this season.

* Luigi Del Neri's men have scored seven goals in their last three home matches.

* Chievo have picked up only one win in their last five road games.

* The Flying Donkeys have scored just three goals in their last five matches away from home.

* Sergio Pellissier leads the team in scoring with 10 goals.

* Chievo have conceded 12 goals in the second half this season.

PROBABLE LINE-UPS

Juventus (4-4-2)
Buffon; Motta, Barzagli, Chiellini, Grosso; Krasic, Felipe Melo, Aquilani, Marchisio; Del Piero, Matri

Alessandro Del Piero has just signed a new deal with Juve that will see him stay in Turin until June 2012. The club legend will likely start upfront alongside Alessandro Matri on Monday evening.

Chievo Verona (4-3-1-2)
Sorrentino; Sardo, Andreolli, Cesar, Mantovani; Fernandes, Rigoni, Constant; Bogliacino; Pellissier, Moscardelli

Chievo coach Stefano Pioli has practically a full squad to pick from for Monday night's clash.

Prediction
Juve desperately need all three points on Monday to stay in the race for the last Champions League spot. The Bianconeri have a sparkling home record against Chievo in Turin and should do enough to pick up a vital victory.
Juventus 2-1 Chievo