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The hosts are kicking off what looks like a tough Christmas period on paper. After this clash with Roma, they face Atalanta and Sampdoria in the next week, as they face the final few games on 2018. The focus of the next couple of months will be to keep their dominant place in the league, as they chase an eighth straight title along with European glory.
Roma had failed to win any of their last five, then ended up trailing 2-1 at home to Genoa on Sunday. They fought back to claim the points, but they still sit outside the top six going into this weekend’s matches. The visitors have been conceding too many goals, while Eusebio Di Francesco is struggling to get the most from this squad of players. The last thing the under pressure boss needs is to go up against the best team in the division.
Roma come here with a woeful away record, which has seen them win just twice on their travels all season. They’ve already been beaten on the road by AC Milan, Udinese and Bologna, while Juventus come here in fine form. The Champions have dropped just two points from the 48 on offer so far this season, winning seven of their eight matches at home.
Roma have averaged just a goal per game on the road this season, while they’ve failed to score in four of their last five trips to Juventus. Their previous three visits here have seen them lose to nil, while Juve have kept a clean sheet in 56% of their league games this term. The hosts have managed to win to nil in half of their home games, and I’m tipping them to repeat that against a really poor Roma outfit.