Juventus vs Palermo | Expected Lineup

Italian giants Juventus are set to take on Serie B side Palermo in a club friendly as they continue their preparations for the 2026-27 season.

The intriguing pre-season encounter will take place at Optus Stadium, with both teams looking to build momentum ahead of the new campaign.

Juventus Look to Bounce Back

Juventus head into the fixture after suffering a 2-1 defeat to fellow Serie A side Inter Milan in their previous outing.

The Bianconeri enjoyed a good share of possession and showed encouraging control for large periods, but their lack of cutting edge in the final third ultimately proved costly.

Luciano Spalletti’s side had enjoyed a solid start to their pre-season, keeping clean sheets in each of their first four matches.

However, that defensive record came to an end against the Nerazzurri, exposing areas that still need attention before the competitive season begins.

Juventus FC fielded several of their key players against Inter but found themselves trailing after just 20 minutes. The Turin giants will be keen to avoid similar lapses against Palermo, while improving their efficiency in front of goal will remain one of their key priorities.

Palermo Aim to Continue Winning Run

Palermo, meanwhile, come into the match on the back of an impressive 2-0 victory over Melbourne City in their latest club friendly. The Eagles produced a composed performance and secured a comfortable win, giving them plenty of confidence heading into their meeting with Juventus.

Filippo Inzaghi’s men will be hoping to carry that momentum into the upcoming clash. However, they face a significantly tougher test against a Juventus side packed with quality and determined to respond following their defeat to Inter.

Expected Starting XI by Spalletti :

JUVENTUS (4-2-3-1): Perin; Celik, Kelly, Koopmeiners, Cambiaso; Locatelli, Douglas Luiz; Conceicao, McKennie, Yilidiz; David.

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