Juventus vs Udinese | Expected Lineup

Juventus returns to action in the Italian Cup, where they’ll face Udinese in the Round of 16. The match will take place at the Allianz Stadium on Tuesday, 2 December, with kick-off scheduled for 21:00 CET. Let’s dive into the key stats and facts surrounding this exciting clash.

Juventus has a dominant record over Udinese, winning seven of their last eight meetings across all competitions. The Bianconeri have outscored Udinese 14-2 in these encounters.

In the Italian Cup, Juventus has maintained an impeccable record against the Friulani, winning all four of their previous Cup meetings. When playing at home in the competition, Juventus has not only won but done so without conceding a goal, showcasing their defensive strength in these fixtures.

Juventus vs Udinese Head to Head 📸

Since the introduction of single-legged Round-of-16 ties in the 2008/09 season, Juventus remains the only team to have advanced past this stage every year. This consistency underscores their dominance in the competition.

Key players to watch

One of the standout players for Juventus in recent Cup campaigns has been Andrea Cambiaso, who has directly contributed to more Cup goals than any other Juventus player in the last two seasons, with one goal and three assists.

Meanwhile, Khephren Thuram, who found the net in last season’s Cup clash against Empoli, could make history by becoming the first Juventus midfielder to score in consecutive Italian Cup matches since Dejan Kulusevski in 2021.

In terms of milestones, Filip Kostić is set to make his 100th appearance for Juventus, while Weston McKennie could reach his 200th game for the club. Interestingly, McKennie has enjoyed the most success against Udinese, having won eight of his previous encounters against them in Serie A.

Last time against Udinese 📸

Although Juventus has been dominant, Udinese has some notable threats. Keinan Davis, with four goals already this season, is in the best form of his career, and he will look to build on his goal from their recent match against Parma.

Additionally, Nicolò Zaniolo, who netted his first Italian Cup goal for Udinese against Palermo, could be crucial for the visitors.

Udinese’s Oier Zarraga is also approaching a milestone, potentially making his 50th appearance for the club in this cup tie. Despite their historic struggles in the competition, Udinese will be eager to defy the odds and cause an upset.

Expected Starting XI by Luciano Spalletti for Juventus vs Udinese according to Sky Sport :

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