Juventus Aims to Extend Unbeaten Streak in Turin Derby Against Torino

Juventus is set to face off against their local rivals, Torino, in the highly anticipated Turin derby on Saturday, November 9, 2024. The match, scheduled to kick off at 2:45 PM ET / 11:45 AM PT at the Allianz Stadium in Turin, Italy, holds significant importance for both teams and the city of Turin[4].

Juventus, under the guidance of coach Thiago Motta, are looking to extend their impressive unbeaten streak in the Derby della Mole to 19 games. Despite being the only team in the Italian top flight without a loss, Juventus currently sits sixth in the Serie A standings with 21 points from 11 games, having drawn six matches. Torino, on the other hand, is in 10th place with 14 points[2][4].

Motta emphasized the team’s readiness and the special atmosphere surrounding the derby. “There are good feelings, because I see the team doing well with the usual right attitude. There is a special atmosphere with our fans and we want to give our best to play a great match,” Motta said. He also highlighted the physical condition of the team, noting they had three days of recovery after their Champions League draw against Lille[2].

However, Juventus will be without several key players due to injuries, including Douglas Luiz, Nicolas Gonzalez, and Vasilije Adzic. Danilo is set to return to the squad after serving a UEFA suspension, while Tim Weah, Weston McKennie, and Nicolo Savona are potential starters[4].

Torino faces its own challenges, with Che Adams undergoing a fitness check after straining his thigh against Fiorentina. The team will also be without long-term injured players Duvan Zapata and Perr Schuurs, but Ivan Ilic is in line for his first start since recovering from injury[4].

The historical context of the derby favors Juventus, with Torino having suffered 13 defeats and remaining winless in their last 18 away games against Juventus in Serie A competition. Despite this, Torino is expected to press aggressively from the start, making the match a highly competitive and intense encounter[4][5].