Juventus, Torino Set for Intense Derby della Mole Showdown

TURIN, Italy — Juventus and Torino are set for a heated contest in the first Derby della Mole of the 2025 season this Saturday at the Allianz Stadium. Both clubs head into the match looking to secure crucial points, with the home side aiming to revive their Scudetto aspirations.

Juventus recently appointed Luciano Spalletti as their new manager. While he managed to lead the Bianconeri to a 2-1 victory over newly promoted Cremonese last weekend, the team faltered in their Champions League debut under his leadership, drawing 1-1 against Sporting CP and highlighting vulnerabilities in their squad.

Currently, Juventus sits in the middle of the Serie A standings, trailing fourth-placed Roma by three points. They have won only two of their last seven league matches, putting further pressure on Spalletti’s side to perform against their historic rivals.

In contrast, Torino enters the match in better form, remaining unbeaten in their last five games, recording three wins and two draws. However, Torino will be without manager Marco Baroni, who received a red card in their last match, a tense 2-2 draw with Pisa.

Historically, Torino has struggled against Juventus, with only one win in their last 40 encounters across all competitions since December 1995. This daunting statistic adds to the pressure on the visitors as they try to overcome their local rivals.

Juventus’ defensive struggles have been evident in recent matches, having managed just two victories in their last eleven games across all competitions. However, they remain unbeaten at home this season, with three wins and four draws.

Torino, meanwhile, has found a rhythm on the road, only dropping points in one of their recent four away games, including a notable victory over top-four contenders Roma. They will need to avoid conceding early goals, having allowed a league-high 11 first-half goals this season.

Juventus will be without key players Arkadiusz Milik, Juan Cabal, and Gleison Bremer, complicating their defensive strategy. Spalletti may start Teun Koopmeiners in defense, utilizing his versatility amid the injuries. On the other hand, Torino could have Marcus Pedersen available after returning to full training, though they remain uncertain about first-choice goalkeeper Franco Israel’s availability.

The starting lineups for the match include Juventus featuring Di Gregorio, Kalulu, Gatti, and Vlahovic, while Torino will see Paleari, Ismajli, Maripan, and Simeone in their squad. The stakes are high in this fierce rivalry, with both teams eager for a victory to boost their standings in the league.

As the Derby della Mole approaches, fans anticipate an exhilarating match filled with tension and excitement, continuing a historic rivalry etched in Italian football.