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Pre-match review Al Ain vs Juventus
Juventus had a terrible season, being eliminated in the quarter-finals of the Coppa Italia, the semi-finals of the Supercoppa Italiana and the play-off round of the Champions League. With efforts in the final rounds, the Bianconeri were able to finish 4th in Serie A, thereby earning a ticket to Europe's top tournament next season.
This is the third empty-handed season in the last four seasons, making the hope of returning to glory days increasingly dim for Juve fans. In a not-so-bright context, they also do not have a satisfactory choice on the coaching bench. After Thiago Motta was fired, the Bianconeri Board of Directors was forced to extend the contract of interim coach Igor Tudor because they could not persuade Antonio Conte and Gian Piero Gasperini. Now, Tudor must shoulder the goal of going far in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup to bring some positivity before entering the new 2025/26 season.
However, this is not an easy task as Group G also includes Man City, Wydad AC of Morocco and the opening match opponent Al Ain, the 2023/24 AFC Champions League champions. In the past, Al Ain caused a surprise when they defeated Team Wellington, Esperance Tunis and River Plate to reach the final of the 2018 Club World Cup, where they lost 1-4 to Real.
It can be imagined that Juve will have a difficult match at Audi Field, but with the difference in experience and class, Tudor and his team have a chance to win 3 points.
Form, head-to-head history Al Ain vs Juventus
After a shaky start to the season in February and March, Al Ain have found their form and are on a seven-match unbeaten run (W4). This impressive run includes six clean sheets and only one goal conceded, while scoring 12 goals.
Juventus also enjoyed a beautiful end of the season when they were unbeaten in 5 matches (won 3), scored 9 goals and conceded 4. Notably, 5/6 of the Bianconeri's most recent matches ended with no more than 2 goals, similar to 3/4 of Al Ain's recent matches.
Al Ain vs Juventus squad information
Juventus have been buoyed by the return of Polish striker Arkadiusz Milik to training, while captain Manuel Locatelli - who scored the decisive goal that secured Juve's place in the Champions League last month - has recovered from an ankle injury, while Daniele Rugani and Filip Kostic have both rejoined the squad after loan spells.
On the Al Ain side, hopes will be pinned on Togolese striker Kodjo Laba, who has scored 20 goals in the UAE Pro League, including eight headers. Last year's Golden Boot winner at the Paris Olympics, striker Soufiane Rahimi, is another mainstay in attack.
Al Ain vs Juventus Predicted Lineups
Al-Ain: Patricio; Autonne, Park, Cardoso; Traore, Nader, Palacios, Erik; Kaku; Laba, Rahimi
Juventus: Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Gatti, Kelly; Gonzalez, Thuram, Locatelli, Cambiaso; Conceicao, Yildiz; Kolo Muani
Score prediction Al Ain 0-1 Juventus
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