Prediction of Cremonese vs Juventus, 5 January 2023: Grey Lady Chasing 2nd Place in Serie A
Recent years have seen an increase of competition in Italy’s Serie A, with several midtable teams rising up the ranks. 5 January 2023 will provide a rare test to Juventus as they face Cremonese away from home.
Cremonese have had a great start to the season, gaining 21 points from the first 15 games and currently occupying 4th place in the table. The team has been playing well on the defensive front and has the second-least number of goals conceded in the Serie A so far. The backend of the season presents an opportunity for Cremonese to climb higher up the table and compete for an European spot.
Defending champions Juventus, who currently sit in 2nd place, have had a shaky season, with a number of wins, draws, and losses in the league. However, they still have one of the best defenses in the league, conceding the fewest goals this season, and they managed to maintain their spot in the UEFA Champions League with a 3-1 win over Dynamo Kiev.
Juventus will come into this game with the intention of posting a win and moving up to within two points of Serie A leaders, Inter Milan. Cremonese, however, will look to capitalise on the situation, and a win could propel them into the top two of the table.
What to Look Out For:
- Cristiano Ronaldo: The Portuguese superstar is still the main man at Juventus and will look to add to his impressive performance this season again Cremonese.
- Andrea Belotti: The Cremonese striker has scored for the team in each of their last five games and will be looking to continue the streak when the two sides meet.
- Midfield Battle: The midfield battle will be fierce as Cremonese look to limit the supply to Cristiano Ronaldo while also looking to create chances and break down Juventus’ defensive line.
This game could be an intriguing one, as both sides will look to post a win to better their standing in the league. With performances vastly differing from one another this season, it should be an exciting matchup. How Juventus will respond to playing away from home for the first time in months is something to watch out for, and whether Cremonese can hold their own against one of the big teams in the league is a question that is yet to be answered.
