Why Juventus are the favorites to clinch Champions League spot

Juventus are presently embroiled in a decent race for the coveted fourth place in the Serie A desk, as they compete in opposition to Como and Roma for a spot in the subsequent version of the Champions League.

At this stage of the season, it seems that the podium locations have already been sealed. Despite dropping 5 factors of their final two video games, Inter are apparently strolling in direction of the Scudetto title, as they presently get pleasure from a wholesome eight-point lead over Milan, who squandered a golden alternative to reduce the deficit by struggling an agonizing defeat to Lazio on Sunday.

Napoli presently sit third with 59 factors, with 5 additional factors forward of Como in fourth place. The Lariani had been on par in factors with Roma forward of their direct conflict on Sunday, however their victory relegated the capital facet to sixth place.

Meanwhile, Juventus acquired fifth place in the standings thanks to a timely win in Udine.

Juventus have schedule benefit in Champions League race

While the three UCL containers are solely separated by three factors, La Gazzetta dello Sport argues that the Old Lady has the higher hand.

The pink newspaper cites a number of small margins that would hand Juventus an essential edge in a decent race that would go down to the wire.

First of all, the Turin-based giants are solely centered on one entrance for the remaining a part of the season, whereas Como are nonetheless concerned in the Coppa Italia, and Roma are difficult for the Europa League.

Second, Juventus have a barely extra favorable fixture listing in contrast to the different golf equipment, despite the fact that they nonetheless have to play Atalanta (in Bergamo) and Milan. On the different hand, Como will host Inter and Napoli, whereas Roma will lock horns with Inter and Atalanta, and nonetheless has a Derby della Capitale to negotiate in opposition to Lazio.

Luciano Spalletti’s impact & Dusan Vlahovic’s return

GdS additionally mentions how Juventus have acquired extra factors than all different Serie A golf equipment besides Inter and Milan since Luciano Spalletti’s appointment in late October. Therefore, momentum is supposedly on their facet.

Finally, Juventus will obtain an essential enhance with Dusan Vlahovic’s imminent return to action.

Therefore, it stays to be seen if Spalletti’s males might be in a position to obtain the membership’s essential goal of the season after falling quick in cup competitions.