Juventus vs. Inter: Serie A Clash Ends in Stalemate
The highly anticipated Serie A match between Juventus and Inter ended in a 0-0 draw at the Allianz Stadium. Despite moments of brilliance, including a near-miss from Inter's Barella, neither side could break the deadlock in this early season encounter.
Match Details and Broadcast Information
The Serie A Week 3 fixture between Juventus and Inter was broadcast exclusively on Dazn, available through streaming apps, their website, and on Sky channel 214 with a specific subscription. Live updates were also provided on Gazzetta.it.
Officials Appointed for the Derby d'Italia
Andrea Colombo from the Como section officiated the match between Juventus and Inter. His assistants were Giorgio Peretti and Giuseppe Perrotti, with Kevin Bonacina as the fourth official. Paolo Silvio Mazzoleni served as the VAR, assisted by Rosario Abisso.
Historical Context: Juventus vs. Inter
This match marked the 185th encounter between Juventus and Inter. Historically, Juventus holds a significant advantage with 88 wins, 47 draws, and 49 losses, scoring 264 goals and conceding 213. Inter has only won one of their last six Serie A matches against Juventus, a 1-0 victory in February 2024 thanks to an own goal by Federico Gatti. Juventus has remained undefeated in 11 of their last 12 home games against Inter in the league, winning 8 and drawing 3. Inter's last Serie A win at the Allianz Stadium was in April 2022 (0-1) with a goal from Calhanoglu via penalty.
Juventus Squad Update: Key Absences and a New Face
Ahead of the match, Juventus announced their squad list, revealing the absence of new signing Edon Zhegrova and Francisco Conceicao, who is nursing an injury sustained during international duty with Portugal. However, new signing Lois Openda made his first official squad appearance for Juventus, potentially poised for playing time in this crucial fixture.
Pre-Match Expectations and Potential Shift in Power Dynamics
Prior to the game, both managers, Chivu and Tudor, downplayed the significance of the match, emphasizing that it was only the third game of the season. However, a win for Juventus would have put them six points ahead of Inter, a key rival in the Scudetto race. Victory could have shifted initial expectations, with many predicting Napoli to lead the pack, followed by Inter and then Juventus. Juventus has streamlined their squad by releasing high earners and players who lacked playing time, adding targeted reinforcements like David and Zhegrova, expected to make significant contributions.
