Juventus is the only team that seems capable of leapfrogging Inter to the No. 1 spot in the 2023-24 Italian Serie A table. The black-and-whites are in top shape right now – they’re without a single loss since September.

AS Roma hasn’t been as great, but Jose Mourinho’s men did beat the reigning Serie A champions AS Roma last weekend.

Juventus vs. AS Roma Odds

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When, Where, and How to Watch?

• Place: Allianz Stadium in Turin, Italy
• Date: Saturday, December 30, 2023
• Time: 2:45 PM ET
• How to Watch: Paramount+

Juventus Needs to Keep Winning to Stay in the Title Race

Ahead of the 18^th round of the 2023-24 Serie A, Juventus is sitting in second spot in the standings, with four points behind Inter Milan. The good news for the boys from Turin is that they’ve been playing fantastic soccer over the last couple of months, being undefeated since September.

Another thing going in their favor is that they’re without a single loss at home in Serie A this season. Further, they have a very good record against AS Roma at Allianz Stadium in Turin, winning eight of their last 10 duels.

What’s not going in their favor is that they’re going to miss many first-team players in Saturday’s game. Andrea Cambiaso is suspended, the same as Nicolo Fagioli. Further, Alex Sandro, Mattia De Sciglio, and Moise Kean are out with injuries, while Manuel Locatelli and Federico Chiesa are listed as questionable.

Can AS Roma Slay Another Serie A Giant?

AS Roma is fifth in the 2023-24 Serie A standings with an 8-4-5 record. In their most recent game, they defeated Napoli 2-0, which may seem like a great achievement. However, there’s a caveat – Napoli played without two players who got red-carded.

Before winning against Napoli, AS Roma lost 2-0 to Bologna on the road. And before that game, they drew 1-1 with Fiorentina. Knowing all this, it’s clear that these guys aren’t in great form. They probably know this, which is why they probably don’t plan to go for a win on Saturday.

Instead, we could see AS Roma “park the bus” in front of their goal and try to get themselves a point. Their coach Jose Mourinho is an expert when it comes to defensive tactics, so, who knows, it might work on them.

Juventus vs. AS Roma Prediction

Our prediction for Saturday’s Juventus vs. AS Roma Serie A game is that the home team will win. Juventus is just better than AS Roma even with all those absentees. They will probably win, but we’re not sure they’re going to score a lot of goals as the visitors are likely to defend with all they’ve got.

Pick: Juventus & Under 2.5 Goals

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The popularity of betting on sports is growing not only in the United States but across Europe too. While more sports fans tap into wagering options on their favorite team, the participation of professional athletes in such activities raises concerns. This is precisely the case of Juventus’ rising star and midfielder, Nicolo Fagioli, who is reportedly under investigation. As announced by Italian media outlets, the famous soccer star is under scrutiny over his alleged participation in illegal betting.

Recently, illegal gambling platforms have been a growing concern across Italy. Manuela Pedrotta, a public prosecutor from the Turin Prosecutor’s Office, has been sounding the alarm about illegal betting for a while. In light of the alleged illegal betting, now, the Turin Prosecutor’s Office is trying to determine whether or not Fagioli engaged in illegal wagering.

According to Italian reports, investigators have been looking into illegal betting providers, cross-referencing nicknames and real names registered with such operators. During that process, reportedly, the name of the famous soccer player was matched, resulting in further scrutiny. Giuseppe Chine, a prosecutor for the Italian Football Federation, is currently overseeing the investigation against Fagioli. Details regarding the alleged illegal betting were first received by him back in August.

Tough Sanction May Be Imposed against the Soccer Player

Under the currently established regulation related to gambling, wagering by professional athletes is not prohibited as long as the platform used is legal and the athlete doesn’t place bets on the sport they participate in. The same rule applies to other sports staff, including managers and coaches.

Article 24 of the Code of Sports Justice prohibits: “the subjects of the federal system, the managers, the partners and the members of the companies belonging to the professional sector to place or accept bets, directly or indirectly, also from the subjects authorized to receive them, which have as their object results relating to official matches organized in the within the FIGC, FIFA and UEFA.”

However, wagering on illegal platforms under the current regulations is considered a crime. If the investigation uncovers that Fagioli indeed participated in wagering on illegal platforms, he may be subject to tough sanctions. Usually, such offenses are punished by fines, however, considering Fagioli’s rank of a professional soccer player, he may be subject to suspension from the sport. If the investigation finds Fagioli guilty of such breaches, he may be subject to a suspension of up to three years.

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