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Coppa Italia: Juventus vs Frosinone
Kickoff Time: 2024-01-12 04:00 (HKT)
Source:REUTERS/ALBERTO LINGRIA
In the quarterfinals of the Coppa Italia in the 23-24 season, if the
game is tied after the regular 90 minutes of play, an additional 30-minute
overtime period will be played. If the score remains tied after the overtime
period, a penalty shootout will be conducted to determine the winner.
Juventus are showing signs of a recovery in the current season. They
have gone unbeaten in 14 league games and have quietly climbed to second place
in Serie A, just two points behind the league leaders, Inter. During the New
Year’s reception, the sporting director, Cristiano Giuntioli, issued a
“Revival Declaration,” emphasizing the goal of making Juventus great
again and targeting a victory in the Coppa Italia. In the last round, Juventus
achieved a resounding 6-1 victory over Salernitana, marking their largest victory
in the past four seasons. They fielded key players such as Adrien Rabiot,
Manuel Locatelli, Andrea Cambiaso, and Federico Chiesa, demonstrating their
commitment to the competition. Despite a lack of staying power in the midfield
and a missing target man, head coach Massimiliano Allegri has adapted his
tactics accordingly. Juventus have moved away from ball-control strategies and
focused on wing play and counterattacks. The players are gradually adjusting to
Allegri’s approach. Although center-forward Dusan Vlahovic has yet to make a
breakthrough in terms of goals, he has developed the ability to receive and
distribute the ball with his back to the goal. In recent league matches, he has
contributed with assists, showcasing his evolving role in the team.
Frosinone are a newly promoted team in Serie A and has shown a trend
of being strong at home but weak away from home in the current season. They
have only lost three games at home in the league, showcasing their strength in
front of their home crowd. However, they have struggled to secure victories in
away matches. When facing traditional Serie A giants like Juventus, Frosinone
has found it challenging to compete. In their meeting on December 23 of the
previous year, Juventus emerged as the victors with a 2-1 away win.
Statistically, Juventus had a significant advantage with a 71% ball possession
rate and 18 shots, highlighting their dominance in both offense and defense
against Frosinone. Frosinone’s defense has been hampered by injuries in recent
times. In the previous league round, the average age of their three central
defenders was only 21 years old. Among them, 20-year-old Mateus Lusuardi,
valued at only 50,000 euros, has been utilized despite lacking the necessary
experience to compete in Serie A at the moment. This situation has left them
with limited options and forced them to field young and inexperienced players.
The cancellation of the winter break in Serie A this year is a
significant change, and it may impact the dynamics of the games. As a newly
promoted team, Frosinone face a challenging task when competing against
traditional giants in Serie A. Their primary objective is likely to avoid
relegation and establish themselves in the league. Just four days later,
Frosinone will face Atalanta on the road; there is a high probability that
Frosinone will opt for squad rotation, prioritizing the preservation of key
players and managing their workload. Considering all these factors, it seems
reasonable to be optimistic about Juventus’ chances of securing an easy
victory.
Juventus’ Last 5 Games: WWWWD
24-01-08 Salernitana 1-2 Juventus
23-01-05 Juventus 6-1 Salernitana
23-12-31 Juventus 1-0 Roma
23-12-23 Frosinone 1-2 Juventus
23-12-16 Genoa 1-1 Juventus
Frosinone’s Last 5 Games: LLLWL
24-01-06 Frosinone 2-3 Monza
23-12-30 Lazio 3-1 Frosinone
23-12-23 Frosinone 1-2 Juventus
23-12-20 Napoli 0-4 Frosinone
23-12-16 Lecce 2-1 Frosinone
Head To Head Record:
23-12-23 Frosinone 1-2 Juventus
19-02-16 Juventus 3-0 Frosinone
18-09-24 Frosinone 0-2 Juventus
16-02-07 Frosinone 0-2 Juventus
15-09-24 Juventus 1-1 Frosinone
Prediction: Juventus to win