Serie A: Roma facing Juventus – Expected line-ups and how to watch on television
Paulo Dybala and Gleison Bremer are poised to return to the field as Roma faces Juventus in a crucial encounter for the Serie A top four on Sunday evening.
With only four points distinguishing the two teams before kick-off, Juventus, currently in sixth place, must secure a victory to stay competitive with fourth-placed Roma and maintain their chances of qualifying for next season’s Champions League.
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Roma secured a 3-0 win against Cremonese in their latest Serie A match and remain unbeaten in their last eight games across all competitions, including their last eight league encounters.
ROME, ITALY – FEBRUARY 22: Evan Ndicka and his AS Roma teammates celebrate after netting the second goal during the Serie A clash against US Cremonese at Stadio Olimpico on February 22, 2026, in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)
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Juventus has faced a challenging few weeks, failing to secure a victory in their last three Serie A matches, which included significant losses to Como and their rivals Inter over the past two weekends. Additionally, the Bianconeri were knocked out of the Champions League earlier this week, suffering a 7-5 aggregate defeat to Galatasaray.
Paulo Dybala has practiced with his teammates in preparation for the match, yet it is still improbable that he will be in the starting lineup for Roma. Matias Soule is sidelined due to a persistent pubalgia problem, while the in-form Donyell Malen is anticipated to spearhead the Giallorossi’s offense.
With Mario Hermoso sidelined due to injury, it is anticipated that Daniele Ghilardi will retain his position in the defensive trio, joining Gianluca Mancini and Evan Ndicka.
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On Sunday evening, Juventus is anticipated to maintain a defensive lineup featuring four at the back, with pre-match updates indicating that Gleison Bremer should be ready to play from the start.
TURIN, ITALY – JANUARY 12: Fabio Miretti of Juventus FC celebrates a goal alongside teammate Bremer during the Serie A clash between Juventus FC and US Cremonese at Allianz Stadium on January 12, 2026, in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)
With Captain Manuel Locatelli suspended, Teun Koopmeiners is poised to join Khephren Thuram in the heart of the Bianconeri’s midfield. Meanwhile, Kenan Yildiz and Francisco Conceicao are expected to back Jonathan David in the forward line.
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Roma against Juventus: Expected starting players
Roma (3-4-2-1): Svilar; Ghilardi, Mancini, Ndicka; Celik, Kone, Cristante, Wesley; Pisilli, Pellegrini; Malen.
Juventus (4-2-3-1): Perin; Kalulu, Bremer, Kelly, Cambiaso; Thuram, Koopmeiners; Conceicao, McKennie, Yildiz; David.
How to view the match between Roma and Juventus
In Turin, Juventus manager Luciano Spalletti exchanges greetings with Roma’s coach Gian Piero Gasperini (@seriea_en)
This evening’s game can be viewed live in the UK on TNT Sports 2 and via DAZN. Fans in the USA can catch the action on Paramount+.
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