Juventus will aim to put their humiliating home defeat behind them when they travel to Fiorentina on Sunday, looking to maintain their grip on a top-four finish in Serie A.
The Bianconeri were handed a crushing 4-0 loss by Atalanta at the Allianz Stadium last weekend, marking their worst home defeat since 1967. That result sent shockwaves through the club, piling pressure on Thiago Motta, whose job is reportedly at risk if Juventus suffer back-to-back league defeats for the first time in a year.
Despite their disastrous showing against La Dea, Juventus had been on an impressive run of form in Serie A prior to that match. They had won five consecutive league games, briefly reigniting their slim hopes of challenging for the title. However, those aspirations have now faded following their domestic cup elimination to Empoli and a disappointing Europa League exit at the hands of PSV Eindhoven.
Now, the Turin giants must regroup and ensure they do not slip further in the league standings. Currently sitting comfortably inside the Champions League qualification spots, a loss against Fiorentina could open the door for their rivals to close the gap.
Juventus have been solid away from home this season, winning their last two league matches on the road against Como and Cagliari, and suffering only one away defeat in Serie A. History is also on their side, as they have dominated recent meetings with Fiorentina, losing just one of their last eight encounters.
Meanwhile, Fiorentina will see this as an opportunity to capitalize on Juventus’ struggles and secure a statement win in front of their home fans. The Viola have not beaten Juve at the Stadio Artemio Franchi since May 2022 and will be eager to change that statistic as they continue their push for European football next season.
With both sides desperate for a victory, Sunday’s clash promises to be an intense battle that could have major implications for the race for a top-four finish in Serie A.
