Juventus aims to strengthen their position for next season’s Champions League qualification as they host Fiorentina in the penultimate round of Serie A fixtures on Sunday. Fiorentina, having secured their top-flight status, will be looking to finish their season on a high note.
This match is part of a synchronized set of five Serie A games kicking off simultaneously at 11:00 AM BST on Sunday. This scheduling was implemented to ensure fair competition, especially as this weekend’s results could be pivotal in the race for Champions League spots. The decision also aimed to resolve a scheduling conflict involving the Derby della Capitale between Roma and Lazio and the Italian Open tennis final, both taking place at the same venue on the same day.
Juventus currently sits in third place with 68 points after 36 matches. They hold a narrow one-point lead over fifth-placed Roma with only two games remaining. Luciano Spalletti’s team is on an impressive unbeaten streak, having not lost in their last 10 Serie A encounters, with six wins and four draws. Juventus could potentially secure their top-four finish by the end of Sunday’s games if they win, while Roma either loses or draws against Lazio, and Como also loses or draws against Parma.
Fiorentina, on the other hand, faces less pressure. After a challenging first half of the 2025-26 season, they have successfully confirmed their place in Serie A for another year. They are currently in 15th position with 38 points.
Reports from Sky Sport Italia suggest that Juventus manager Luciano Spalletti might consider a shift to a three-man defense, potentially moving Weston McKennie to right wing-back. The squad is expected to be largely unchanged from their previous match against Lecce.
Fiorentina will be without Moise Kean in attack, but Roberto Piccoli is anticipated to return to the starting lineup. Manager Paolo Vanoli is also likely to maintain a consistent starting eleven.
Juventus vs. Fiorentina: Probable Line-ups
Juventus (3-4-2-1): Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Bremer, Kelly; McKennie, Locatelli, Koopmeiners, Cambiaso; Conceicao, Yildiz; Vlahovic.
Fiorentina (4-3-3): De Gea; Dodo, Pongracic, Ranieri, Gosens; Ndour, Fagioli, Mandragora; Parisi, Piccoli, Solomon.
Where to watch Juventus vs. Fiorentina
In the UK, Sunday’s match will be exclusively broadcast live on DAZN. Viewers in the USA can watch the game on Paramount+.
