Juventus host NEC in their first European game of the season as the men in black and white look to recover from their poor run of form in their last two matches.
Most people expected Juve to have a better season than they have managed so far, particularly after they faced AC Milan and Sassuolo without winning either match. The Bianconeri remain one of the top teams in Italian football and have shown enough quality to suggest they can compete across multiple competitions.
Juve will now hope that their European campaign can provide an opportunity to return to winning ways. Their recent results have not matched expectations, and the players will be aware of the importance of producing a strong performance against NEC.
Juventus look for attacking improvement
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So far, Juventus have not been able to get players such as Randal Kolo Muani performing at their best. There is now a suggestion that Kolo Muani and Nick Woltemade could start together against NEC, giving the Bianconeri another opportunity to find greater attacking consistency.
The Dutch side arrive in Turin after an impressive campaign last season, but they have not been in their best form during this campaign. NEC have won just one of their last five competitive games, leaving them looking for a result that could help turn their fortunes around.
Juve may have failed to win either of their last two matches, but NEC have also struggled. They have suffered two defeats and recorded no wins from their last three games ahead of this fixture.
Juve expected to return to winning ways
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That recent form makes it difficult to see NEC beating Juventus, although the Bianconeri cannot afford to underestimate their opponents. European football can present different challenges, and NEC will arrive with an opportunity to produce a strong performance against a major Italian club.
The match may not be straightforward for Juventus, but the Bianconeri will be expected to make their quality count. They have the opportunity to put their recent results behind them and begin their European campaign with a positive result.
Juve will hope their attacking players can finally find their rhythm, particularly Kolo Muani. A strong performance from him alongside Woltemade could give the team greater confidence and help them secure the result they need.
We fancy **Juventus to secure a 3-1 win**, with Kolo Muani finally finding the back of the net.