Serie A tip preview: Juventus set for derby delight against Torino
Despite being docked 15 points, Juventus still harbour hopes of a top-four spot, and Tipstrr expert Paul Bathurst believes they can maintain their challenge in Tuesday's local derby against Torino.
While both sides are neck and neck in standings, with eighth-placed Juventus currently one position ahead of Torino, these two sides are far apart in terms of quality.
Manager Ivan Juric will be demanding a response from his side following a poor run of results which appear to have been a missed opportunity for the Turin-based outfit.
Head coach Massimo Allegri has frequently opted to play a 3-5-2 system, usually consisting of an all-Brazilian backline with Alex Sandro, Gleison Bremer and Danilo lining up as the three central defenders.
Torino are not the most prolific in front of goal, and indeed no team in the top half of Serie A has scored fewer than their 24 goals, while plenty of bottom-half sides have also outscored them.
Antonio Sanabria currently tops the charts as their top scorer with just five goals in 18 appearances, so it is clear that Torino's season is built on defence.
On-loan West Ham midfielder Nikola Vlasic is injured and will miss out here, and with four goals and two assists to his name this season, his absence will leave a void in creativity that Alexis Miranchuk will have to fill.
- Paul Bathurst provides football tips as Soccer Sharp on the Tipstrr platform