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Juventus vs Inter Milan LIVE: Prediction, what time, what channel, how to stream online, team news and odds

Everything you need to know ahead of Saturday's tie

Michael Jones
Friday 07 December 2018 12:19 EST
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Juventus will look to go 11 points clear at the top of Serie A when they face Inter Milan in the Derby d’Italia.

Massimiliano Allegri’s side boast an near perfect record at home in the league this season, with their draw against Genoa proving to be the only time they have dropped points at the Allianz Stadium.

Luciano Spalletti’s side meanwhile lie in third, 11 points behind their great rivals, but they pushed them all the way in this fixture last season, with Juventus needing two goals in the final three minutes to seal victory.

What time does it start?

Juventus vs Inter Milan kicks off at 7:30pm (GMT)

Where can I watch it?

The match will be shown live on Eleven Sports 1 from 7:20pm. Highlights will be shown at 10pm on Eleven Sports 2.

Player to watch

Cristiano Ronaldo: The Portuguese made it 10 goals from 14 Serie A appearances last weekend with a well-taken penalty away at Fiorentina. His creativity has proved to be vital to Allegri as well, recording five league assists and just last week in Florence he created three chances in the first half. The Derby d’Italia has seen many great players over the years, and now it is Ronaldo’s turn to make his mark.

Form guide

Juventus: WLWWWW

Inter Milan: WDLWLD

Odds

Juventus to win: 11/20

Inter Milan to win: 27/5

Draw: 14/5

Welcome!

Good evening and welcome to The Independent's live coverage of Juventus vs Inter Milan.

From around 6:30 GMT we will bring you the latest team news and live coverage of the clash in Turin.

Jack Watson7 December 2018 16:38

Team news 

Inter Milan

Michael Jones7 December 2018 18:32

Team news

Juventus

Michael Jones7 December 2018 18:33

For those not of you not up to date with the status of the Serie AJuventus top the table with Inter Milan two places back in third.

11, yes 11, points separate the two teams as Juventus look to continue their unbeaten run.

A run which sees a solitary draw against Genoa in October the only time the side has dropped points this season. 

Michael Jones7 December 2018 18:42

As for Inter, they come into the game off the back of a 1-0 defeat to Tottenham in the Champions League and a 2-2 draw with Roma at the weekend. 

Not the best momentum to take into a match where your opponents hold a near perfect record in the league.

Inter almost upset Juve in their last meeting back in April but two goals in three minutes swung the game to the league leader, avoiding a repeat performance will be crucial for the visitors. 

Michael Jones7 December 2018 18:49

Since these sides last met there's been one major addition to Juventus' firepower: Cristiano Ronaldo.

However Inter boss Luciano Spalletti recognises that Ronaldo plays but one part in this excellent team.

"Juventus is not just Ronaldo," he explained. "There is also GC3, Giorgio Chiellini a phenomenal player. He is a player of a mentality and an important force. Juve have many like him. It is the collective that can save you.

"Being a team for 90 minutes can put Juventus in difficulty. Pressing for 90 minutes and removing the spaces can be the key."

Let's see if he's right, just under 30 minutes until kick off.

Michael Jones7 December 2018 19:04

 It won't be an easy game for Inter at the Allianz Stadium in Turin, just listen to the noise when Juventus come out to warm up...

Michael Jones7 December 2018 19:09

You aren't wrong... 

Michael Jones7 December 2018 19:17

5 minutes until kick off, who's you money on?

Michael Jones7 December 2018 19:25

Juve 0 - 0 Inter

Juve start the match and pump the ball long and out of play. Inter return the favour trying to pick out Perisic on the left wing but the Croatian striker is ruled offside. 

Michael Jones7 December 2018 19:34

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