Serie A Regular Season - 16
Juventus 2 - 1 FT AS Roma
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Matías Soulé 21'
44' F. Conceicao (A. Cambiaso)
HT
↓ L. Pellegrini ↑L. Bailey 53'
↓ M. Soule ↑E. Ferguson 56'
↓ P. Dybala ↑T. Baldanzi 56'
61' ↓ Bremer ↑D. Rugani
61' ↓ F. Conceicao ↑E. Zhegrova
Manu Koné 65'
70' L. Openda (W. McKennie)
↓ AS Roma ↑S. El Shaarawy 73'
T. Baldanzi 75'
82' ↓ L. Openda ↑J. David
Bryan Cristante 84'
86' Weston McKennie
89' ↓ A. Cambiaso ↑F. Kostic
89' ↓ K. Yildiz ↑F. Miretti
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Juventus
Goalkeepers
M. Di Gregorio 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Midfielders
W. McKennie 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.9
Rating
M. Locatelli 
MAGNET
66
Activity
66
Activity
56
Passes
10
Duels
K. Thuram
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Cambiaso 
ENFORCER
5
Tackles
5
Tackles
7
Duels Won
78%
Win %
Forwards
F. Conceicao 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.3
Rating
K. Yildiz
MAGNET
60
Activity
60
Activity
45
Passes
15
Duels
L. Openda 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
M. Perin 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
S. Scaglia
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
D. Rugani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joao Mario
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Rouhi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pedro Felipe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
V. Adzic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Kostic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Miretti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Zhegrova
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Milik
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. David
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
AS Roma
Goalkeepers
M. Svilar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
G. Mancini 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
64%
Duel Win %
J. Ziolkowski
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
50%
Duel Win %
D. Rensch
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Z. Celik
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Cristante
MAGNET
89
Activity
89
Activity
73
Passes
16
Duels
M. Kone
MAGNET
79
Activity
79
Activity
64
Passes
15
Duels
Wesley Franca
MAGNET
69
Activity
69
Activity
52
Passes
17
Duels
Forwards
M. Soule 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
20%
Pass Acc
L. Pellegrini 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
P. Dybala
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
56
Entry
BENCH
D. S. Vasquez Llach
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
P. Gollini
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Angelino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Tsimikas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Hermoso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Buba Aboubacar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Mirra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Ghilardi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Pisilli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Bah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Baldanzi 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
E. Ferguson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Bailey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. El Shaarawy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20/12/2025 | Juventus | 2 - 1 | AS Roma | Serie A | Allianz Stadium |
| 06/04/2025 | AS Roma | 1 - 1 | Juventus | Serie A | Stadio Olimpico |
| 01/09/2024 | Juventus | 0 - 0 | AS Roma | Serie A | Allianz Stadium |
| 05/05/2024 | AS Roma | 1 - 1 | Juventus | Serie A | Stadio Olimpico |
| 30/12/2023 | Juventus | 1 - 0 | AS Roma | Serie A | Allianz Stadium |
| 05/03/2023 | AS Roma | 1 - 0 | Juventus | Serie A | Stadio Olimpico |
| 27/08/2022 | Juventus | 1 - 1 | AS Roma | Serie A | Allianz Stadium |
| 09/01/2022 | AS Roma | 3 - 4 | Juventus | Serie A | Stadio Olimpico |
| 17/10/2021 | Juventus | 1 - 0 | AS Roma | Serie A | Allianz Stadium |
| 06/02/2021 | Juventus | 2 - 0 | AS Roma | Serie A | Allianz Stadium |
Juventus Win
AS Roma Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 16 GD: +21
P: 16 GD: +13
P: 16 GD: +9
P: 16 GD: +7
P: 16 GD: +6
P: 16 GD: +11
P: 16 GD: +5
P: 16 GD: +6
P: 16 GD: +2
P: 16 GD: +1
P: 16 GD: 0
P: 16 GD: -10
P: 16 GD: -10
P: 16 GD: -9
P: 16 GD: -6
P: 16 GD: -8
P: 16 GD: -8
P: 16 GD: -10
P: 16 GD: -10
League Standings
P: 28 GD: +42
P: 28 GD: +24
P: 28 GD: +14
P: 28 GD: +25
P: 28 GD: +17
P: 28 GD: +22
P: 28 GD: +13
P: 28 GD: +3
P: 27 GD: -2
P: 28 GD: -8
P: 27 GD: -1
P: 28 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -6
P: 28 GD: -8
P: 28 GD: -21
P: 28 GD: -17
P: 28 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -18
P: 28 GD: -27
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Bianconeri Clinical Edge Secures Crucial Victory
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 61/100. Juventus claimed the spoils in this high-stakes battle for the top four, utilizing a clinical counter-attacking strategy to overcome a possession-heavy Roma side.
The Opening Act and Conceicao's Breakthrough
From the early stages at the Allianz Stadium, it was clear that AS Roma intended to dictate play, controlling 59% of the ball. However, Juventus remained disciplined, absorbing pressure and waiting for the right moment to strike. An Intensity rating of 8.6 underscored a physically demanding contest where every inch of the pitch was contested. The deadlock was finally broken in the 44th minute when A. Cambiaso turned provider, delivering a precise ball for F. Conceicao to slot home. It was a classic sucker punch just before the interval, leaving the visitors frustrated despite their territorial dominance and superior pass completion rate (88%).
The Pivot: Openda Doubles the Advantage
The second half saw the Stakes rise as Roma pushed for an equalizer, but they were caught out again by the Bianconeri's efficiency. In the 70th minute, Weston McKennie showcased his creative flair, threading a pass to L. Openda who finished emphatically to make it 2-0. This moment shifted the Balance of the match firmly in favor of the hosts. Throughout the game, Kenan Yıldız was a constant menace, recording a Man of the Match performance with his ability to transition play and create two key chances. Despite Roma's barrage of 14 shots, Juve’s defensive organization and a combined 11 saves across both keepers kept the lead intact during a critical phase of the match.
Resolution: Baldanzi’s Response and the Final Stand
The drama peaked in the 75th minute when substitute T. Baldanzi pulled one back for the visitors, converting a sharp chance to set up a grandstand finish. This sparked a period of relentless Roma pressure, but the Upset Factor remained at zero as Juventus’s backline held firm. The victory sees Thiago Motta’s men leapfrog Roma into 5th place, breathing life into their Champions League aspirations while halting Roma’s momentum. While the visitors dominated the statistics in terms of passes and possession, Juventus proved that efficiency in the final third is the ultimate currency. This crunch match lived up to its billing, leaving the Turin faithful celebrating a vital three points as the race for Europe intensifies.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Juventus's season?
This victory is a massive boost for Juventus, allowing them to leapfrog Roma in the standings and gain a psychological edge in the top-four race.
How did substitute Weston McKennie change the game?
McKennie provided the vital assist for Openda's goal, proving to be the creative spark needed to secure the cushion that eventually won the game.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Champions League Six-Pointer: Tension High in Turin
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 74/100. A pivotal top-four clash where defensive discipline meets individual brilliance in a match that could define the European race.
The Setup
On December 20, 2025, the Allianz Stadium becomes the stage for a critical encounter between Juventus and AS Roma. Currently separated by just three points, the Stakes couldn't be higher. Juventus sit in 4th place with 46 points, but Roma are breathing down their necks in 5th. While the home side displays a reliable Form, Roma have evolved into formidable away specialists, securing victories in over 70% of their road trips this season. This tactical collision promises to be a masterclass in game management.
Key Battle
The night's decisive duel features the creative spark of Kenan Yıldız against the reflexes of Mile Svilar. Yıldız has been the catalyst for the Bianconeri attack, but he faces a goalkeeper in Svilar who has been statistically elite, averaging 4.2 saves per game recently. If Manuel Locatelli can control the tempo in midfield, Yıldız will find the openings, yet Svilar's current shot-stopping streak remains the biggest obstacle to a home victory.
Our Prediction
Given that both teams concede fewer than one goal per game on average, a high-scoring affair is unlikely despite the Stars on display. The Balance between Juventus's home dominance and Roma's counter-attacking efficiency points toward a stalemate. Expect a tactical 1-1 draw where neither side is willing to risk losing ground in the race for the top four, leaving the Champions League spots unchanged by the final whistle.