In-form Juve look to maintain momentum
Juventus return to the Allianz Stadium on Tuesday with confidence restored and momentum on their side. Back-to-back victories in Europe and Serie A have reignited belief in Spalletti’s project, with young star Kenan Yildiz at the heart of their recent upswing. His brace against Cagliari and the dramatic late winner in Norway showcased a team rediscovering its identity after an inconsistent start to the campaign. Now entering the Coppa Italia at the last-16 stage, Juve see this competition as a realistic path to silverware and an opportunity to solidify their resurgence.
Udinese dangerous—but historically outmatched in Turin
Udinese arrive with renewed morale after their much-needed win over Parma, ending both a goal drought and their defensive woes. Runjaic’s men have shown flashes of progress, particularly through Zaniolo and Keinan Davis, and their two Coppa Italia victories earlier this season highlight their competitive spirit. However, their record against Juventus remains a major concern. Udinese have scored just two goals in their last eight meetings with the Bianconeri and have lost seven of those fixtures. Facing a Juventus side trending upward, in Turin, and in knockout football significantly raises the difficulty level.
Home strength and attacking depth should carry Juventus through
Despite injury absences—most notably Vlahović—Juventus possess enough attacking variety to threaten Udinese throughout the match. With players like Openda, Zhegrova and Adzic pushing for minutes, Spalletti can field a fresh, motivated lineup capable of imposing a high tempo. Udinese, though improved, still lack the consistency and defensive discipline needed to withstand prolonged pressure away from home.
Given Juve’s form, their dominant head-to-head record, and the importance of the fixture, a home win with over 1.5 total goals stands out as the strongest prediction. The hosts should control proceedings, create frequent chances and ultimately secure their place in the quarter-finals.
