STATS & FACTS | JUVE – ROMA

UPPER HAND – In 174 previous Serie A encounters between Juventus and Roma, the Bianconeri have come out on top 83 times, more than double the victories earned by their Roman rivals (41). A total of 50 draws have been played out by the two clubs.

PERFECT 10 – Juve have won nine of the 10 Serie A games played against the Giallorossi at the Allianz Stadium. A victory this weekend will see the Roma become the first team to suffer ten championship defeats at the Allianz, which opened in 2011.

SCORING STREAK – The Bianconeri have scored in 18 consecutive home Serie A matches against Roma, while shutting out their capital counterparts in five of the last six match-ups.

LOCA FORM – Manuel Locatelli has contributed to three goals – two goals and an assist – in his last two Serie A matches. A goal against Roma will see him become the first Juventus midfielder to score in three straight domestic fixtures since Paul Pogba in 2015.

FORWARD THINKER – Federico Chiesa is the Juventus player with the most shots on goal in 2021. This calendar year he has attempted 62 shots on goal, finding the back of the net on eight occasions.