Juventus Women have a job on their hands in Biella this Saturday afternoon, knowing that a comeback is needed in their Italian Cup semi-final second leg against Fiorentina. The Viola took a 1-0 advantage from the first leg in Florence last weekend.
Looking ahead to the game, we’ve gathered some intriguing statistics surrounding the fixture.
KNOW-HOW | Juventus have won 14 of the 21 games they have played against Fiorentina, which his more wins than they’ve managed against any other opponent across all competitions - also with 14 wins over Roma.
HOME ADVANTAGE | The Bianconere are unbeaten in their last eight home matches against Fiorentina, winning six of those and averaging 2.25 goals per game.
IN THE BALANCE | Juventus and Fiorentina have each won once against the other in the Italian Cup - the Viola in the first leg of this semi-final tie, and the Bianconere with a 2-1 win in the 2019 final.
REACTION REQUIRED | Juventus will need to avoid defeat on Saturday, knowing that only a win can send them through. The Bianconere have only once in their history lost two games in a row across all competitions - that coming in April 2018 against Brescia and the Viola.
TAKING AIM | Having lost to nil in Florence, Juventus’ run of scoring in 31 consecutive Italian Cup matches came to an end. The Bianconere have never failed to score in back-to-back Cup games in their history.
LIVELY LINEY | Fiorentina are the side against whom Lineth Beerensteyn has scored the most goals in her time at Juventus - five goals in six appearances against them.