It’s the Derby della Mole: Juventus vs. Torino
Turin comes to a standstill for the Derby della Mole, making Luciano Spalletti’s first Serie A match at the Stadium a particularly special occasion. Juventus are looking for a third consecutive victory to stay close to the frontrunners, while Torino – unbeaten in five but held to draws in their last two against Bologna and Pisa – are seeking a statement win that could boost their European ambitions.
HEAD-TO-HEAD
The official head-to-head record between the two sides at Juventus' home stands at 90 matches: 50 bianconeri wins (latest 2-0 in last year's Serie A), 23 draws (latest 1-1 in Serie A 2021/22) and 17 granata victories (latest 1-2 in Serie A 1994/95). The 1-2 win secured by Torino against Juventus on 9 April 1995 (Rizzitelli brace and Maltagliati own goal) is the granata's last at the bianconeri's home: in the subsequent 21 clashes, record of 16 Juventus wins and 5 draws. In the last 16 derbies at the bianconeri's home, Juventus have always scored with a total of 36 goals; last goalless clash on 26 February 2008, 0-0 in Serie A. Torino have drawn a blank at Juventus' home for 227'; last goal scored by Sanabria in the 43rd minute of the derby lost 2-4 by the granata on 28 February 2023.
DID YOU KNOW?
On 23 May 1988 Juventus-Torino was a playoff to qualify for the 1988/89 UEFA Cup: after 0-0 in 120', the bianconeri won on penalties 4-2.
COACHES and PLAYERS
Between Luciano Spalletti and Marco Baroni, fifth official meeting as coaches: the bianconero boss unbeaten with 3 wins and 1 draw in his favour. Moreover, Spalletti's teams have always scored in these clashes, with a goal difference of 8-4. Luciano Spalletti is set for the first Turin derby of his career. The former Italy head coach has already managed in the Rome and Milan city derbies. With Roma he recorded six wins, two draws and five defeats across 13 Derby della Capitale; with Inter he posted three wins, one draw and one defeat in five Derby della Madonnina. Marco Baroni is a former Juventus man for the day: the Torino coach led Juventus’ Primavera side in 2011/12 and 2012/13, winning one Viareggio Cup and one Coppa Italia at youth level.
DISCIPLINE
Suspended: none Cautioned: Koopmeiners (Juventus)
REFEREE
ZUFFERLI (COSTANZO – PASSERI) IV: DOVERI, VAR: LA PENNA, AVAR: DI PAOLO
UPCOMING MATCHES IN SERIE A
Fiorentina-Juventus (Saturday 22 November, 18.00 CET) Torino-Como (Monday 24 November, 18.30 CET) (Photo Getty Images)
