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Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo forms the backdrop for a \u2018make or break\u2019 final-day Serie A showdown between Venezia and Juventus. Though the reasons are different, the goal is the same \u2013 take three points or wave goodbye to your seasonal goals.<\/strong><\/p>\n Relegation-threatened Venezia head into proceedings two points adrift of safety after Cagliari thumped them 3-0 last weekend. Eusebio Di Francesco\u2019s side had briefly reignited their survival hopes with a stunning 2-1 home win against Fiorentina, only to throw everything away at the Unipol Domus.<\/p>\n However, there\u2019s still a chance for Venezia to avoid an immediate return to Serie B. It\u2019s a long shot, though. The Winged Lions must beat Juventus against the odds while hoping results elsewhere go their way. Indeed, they need Empoli and Lecce to drop points, though it won\u2019t matter if they fail to upset the apple cart at Pier Luigi Penzo.<\/p>\n Juventus won\u2019t be out to make friends as they fight tooth and nail to fend off Roma in an intense top-four battle. A 2-0 home win against Udinese last time out saw the Bianconeri preserve a slender one-point lead over Claudio Ranieri\u2019s side heading into the season finale. Therefore, there\u2019s no margin for error.<\/p>\n Head coach Igor Tudor<\/strong> may be fighting for his job as well. Securing another season at Europe\u2019s top table could be just what the doctor ordered for the Croatian manager amid talks Juventus could try to re-sign Napoli boss Antonio Conte<\/strong> in the summer.<\/p>\n Venezia<\/strong><\/p>\n Venezia\u2019s win over Fiorentina was somewhat of an anomaly. Indeed, that was their first home win as a pre-match outsider all season (D3, L6). But it saw them bounce back from a 2-0 home loss to Juventus\u2019 bitter rivals, AC Milan<\/strong>, and defy their dreadful scoring record against Serie A\u2019s heavy hitters.<\/p>\n Di Francesco\u2019s men have failed to score in seven home encounters against current top-half opposition this term. Against this backdrop, they netted twice to hold the Bianconeri to a goal-glutted 2-2 draw in December\u2019s reverse fixture at the Allianz Stadium. Going one better this weekend won\u2019t be simple, but it\u2019s not beyond Venezia.<\/p>\n The hosts have racked up all five Serie A wins this season on home turf (W5, D5, L8). It\u2019s also worth noting they\u2019ve held Juventus winless in two of their four top-flight meetings at this stadium since 1999 (D2, L2). Therefore, this may not be a walk in the park for the visitors as one may think.<\/p>\n Juventus<\/strong><\/p>\n Dusan Vlahovic<\/strong> returned to the scoresheet against Udinese and could make his final appearance for Juventus this weekend. Despite talks the Turin heavyweights could sign Victor Osimhen<\/strong> to replace the Serbian superstar, their hopes of landing the Napoli superstar have suffered a massive blow.<\/p>\n Per French outlet Foot Mercato<\/strong>, the Nigerian could soon complete a shock transfer to Saudi Pro League giants Al-Hilal. Nonetheless, dining out at Europe\u2019s top table next season would significantly bolster Juventus\u2019 hopes of reinforcing their squad in the summer. As such, extending a four-game unbeaten league run (W2, D2) with a win is imperative.<\/p>\n Facing bottom-five sides on the road hasn\u2019t been smooth sailing for Juventus. Indeed, they\u2019ve managed just one win in such fixtures this season (D2, L1). Their overall away form in 2025 paints a similar picture, with only two competitive victories on the road (D6, L4) and none in their last five.<\/p>\n As if that\u2019s not concerning enough, Juventus netted 2+ goals in just one of those 12 matches.<\/p>\n Gaetano Oristanio suffered a knock against Cagliari and could join Domen Crnigoj, Fali Cande, and Michael Svoboda on the sidelines. Captain and standout center-back Jay Idzes accumulated yellow cards in Sardinia and will have to watch Venezia\u2019s probably last Serie A outing from the stands.<\/p>\n On the other hand, only long-term absentees Arkadiusz Milik, Juan Cabal, and Gleison Bremer are on the list of missing players in the Juventus camp. Indeed, Teun Koopmeiners and Weston McKennie are back to full fitness, while Nicolo Savona and Khephren Thuram return from suspension.<\/p>\n Venezia (3-5-2):<\/strong> Radu; Marcandalli, Schingtienne, Cande; Zerbin, Perez, Nicolussi Caviglia, Busio, Ellertsson; Yeboah, Gytkjaer.<\/p>\n Juventus (3-4-2-1):<\/strong> Di Gregorio; Savona, Veiga, Kelly; McKennie, Locatelli, Thuram, Cambiaso; Gonzalez, Yildiz; Kolo Muani.<\/p>\n Given the stakes, it\u2019s reasonable to expect both teams to be cautious in the early exchanges. Another low-scoring contest could be in store, and that\u2019s the environment that better suits Juventus, who should take three points.<\/p>\nMatch Preview<\/h2>\n
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