Juventus will host their local rivals Torino at the Allianz Stadium on Saturday as they seek to extend their remarkable unbeaten streak in the Derby della Mole.
The encounter marks matchday 11 of the 2025/26 Serie A campaign, with both sides aiming to secure valuable points ahead of the international break. The Bianconeri, managed by newly appointed coach Luciano Spalletti, will look to register their first home victory under the Italian tactician and maintain their position in the title race.
Juventus vs Torino – Match preview and team news
- Date: Saturday, 8th November.
- Kick-off: 4pm BST.
- Venue: Allianz Stadium, Torino.
Juventus team news
Luciano Spalletti’s side has received encouraging news regarding the fitness of key attacking personnel ahead of Saturday’s fixture. Kenan Yildiz, the Turkish winger who had been dealing with an injury in his left knee, has returned to full training and is expected to feature in the starting eleven. The talented 20-year-old missed Spalletti’s debut against Cremonese but returned to action during the Champions League draw against Sporting CP, where he impressed despite the result.
Dusan Vlahovic, Juventus’s primary attacking threat, is also expected to be available after resuming full team training. The Serbian striker requested an early substitution during Tuesday’s clash with Sporting due to minor hamstring discomfort, but has since recovered, participating fully in preparation sessions. Spalletti expressed his satisfaction with Vlahovic’s work rate and commitment during the Champions League encounter, suggesting the striker remains integral to his tactical setup.
However, Juventus continue to face defensive difficulties. Lloyd Kelly remains a significant concern, still training separately as he manages a calf strain that ruled him out of recent matches. The English defender, who had been ever-present earlier in the season, faces an uphill battle to recover in time. With Gleison Bremer and Juan Cabal also sidelined by injury, Spalletti has adapted by utilising Teun Koopmeiners in a left-centre-back role, an experiment that yielded positive results against Cremonese.
Federico Gatti and Pierre Kalulu are expected to complete the back three alongside Koopmeiners or Daniele Rugani as alternative solutions.
Torino team news
Marco Baroni’s outfit will travel to the Allianz Stadium seeking to break their lengthy drought against Juventus in the Derby della Mole. Despite showing improvement in recent weeks, Torino face their own fitness challenges heading into the fixture. First-choice goalkeeper Franco Israel remains unavailable, having suffered a rib injury that has kept him sidelined for the past three matches. Alberto Paleari will continue in goal after delivering notable performances during Israel’s absence, including an impressive showing in Torino’s recent 2-1 victory over Genoa.
On-loan Celtic left-back Niels Nkounkou should be available following recovery from a thigh injury, providing Baroni with additional defensive options. However, attacking midfielder Zakaria Aboukhlal continues to struggle with muscular issues and remains unavailable. Right-back Marcus Pedersen has resumed training after recovering from a fever and is expected to feature in the lineup.
Giovanni Simeone and Che Adams form Torino’s primary attacking partnership. Simeone, on loan from Napoli with an obligation to buy, has contributed four goals in seven Serie A appearances this season, establishing himself as a key creative force for Baroni’s side. Adams, the experienced Scottish forward, has demonstrated solid form alongside his striking partner, though he has been less prolific with limited goal involvement in recent matches.
Form
Juventus
Spalletti’s tenure began with an encouraging 2-1 away victory at Cremonese, demonstrating the tactical adjustments and renewed focus the Italian coach has brought to the squad.
However, momentum stalled in midweek when Juventus could not overcome Sporting CP in the Champions League, settling for a 1-1 draw at the Allianz Stadium. Despite the failure to secure three points in European competition, Spalletti expressed confidence in his team’s display, highlighting their character and desire as positive indicators for future success.
The Bianconeri currently occupy sixth position in Serie A with 18 points from 10 matches, sitting just four points behind leaders Napoli and demonstrating their credentials as genuine title contenders despite the managerial transition.
Torino
Marco Baroni’s team has demonstrated resilience and improvement, currently on an impressive unbeaten run that extends to five consecutive Serie A matches.
This run includes a notable 2-1 victory against Napoli at home, a result that provides Torino with genuine momentum entering Saturday’s fixture. With 13 points from 10 matches, Torino occupies 13th position, seven points clear of the relegation zone.
Predicted lineups
Juventus: Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Gatti, Koopmeiners; Cambiaso, Locatelli, Thuram, Kostic; Yildiz, Conceição; Vlahovic
Torino: Paleari; Ismajli, Maripán, Coco; Pedersen, Casadei, Asllani, Vlasic, Lazaro; Adams, Simeone
How to watch Juventus vs Torino?
UK viewers can stream the match via DAZN.
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