Juventus's elimination from the semi-finals of the Italian Super Cup interrupted their unbeaten streak in domestic competitions this season. In the derby against Torino, Motta’s team will try to keep the match straightforward, and the weakened attack of the "Bulls" is unlikely to seriously threaten the favorite's defense.
The goalless draw with Parma (0:0) last Sunday marked the seventh match without goals for Torino in their last ten games. Against the newly promoted side, the maroon team generated 1.13 xG but managed only four shots on target over 90 minutes — the injury to Zapata left Vanoli’s squad without their leading striker. Since the beginning of November, the "Bull" has had the worst xG in the league (6.79), scoring only four accurate shots in nine appearances.
During the same period, Juventus has allowed 5.64 xGA (the second-highest in the league). The Bianconeri will likely part ways with Vlahovic in the next six months, although the Serbian has been the most consistent performer in Motta’s attacking group (7 goals and 1 assist in the tournament). In the Super Cup against AC Milan (1:2), the Turin side did not even attempt a final push at the end of the match, managing only one shot on target in the second half.
In the last five Turin derbies, the "Both teams to score — No" bet has been successful four times. Torino and Juventus are expected to deliver a match low in goal-scoring opportunities.
