Tudor Highlights Como as a ‘Deceptive Underdog’ Ahead of Juventus Clash

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Tudor Highlights Como as a ‘Deceptive Underdog’ Ahead of Juventus Clash

As the Serie A season progresses, Igor Tudor, head coach of Como, has confidently labeled his team a “deceptive underdog” ahead of their match against Juventus. This assertion comes as Juventus prepares for a crucial clash on Sunday, where they aim to maintain their unbeaten streak in the league.

Como’s Resurgence in Serie A

Como currently stands fifth in the Serie A standings. They have demonstrated resilience with a run of 11 matches without a loss, dating back to April. Last season, Como concluded their matches against Juventus with two defeats.

Juventus’ Unbeaten Streak

  • Juventus is the only other unbeaten team this season alongside Atalanta.
  • They have gone 23 league encounters without a loss against Como since January 1952.
  • The last victory of Como against Juventus came in a Coppa Italia match nearly 40 years ago.

Despite Juventus being historically dominant, Tudor emphasized that Como’s recent investments and strategic player selections make them more formidable than perceived. Tudor stated, “We respect them, but we want to play our game.”

Key Players to Watch

As the match approaches, two standout players are expected to make significant impacts:

  • Álvaro Morata: The forward prepares to play against Juventus, the club where he has seen the most success with 59 goals in 185 appearances.
  • Francisco Conceição: An emerging talent for Juventus, he has already contributed two goals in the current season after a strong showing last year.

Match Prediction

Experts anticipate a closely contested battle, with predictions leaning towards a draw. Recent statistics reveal that Juventus has drawn five consecutive matches, a notable streak for the club. Como, on the other hand, has seen three draws in their last four Serie A games, showing potential for another stalemate.

Probabilities of Winning

Outcome Probability (%)
Como 34.2
Draw 27.9
Juventus 37.9

As both teams prepare for this highly anticipated fixture, fans can expect an edge-of-the-seat encounter between the so-called “deceptive underdog,” Como, and Serie A giants, Juventus.