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The Independent UK

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Michael Jones

Juventus vs Inter Milan LIVE: Prediction, what time, what channel, how to stream online, team news and odds

Juventus will look to go 11 points clear at the top of Serie A when they face Inter Milan in the Derby d’Italia.

Massimiliano Allegri’s side boast an near perfect record at home in the league this season, with their draw against Genoa proving to be the only time they have dropped points at the Allianz Stadium.

Luciano Spalletti’s side meanwhile lie in third, 11 points behind their great rivals, but they pushed them all the way in this fixture last season, with Juventus needing two goals in the final three minutes to seal victory.

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Welcome!

Good evening and welcome to The Independent's live coverage of Juventus vs Inter Milan.

From around 6:30 GMT we will bring you the latest team news and live coverage of the clash in Turin.

BREAKING NEWS

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Team news

Inter Milan

BREAKING NEWS

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Team news

Juventus

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For those not of you not up to date with the status of the Serie A, Juventus top the table with Inter Milan two places back in third.

11, yes 11, points separate the two teams as Juventus look to continue their unbeaten run.

A run which sees a solitary draw against Genoa in October the only time the side has dropped points this season.

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As for Inter, they come into the game off the back of a 1-0 defeat to Tottenham in the Champions League and a 2-2 draw with Roma at the weekend.

Not the best momentum to take into a match where your opponents hold a near perfect record in the league.

Inter almost upset Juve in their last meeting back in April but two goals in three minutes swung the game to the league leader, avoiding a repeat performance will be crucial for the visitors.

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Since these sides last met there's been one major addition to Juventus' firepower: Cristiano Ronaldo.

However Inter boss Luciano Spalletti recognises that Ronaldo plays but one part in this excellent team.

"Juventus is not just Ronaldo," he explained. "There is also GC3, Giorgio Chiellini a phenomenal player. He is a player of a mentality and an important force. Juve have many like him. It is the collective that can save you.

"Being a team for 90 minutes can put Juventus in difficulty. Pressing for 90 minutes and removing the spaces can be the key."

Let's see if he's right, just under 30 minutes until kick off.

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It won't be an easy game for Inter at the Allianz Stadium in Turin, just listen to the noise when Juventus come out to warm up...

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You aren't wrong...

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5 minutes until kick off, who's you money on?

KICK OFF

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Juve 0 - 0 Inter

Juve start the match and pump the ball long and out of play. Inter return the favour trying to pick out Perisic on the left wing but the Croatian striker is ruled offside.

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3 mins: Juve 0 - 0 Inter

Asamoah gets the ball on the left wing and he crosses it low into the box. Joao Mario receives it and takes a shot from the left side of the box winning a corner. The corner comes in but Juve defend it well.

YELLOW CARD

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6 mins: Juve 0 - 0 Inter

Miranda gets put under pressure from Manzukic in his own area but he does well to get the ball clear to Joao Mario. Pjanic tries to win the ball in mid-field but mistimes his tackle and gets a yellow card.

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9 mins: Juve 0 - 0 Inter

Juve switch the play of the ball from the right to the left. Ronaldo has it and displays some of his tricks and flicks before whipping a cross into the box. Dybala meets it but can't fully control his header and the ball goes over the bar.

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12 mins: Juve 0 - 0 Inter

Juve are having a good run of play here. They are getting runnners in the box and space on the wings. Mandzukic is free on the left this time before the ball is pulled back into the box. Dybala tries to get on the end of it but Joao Mario boots it clear.

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15 mins: Juve 0 - 0 Inter

Brozovic brings down Dybala and Juve have a free kick just past the halfway line. It's played out to Ronaldo who sends it back to the defence. Juve try to work the ball back into Inter's area through the centre but Gagliardini makes a strong challenge and wins the ball.

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18 mins: Juve 0 - 0 Inter

Inter press well and win a couple of corners. The first is played short before finding it's way into the box and the second lands straight in Szczesny's hands. He plays the ball quickly out to Ronaldo who wins a corner at the other end of the pitch.

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21 mins: Juve 0 - 0 Inter

Inter try to find Icardi in Juve's box but Chiellini sticks close to him and the ball falls safely to Szczesny. They win it back quickly though and work the ball down the right wing. De Sciglio gets a couple of balls into the box but Cancelo and Chiellini defend them well.

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24 mins: Juve 0 - 0 Inter

Skriniar clashes with Ronaldo and gets an accidental elbow to the face. Inter kick the ball long but once again Chiellini has it covered.

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27 mins: Juve 0 - 0 Inter

Dybala gives the ball away and Perisic tries to find Icardi but Chiellini makes the interception. He sends the ball down the left wing for Juve before they whip the ball into Inter's box to no avail.

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30 mins: Juve 0 - 0 Inter

Gagliardini hits the post! Politano brings the ball down on the right wing cuts inside and gives it to Icardi. Icardi feeds it to Gagliardini who hits his shot across goal and finds the far post.

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What time does it start?

Juventus vs Inter Milan kicks off at 7:30pm (GMT)

Where can I watch it?

The match will be shown live on Eleven Sports 1 from 7:20pm. Highlights will be shown at 10pm on Eleven Sports 2.

Player to watch

Cristiano Ronaldo: The Portuguese made it 10 goals from 14 Serie A appearances last weekend with a well-taken penalty away at Fiorentina. His creativity has proved to be vital to Allegri as well, recording five league assists and just last week in Florence he created three chances in the first half. The Derby d’Italia has seen many great players over the years, and now it is Ronaldo’s turn to make his mark.

Form guide

Juventus: WLWWWW

Inter Milan: WDLWLD

Odds

Juventus to win: 11/20

Inter Milan to win: 27/5

Draw: 14/5

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