The second half of the Serie A season begins tonight, Monday, January 12, 2026, as Juventus welcomes Cremonese to the Allianz Stadium. Kick-off is scheduled for 19:45 GMT (20:45 local time).
Under the guidance of Luciano Spalletti, the Bianconeri have enjoyed a mid-season resurgence, climbing back into the Champions League places. For Davide Nicola’s Cremonese, tonight is about stopping a worrying slump and finding the back of the net on their travels for the first time in over a month.
Match Details: Kick-off & Official Info
Competition: Serie A (Matchday 20)
Date: Monday, January 12, 2026
Kick-off: 19:45 GMT / 20:45 local / 14:45 ET
Venue: Allianz Stadium, Turin
Referee: Ermanno Feliciani
Broadcast: Paramount+ (US), TNT Sports (UK), DAZN (Italy)
The Storyline: Spalletti’s Rhythm vs. The Vardy Factor
Juventus: The Hunt for Consistency
Since Luciano Spalletti took the reins, Juventus has rediscovered its defensive identity while finding a new clinical edge. They arrive tonight on a run of eight wins in their last 10 games, most recently dismantling Sassuolo 3–0 away from home.
The headline for Juve is the form of Jonathan David. The Canadian striker finally ended his Serie A goal drought last week and has been publicly backed by Spalletti to lead the line again tonight. With a victory, Juventus could potentially move within six points of league-leaders Inter Milan, keeping their faint Scudetto hopes alive.
Cremonese: A Battle for Survival
Cremonese sits in 13th place but enters Turin on the back of a five-match winless streak. While they hold a comfortable nine-point cushion over the relegation zone, their inability to see out games has become a major concern; they recently squandered a 2–0 lead to draw with Cagliari.
The "Grigiorossi" do possess a wildcard in Jamie Vardy. The veteran striker scored in the reverse fixture against Juventus in November and remains their joint-top scorer this season. If Vardy can find space against Juve's backline, an upset isn't entirely out of the question.
Team News & Probable Lineups
Juventus Team News
Injury Ward: Dusan Vlahovic, Daniele Rugani, and Federico Gatti are out. Francisco Conceição is a major doubt with a muscular issue.
Returns: Lloyd Kelly has recovered from fatigue and is expected to start, allowing Spalletti to switch between a three-man and four-man defense.
Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Bremer, Kelly, Cambiaso; Locatelli, Thuram; McKennie, Miretti, Yildiz; David.
Cremonese Team News
Absentees: Michele Collocolo (groin) and Jeremy Sarmiento are the notable absentees.
Selection: Dennis Johnsen is pushing for a start after scoring in the midweek draw with Cagliari.
Predicted XI (3-5-2): Audero; Terracciano, Baschirotto, Bianchetti; Barbieri, Bondo, Grassi, Vandeputte, Pezzella; Bonazzoli, Vardy.
Head-to-Head (H2H) & Key Stats
Unbeaten Streak: Juventus is unbeaten in their last 13 Serie A home matches.
The "Clean Sheet" Stat: Cremonese has failed to score in any of their last three away fixtures.
Historical Dominance: Cremonese has lost all eight of their previous top-flight away games against Juventus by an aggregate score of 23–3.
Yildiz Watch: Young star Kenan Yildiz is currently the club's leading scorer this season with 6 goals.
Tactical Analysis: High Press vs. Veteran Cunning
Spalletti’s Juventus is expected to dominate possession (averaging over 57% this season) and use the width of Andrea Cambiaso and Kenan Yildiz to pull the Cremonese defense apart.
Davide Nicola will likely set his side up in a deep block, hoping to frustrate the hosts and use the pace of Vandeputte on the counter to feed Vardy. However, against a Juve side that hasn't conceded a home goal in the opening 15 minutes of any half all season, finding an early breakthrough will be a monumental task for the visitors.
Match Prediction
Juventus is currently one of the most in-form teams in Italy, and their historical record against Cremonese in Turin is flawless. Expect a professional performance from the Old Lady.
Final Score Prediction: Juventus 2–0 Cremonese
