Juventus-Frosinone is a Coppa Italia quarterfinal match and is played Thursday at 9 p.m.: lineups, predictions, TV and streaming.
The Coppa Italia is among the primary objectives of a Juventus side that hasn’t lifted any titles in more than two years, and after Inter’s exit – the two-time defending champions were eliminated in the round of 16 by Bologna – Massimiliano Allegri’s men are the main favorites to win the domestic cup.
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The obstacles separating the Bianconeri from the semifinals – where they would find the winner of the derby between Lazio and Roma – are, moreover, well within reach: Salernitana surrendered a week ago by being overwhelmed 6-1 – the widest victory of Allegri 2.0 management – while in the quarters, also at the Stadium, will come newly promoted Frosinone, which in the previous round surprisingly knocked out Italian champions Napoli, felled even 4-0 at home, landing in the quarters for the first time. So far it is a great season for the Ciociari, who finished the first half of the season on 19 points, +5 over the third-last. The choices made in the summer market are proving to be apt – several interesting youngsters have arrived on loan (including Juventus youngsters Soulé, Kaio Jorge and Barrenechea), but due credit must be given to the courage of coach Eusebio Di Francesco, who has managed in a short time to give the Giallazzurri a precise identity and a game, exploiting their talent.
Frosinone of exes dreams of a feat
In the past month, however, Frosinone’s only joy has been the feat in Naples in the Coppa Italia, while in the league four consecutive defeats have come.
Last Saturday Soulé and his teammates were also beaten by Monza (2-3), cashing another knockout in front of their own public, the second consecutive one after the one with Juventus on Dec. 23 (1-2). Against the Bianconeri, Frosinone managed to equalize Yildiz’s goal with a goal by Baez but with only a few minutes to go could do little in front of Vlahovic’s winning header. The Serbian striker also took center stage last Sunday in Salerno by taking Allegri’s chestnuts out of the fire (1-2), with the Signora suffering more than expected in the second challenge in the space of a few days against Pippo Inzaghi’s granata, bent only in full recovery. Without the injured Chiesa, the Livorno coach is expected to field Yildiz from 1′, this time alongside Milik. In midfield Rabiot will most likely decline, with Nicolussi Caviglia ready to take his place. In Frosinone chances for Brescianini and Ibrahimovic.
The Prediction
Two Bianconeri wins and one draw in the previous fixtures at the Stadium between Juventus and Frosinone, who have never faced each other before in the Coppa Italia. Massimiliano Allegri, while fielding several second-liners, is unlikely to miss the chance to land in the semifinals but will have to watch out for Di Francesco’s team, which is capable of challenging opponents who are superior on paper with its proactive play. Juve favored but in all likelihood the Ciociari will manage to score at least one goal.
The probable lineups of Juventus-Frosinone
JUVENTUS (3-5-2): Perin; Gatti, Bremer, Rugani; Cambiaso, Miretti, Locatelli, Nicolussi Caviglia, Iling Jr; Yildiz, Milik.
FROSINONE (4-3-3): Turati; Monterisi, Okoli, Romagnoli, Lirola; Mazzitelli, Barrenechea, Brescianini; Soulè, Kaio Jorge, Ibrahimovic.
POSSIBLE RESULT: 2-1