Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Juventus vs Torino
Italian Serie A, 1930 GMT

Tonight fans from all over the world will watch the derby of Torino. It's a huge match. Juventus are third in the table, 4 points behind 2nd placed Roma. The bianconeri lost at Reggina 2-1, on Saturday. They will try to pounce right back. Coach Ranieri will have world class goalkeeper Buffon back between the sticks, while Trezeguet and Zanetti are out. Iaquinta is also available after an injury. Juve will start with Camoranesi and Nedved on the flanks. Del Piero will partner Iaquinta up front.
Torino are 12th and are fighting to avoid relegation. They have to cope with an injury also, as Bjelanovic is out. It'll be a physical approach, as the Granata midfield will most
probably be composed by  hard-working players such as Diana, Grella and Barone. 
Corini will sit on the bench, as will Recoba, the ex-Internazionale star.
This is a derby and with that been said it's very hard to predict, but with Torino 
somewhat safe for the moment and Juve in avid need of three points, one could
only go for a most probable outcome.

I predict Juventus will clinch the Turin derby, with the Bianconeri's triumph priced at 7/11.

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