Serie A Women: Juventus chase Champions League qualification against Inter
Milan derby set to be played behind closed doors due to crowd trouble
Juventus will chase a crucial victory in the race for Champions League qualification when they host rivals Inter Milan in Serie A Women on Saturday, with the match to be played behind closed doors due to crowd trouble.
Juve four points behind Inter in third place
Juve currently sit fourth in the table, four points behind Inter in third, which would be enough to secure a place in next season's Champions League. A win over their rivals would move them to within one point of Inter and set up a thrilling finale to the season.
Inter looking to maintain unbeaten league season
Inter, meanwhile, are unbeaten in the league this season and will be looking to maintain that record in order to secure their place in the top three. A win over Juventus would also give them a major boost in their bid to win the league title for the first time since 2016.
Milan derby to be played behind closed doors after crowd trouble
The match between Juventus and Inter was originally scheduled to be played at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza in Milan, but it has been moved to the Allianz Stadium in Turin after crowd trouble at a recent match between the two sides.
The decision to play the match behind closed doors was made by the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) in order to avoid any further incidents.
Juve and Inter both in good form ahead of clash
Juventus head into the match in good form, having won their last three league games. They also beat Inter 2-1 in the Coppa Italia semi-final earlier this season.
Meanwhile, Inter are unbeaten in their last five league games and have only lost once in their last 12 matches in all competitions.
Match set to be a close and exciting encounter
With both teams in good form, the match is set to be a close and exciting encounter. Juventus will be looking to make the most of their home advantage, while Inter will be determined to maintain their unbeaten league record.
Predicted line-ups:
Juventus: Peyraud-Magnin; Gama, Lenzini, Sembrant, Boattin; Grosso, Caruso, Cernoia; Bonansea, Girelli, Cantore
Inter: Giuliani; Merlo, Van der Gragt, Catelli, Dimarco; Jane, Guagni, Bonetti; Chawinga, Polli, Marinelli
