As the Serie A season heads into its final stretch, the Juventus Men's First Team is set to close out their home campaign with a bang. This Sunday, May 17, the Bianconeri welcome Fiorentina to the iconic Allianz Stadium for Matchday 37, with kick-off scheduled for 12:30 CEST. It's a clash that promises plenty of drama, and here's everything you need to know before the action unfolds.
Juventus currently sit third in the table with 68 points, just two points shy of second place. For Fiorentina, it's a different story—they're in 15th place with 38 points, fighting to steady their ship. But don't let the standings fool you; this fixture has a rich history that adds extra spice to the occasion.
When it comes to head-to-head battles, Juventus are the team to beat. They've racked up 82 Serie A wins against Fiorentina—more than any other club in the league's current format. And when it comes to goals, the Bianconeri have netted 275 times against La Viola, tying with Inter for the most goals scored against the Tuscans. That's a stat that highlights just how dominant Juventus have been in this rivalry.
Interestingly, Juventus are unbeaten in all three Serie A matches against Fiorentina when they've held a 30-point lead in the table. In those games, both teams have found the back of the net, so expect an open, attacking encounter. At home, the Bianconeri have been particularly relentless, scoring in 38 of their last 39 Serie A meetings with Fiorentina at the Allianz Stadium. The only exception? A 3-0 defeat on December 22, 2020. During this stretch, Juventus have averaged an impressive 1.6 goals per game.
One player to watch is Dusan Vlahovic, who has a unique place in this rivalry's history. He's the only Serie A player to have scored at least 40 goals for both Fiorentina (44) and Juventus (48). The only other player to achieve 30-plus goals for both clubs is the legendary Roberto Baggio, who netted 39 for Fiorentina and 78 for Juventus.
Weston McKennie is also making waves this season. The American midfielder has been involved in 10 goals (five goals, five assists) in Serie A, setting a new personal best for a single campaign in Europe's top five leagues. His creative output has been key, and he'll be looking to add to that tally against Fiorentina.
And let's not forget Jonathan David, who has been a consistent threat with 10 goal involvements this season (six goals, four assists). The striker is on the verge of reaching double figures for goals in Europe's top five leagues, adding another layer of intrigue to this matchup.
With so much on the line—both for pride and position—this Sunday's clash at the Allianz Stadium is shaping up to be a must-watch. Will Juventus end their home campaign on a high note? Or will Fiorentina spoil the party? We'll find out soon enough.