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35% Ball Possession SPAL and 65% Ball Possession JUVENTUS
SPAL 0 – 0 Juventus 
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Serie A Standing BEFORE the game:
Juventus, 1st position with 74 points and a positive goal difference of +52
SPAL, 17th position with 24 points and a negative goal difference of -22
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | DIFF | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juventus | 28 | 24 | 2 | 2 | 67:15 | 52 | 74 |
| 17 | Spal | 28 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 28:50 | -22 | 24 |
Juventus being the sole leader of the Serie A with 74 points after taking away from Napoli the leadership. Despite this goalless draw, Juventus remain in the first position because they are +4 points above Napoli having 70 points.
A favorable result for Spal because it’s a single point to help them climb the Serie A from the relegation zone.
Before the game, there are 35 precedents between Spal and Juventus in Serie A. Out of the 17 games in Ferrara, stats showing Spal with 1 win, 6 draws, and Juvents with 10 wins. Spal scoring 14 goals and Juventus 30 goals. In general, from the 35 games, stats showing Juventus with 23 wins, 11 draws, and Spal with 1 win.
? Congratulations to @Asabob20 on 150 appearances in Bianconero ??#SPALJuve pic.twitter.com/kuOJGpuwsf
— JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) March 17, 2018
Here is SPAL official starting lineup – formation by Coach Leonardo Semplici:
SPAL (3-5-2): Meret; Cionek, Vicari, Felipe; Lazzari, Grassi, Schiattarella, Kurtić, Costa F.; Paloschi, Antenucci.
Here is JUVENTUS official starting lineup – formation by Coach Massimiliano Allegri:
JUVENTUS (4-2-3-1): Buffon; De Sciglio, Rugani, Chiellini, Asamoah; Pjanić, Matuidi; Douglas Costa, Dybala, Alex Sandro; Higuaín.
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Stats BEFORE the game. Top scorer of SPAL: Mirko Antenucci with 8 goals
Top scorer of JUVENTUS: Paulo Dybala with 17 goals
| Spal | Goals | Goals | Juventus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antenucci, Mirko | 8 | 17 | Dybala, Paulo |
| Paloschi, Alberto | 6 | 15 | Higuain, Gonzalo |
| Viviani, Federico | 3 | 6 | Khedira, Sami |
| Floccari, Sergio | 3 | 4 | Bernardeschi, Federico |
| Rizzo, Luca | 2 | 4 | Mandzukic, Mario |
Stats. Here are the last 3 games of SPAL: 2 wins, 1 draw
| 11/03/18 | SA | Sassuolo – Spal | 1:1 | 28 |
| 03/03/18 | SA | Spal – Bologna | 1:0 | 27 |
| 25/02/18 | SA | Crotone – Spal | 2:3 | 26 |
Stats. Here are the last 3 games of JUVENTUS: 3 wins
| 14/03/18 | SA | Juventus – Atalanta | 2:0 | 26 |
| 11/03/18 | SA | Juventus – Udinese | 2:0 | 28 |
| 07/03/18 | UCLK | Tottenham – Juventus | 1:2 | 1/8 |
Al “Mazza” di Ferrara si scende in campo per #SpalJuve: ecco le immagini degli spogliatoi di entrambe le squadre! #SerieATIM pic.twitter.com/Fx2xwiXaUP
— Serie A TIM (@SerieA_TIM) March 17, 2018
Gli 11 biancazzurri che scenderanno in campo dal primo minuto contro la @juventusfc. #startingXI #ForzaSPAL pic.twitter.com/e5F0QI9f1x
— SPAL (@spalferrara) March 17, 2018
ICYMI: Here’s one more look at your Bianconeri starting XI for #SPALJuve ?? pic.twitter.com/7eWaEv08Qf
— JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) March 17, 2018
25′ – Still 0-0 here as the boys battle to take the lead ?#FinoAllaFine #SPALJuve pic.twitter.com/LLuWfsq0gf
— JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) March 17, 2018
FULL-TIME in Ferrara. #FinoAllaFine #ForzaJuve #SPALJuve pic.twitter.com/Enb41pphjn
— JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) March 17, 2018
It’s one final battle before the international break tonight in Ferrara! Get all set for #SPALJuve ➡️ https://t.co/HUkYtLGO7J pic.twitter.com/FjDrJgsjdl
— JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) March 17, 2018
2017 – 2018 Italian Serie A Week 29
Spal 0 – 0 Juventus
Saturday 17 March 2018
Stadio Paolo Mazza
Ferrara, Italy
20:45
Referee: MASSA
Assistants: DI IORIO – PRENNA
Fourth Official: GHERSINI
VAR: DOVERI
Goals: No goals
Official lineups – formations:
SPAL (3-5-2): Meret; Cionek, Vicari, Felipe; Lazzari, Grassi, Schiattarella, Kurtić, Costa F.; Paloschi, Antenucci.
Subs: Gomis, Marchegiani, Salamon, Šimić, Väisänen, Dramé, Everton Luiz, Konate, Schiavon, Vitale, Viviani, Bonazzoli, Floccari.
Coach: Semplici.
JUVENTUS (4-2-3-1): Buffon; De Sciglio, Rugani, Chiellini, Asamoah; Pjanić, Matuidi; Douglas Costa, Dybala, Alex Sandro; Higuaín.
Subs.: Szczęsny, Del Favero, Barzagli, Höwedes, Lichtsteiner, Sturaro, Bentancur, Marchisio, Mandžukić.
Coach: Massimiliano Allegri.
Referee: Massa ( Imperia )