Juventus Turin vs Inter Milano 8 August 2026 Prediction

After another winless match against Milan, Cristian Chivu’s side will face another major rival. Recent friendlies between Juventus and Inter have generally been low-scoring. Three of their last four preseason meetings ended 1-1 after 90 minutes.

Effective Defense

Despite a disappointing end to last season and Juventus missing out on the Champions League, Luciano Spalletti remained in charge. Based on the team’s preseason results, the club’s decision appears justified. Juventus is unbeaten in four friendlies, defeating Chelsea 1-0, Nice 2-0, and Standard Liege 1-0, while drawing 0-0 with Basel.

Spalletti appears likely to prioritize defensive stability this season. Juventus has faced several solid European teams and a leading English club this summer without conceding a goal. The defense should improve further when Gleison Bremer returns to the starting lineup after building up his fitness. The club is also expected to sign a new goalkeeper, with Parma’s Zion Suzuki reportedly the leading candidate. Juventus has been less convincing in attack, and its only goal against Chelsea came from a long-range shot.

Juventus has signed four players during the current transfer window, but Zeki Celik is the only newcomer to have made an immediate impact, performing well on the left side of defense. Young forward Jeff Ekhator was injured in the opening friendly against Basel. Kerim Alajbegovic and Randal Kolo Muani only recently joined the squad and could make their first preseason appearances against Inter, giving Juventus more options in attack.

No Wins Against Elite Opposition

Inter is preparing to defend its Serie A title and is aiming for a stronger Champions League campaign after being eliminated by Bodo/Glimt in the round of 32 last season. The team began preseason with wins over lower-level German opponents Aasen, 16-0, and Karlsruhe, 2-1. Matches against stronger opposition have been more difficult, with both the Manchester City and Milan games ending 1-1 after 90 minutes.

Inter went on to defeat Manchester City in a penalty shootout. The team also controlled much of the match against Milan and created the better chances, recording 2.35 xG compared with Milan’s 1.38, while conceding from a disputed penalty. Several established players performed well, while young forward Matteo Lavelli also received significant playing time and contributed to Inter’s only goal. The main concern is the right flank, where Andy Diouf has become the first-choice wing-back following Denzel Dumfries’ departure. The Frenchman, naturally a central midfielder, supports attacks effectively but remains vulnerable defensively.

Among the new signings, Aleksandar Stankovic has impressed as a potential long-term replacement for Hakan Calhanoglu in the deep-lying playmaker role. Backup goalkeeper Ivan Provedel also outperformed Gianluigi Donnarumma in the penalty shootout. Center back John Stones is still on vacation following the World Cup and will join the squad later.

Juventus vs Inter Predicted Lineup

Juventus (4-2-3-1): Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Bremer, Kelly, Celik; Locatelli, Douglas Luiz; Zhegrova, Alajbegovic, Boga; Kolo Muani

Unavailable: Ekhator, Thuram (both injured), Gonzalez (not included in the squad)

Manager: Luciano Spalletti

Inter (3-5-2): Josep Martinez; Pavard, Bastoni, Carlos Augusto; Diouf, Barella, Stankovic, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Francesco Pio Esposito, Lavelli

Unavailable: Lautaro Martinez, Thuram, Akanji, Stones (all not included in the squad), Bisseck (doubtful)

Manager: Cristian Chivu

Juventus vs Inter Prediction: Juventus to Win

Main prediction: Juventus and Inter are evenly matched and appear to be at a similar stage of their preseason preparation, making the underdog worth considering. Juventus has already shown that it can limit strong attacking teams, keeping four consecutive clean sheets. Inter, meanwhile, has failed to beat either Manchester City or Milan within 90 minutes. The absence of first-choice forwards Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram also reduces Inter’s finishing quality. Against a well-organized Juventus defense, its scoring opportunities may be limited. Our pick is Juventus to win at odds of 3.20.

Totals prediction: Competitive matches between Juventus and Inter have produced several high-scoring results in recent seasons, but both teams have taken a more cautious approach during preseason. Inter’s matches against Manchester City and Milan both finished with fewer than three goals, while none of Juventus’ four friendlies has produced more than two. Our pick is under 2.5 goals at odds of 1.85.