Juventus vs Cremonese Prediction 12.01.2026 | Serie A

Juventus remain firmly entrenched in the race for a coveted Champions League spot while staying within striking distance of the top of the Serie A table, currently sitting in a strong fourth position with 36 points from 19 games played.

Under the tactical guidance of Luciano Spalletti, the Bianconeri have hit a rich vein of form, entering this fixture on the back of five unbeaten matches, collecting 13 points from a possible 15. This run includes a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Lecce and a three-goal demolition of Sassuolo in the opening fixtures of the new year.

Defensively, Juventus have been rock-solid this season, conceding only 16 goals—the fewest among the league’s top teams—reinforcing their ambitions of making a serious push for silverware once again.

However, Spalletti faces a series of significant challenges, with key players sidelined through injury. Most notably, star striker DuSan Vlahovic is expected to be out until the start of March due to a tendon problem, leaving the Bianconeri to navigate the crucial run-in without one of their main attacking threats.

Meanwhile, Cremonese are bracing themselves for a daunting trip to the Allianz Stadium as they occupy a respectable 13th spot in Serie A, a position built on resilience and tactical discipline under the guidance of Davide Nicola, a manager renowned for steering teams away from the relegation zone.

With a solid haul of 22 points from 19 gameweeks—five wins, seven draws, and seven defeats—the Lombard side have exceeded expectations in their return to Italy’s top flight, maintaining a comfortable nine-point cushion above the drop zone.

However, as they prepare to face Scudetto-chasing Juventus, the Grigiorossi find themselves in a dip of form, currently stuck in a dreadful five-game winless run (D2 L3). Their most recent outing, a 2-2 draw with Cagliari, was particularly frustrating after squandering a two-goal lead at halftime, though at least it ended their near-400-minute scoring drought.

The visitors arrive with relatively few injury concerns compared to their hosts, with midfielder Michele Collocolo sidelined due to a muscle issue, while Jeremy Sarmiento remains a doubt.