At the Giovanni Zini Stadium on Saturday, November 1, Luciano Spalletti’s new era at Juventus officially begins as the Bianconeri face a tricky away test against Cremonese — one of the biggest surprises of this Serie A season. This is far from a routine match: after nine rounds, the two teams are separated by just one point and both sit just outside the European spots. Davide Nicola’s side has been the revelation of the 2025/26 Serie A campaign. Despite being newly promoted, Cremonese currently sit eighth in the table, ten points clear of the relegation zone, thanks to a mix of defensive solidity and tactical organization. Juventus, meanwhile, are enduring a disappointing start to the season. The club hopes that Spalletti — fresh from his stint as Italy’s national team coach — can spark a turnaround and relaunch their bid for the Scudetto or at least a Champions League place. After returning to winning ways in midweek, Juventus now aim to build momentum ahead of their upcoming European clash against Sporting CP on November 4. This fixture, therefore, represents not only a new beginning but also a crucial test to measure the immediate impact of the “Spalletti effect.”

Cremonese's recent form and key stats

Cremonese are in good form, unbeaten in their last three Serie A matches (two draws and one win). In the most recent midweek round, they earned an important 0-2 away victory against Genoa, further strengthening their position in the league table.

Under Davide Nicola, Cremonese have shown consistency: in their last five games, they’ve collected one win, three draws, and one defeat, averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match. By keeping a clean sheet against Genoa, they ended a run of four games in which they had always conceded at least once.

After nine league rounds, the Lombardy side have accumulated 14 points (three wins, five draws, one defeat) with 11 goals scored and 10 conceded. Their home form has been particularly impressive — unbeaten in their last twelve matches in all competitions and undefeated in eight of their last nine Serie A games at the Giovanni Zini Stadium.

Juventus' recent form and key stats

On October 29, Juventus ended their winless streak by beating Udinese 3-1, thanks to goals from Vlahovic, Gatti, and Yildiz. It was a crucial victory not just for the result but also because it ended a four-game goal drought across Serie A and the Champions League.

Despite that success, Juventus’ recent performances have been underwhelming. In their last five matches, they’ve recorded one win, three draws, and one defeat, averaging just 0.6 goals scored and 1 conceded per game. They’ve allowed at least one goal in each of their last four outings, exposing ongoing defensive weaknesses.

In Serie A, the Bianconeri have earned 15 points (four wins, three draws, two defeats), scoring 12 and conceding 9. One of Spalletti’s main tasks will be to fix the team’s poor away record — Juventus haven’t won on the road in five matches across all competitions and have failed to score in their last three away games.

Cremonese vs Juventus prediction by BetMines

With only one point separating the sides and both coming off back-to-back wins, this encounter looks finely balanced. According to the BetMines prediction algorithm, Juventus are slight favorites with a 40% chance of victory, compared to Cremonese’s 30%.

History also favors the Bianconeri: in the last ten head-to-head meetings, Juventus have won eight and drawn two, confirming their long-standing dominance over the Grigiorossi.

Another factor in Juventus’ favor is the motivational boost from Spalletti’s arrival. The Italian coach will make his official debut on the bench, and several players — previously inconsistent — will be eager to impress and secure a place in his plans.

Cremonese, however, have proven to be a compact and tactically disciplined side, while Juventus have struggled to create chances, especially away from home.

For these reasons, BetMines predicts a tight, tactical affair with few scoring opportunities and a high likelihood that one team fails to find the net. The recommended tips are Under 2.5 goals and “both teams not to score.”

Probable lineups Cremonese vs Juventus

CREMONESE (3-5-2): Audero; Terracciano, Baschirotto, Bianchetti; Barbieri, Payero, Bondo, Vandeputte, Floriani Mussolini; Vardy, Bonazzoli. Coach: Nicola.

JUVENTUS (3-5-2): Di Gregorio; Gatti, Rugani, Kalulu; Conceicao, McKennie, Locatelli, Koopmeiners, Cambiaso; Openda, Vlahovic. Coach: Spalletti.