Juventus vs Inter preview

2026 Club Friendlies 1, World
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Club Friendlies 1
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Regular Season

CONTEXT

Juventus hosted Inter in a competitive encounter that concluded with a 1-2 victory for the visitors. The home side held 58 percent possession but could not overcome the away team's organized defense and clinical finishing. At halftime the score stood at 0-1 after Inter struck first. Juventus pushed forward in the second half and pulled one goal back yet Inter maintained their lead to secure the win. The stronger team according to pre-match assessment delivered the expected result through disciplined play and effective transitions. No red cards were shown to either side and the game remained eleven versus eleven throughout. The final scoreline reflected Inter's ability to capitalize on key moments while Juventus struggled to convert their territorial advantage into goals.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Juventus 1-2 Inter. Inter showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with pre-match expectations for both teams.
  • xG alignment: xG alignment could not be assessed due to unavailable expected goals data.
  • Market alignment: The final result proved aligned with market expectations for the stronger side.
  • xG expectations: xG expectations were not available given the absence of underlying metrics.
  • Event impact: No decisive events such as red cards altered the flow of the match.
  • Red card distortion: Red card distortion was absent as neither team received a red card.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
No referee statistics available.
Juventus L. Spalletti
L. Spalletti
VS
Inter C. Chivu
C. Chivu
2.5
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.67
2.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Chelsea Rank: 90 W
Nice Rank: 76 W
Standard Liège Rank: 73 W
Basel Rank: 62 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
AC Milan Rank: 86 D
Manchester City Rank: 99 D
Karlsruher SC Rank: 71 W
2
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
2 - 1 - 1
1

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
86.72
92.49
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Juventus
Inter
Power Score
86.72
92.49
League Position
-
-
Global Rank
32
9

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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Juventus Opponent-weighted form score
Inter Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Juventus Inter

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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Juventus

Left / Center / Right
Opposition half density
vs season average

Inter

Left / Center / Right
Opposition half density
vs season average
Possession Efficiency data not available for this match.

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Juventus ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Inter
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Juventus Inter
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
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Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Juventus Inter
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
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xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Juventus
Inter
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

Juventus
vs
Inter
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Juventus Inter
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Juventus Inter
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
Juventus
Inter
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • INT had peak pressure around 21'.
  • JUV started the game with stronger pressure.
JUV Pressure INT Pressure
Pressure Index: INT reached the top pressure at 21' (73.52).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 4 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Juventus JUV Home
4 matches
Inter INT Away
Match Record
2
Wins
1
1
Draws
1
1
Losses
2
Goals
11
Goals Scored
10
10
Goals Conceded
11
+1
Goal Difference
-1
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-08T10:30:14+00:00

STARTING XI

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 08, 2026, 11:00 AM
Competition
2026 Club Friendlies 1, World · Regular Season
Stadium
Optus Stadium
Capacity
60000
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Statistics

Possession
JUV
56%
INT
44%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 2
2 Big Chances Created 2
4 Shots 5
49 Dangerous attacks 18
58 Possession 42
2 Corners 5
6 Free kicks 10
1 Yellow Cards 0

Match Overview

20 Substitutions 18
16 Throwins 9
3 Dribble Attempts 7
3 Successful Dribbles 9
50 Successful Dribbles Percentage 75

Attacking

107 Attacks 69

Possession

32 Long Passes 11
539 Passes 369
87 Successful Passes Percentage 89
6 Key Passes 7

Defensive

2 Saves 2
7 Tackles 6
7 Interceptions 13
31 Duels Won 36

Build-up

12 Total Crosses 10

Discipline

3 Offsides 1
10 Fouls 6

Lineup

Starting XI

16
Michele Di Gregorio
Michele Di Gregorio Goalkeeper
6.58
3
Bremer
Bremer Defender
6.42
6
Lloyd Kelly
Lloyd Kelly Defender
6.86
15
Pierre Kalulu
Pierre Kalulu Defender
6.78
27
Andrea Cambiaso
Andrea Cambiaso Defender
6.85
5
Manuel Locatelli
Manuel Locatelli Midfielder
6.97
12
Douglas Luiz
Douglas Luiz Midfielder
6.85
22
Weston McKennie
Weston McKennie Midfielder
6.53
10
Kenan Yıldız
Kenan Yıldız Attacker
6.61
11
Edon Zhegrova
Edon Zhegrova Attacker
6.57
30
Jonathan David
Jonathan David Attacker
6.55
Jonathan David
46'

Starting XI

49
Ivan Provedel
Ivan Provedel Goalkeeper
6.12
28
Benjamin Pavard
Benjamin Pavard Defender
6.85
46
Leonardo Bovo
Leonardo Bovo Defender
6.35
95
Alessandro Bastoni
6.88
11
Luis Henrique
Luis Henrique Midfielder
6.57
20
Hakan Çalhanoğlu
Hakan Çalhanoğlu Midfielder
7.09
22
Henrikh Mkhitaryan
Henrikh Mkhitaryan Midfielder
6.74
23
Nicolò Barella
Nicolò Barella Midfielder
7.4
32
Federico Dimarco
Federico Dimarco Midfielder
7.52
14
Ange-Yoan Bonny
Ange-Yoan Bonny Attacker
6.49
94
Pio Esposito
Pio Esposito Attacker
6.86

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Jérémie Boga Andrea Cambiaso
19th Substitution
77'
Event
1st Yellowcard
74'
Event
Arthur Melo Manuel Locatelli 
16th Substitution
65'
Event
Fabio Miretti Weston McKennie
17th Substitution
65'
Event
Daniele Rugani Bremer
18th Substitution
65'
64'
Event
Yann Bisseck Benjamin Pavard
13th Substitution
64'
Event
Matteo Lavelli Pio Esposito
14th Substitution
64'
Event
Josep Martínez Ivan Provedel
15th Substitution
62'
Event
2nd Goal
58'
Event
Jamal Iddrissou Ange-Yoan Bonny
12th Substitution
57'
Event
Andy Diouf Alessandro Bastoni
9th Substitution
57'
Event
Davide Frattesi Nicolò Barella
10th Substitution
57'
Event
Aleksandar Stanković Henrikh Mkhitaryan
11th Substitution
Event
Kerim Alajbegovic Kenan Yıldız
1st Substitution
46'
Event
Juan Cabal Lloyd Kelly
3rd Substitution
46'
Event
Zeki Çelik Pierre Kalulu
4th Substitution
46'
Event
Francisco Conceição Edon Zhegrova
5th Substitution
46'
Event
Teun Koopmeiners Douglas Luiz
6th Substitution
46'
Event
Randal Kolo Muani Jonathan David
7th Substitution
46'
46'
Event
Carlos Augusto Federico Dimarco
2nd Substitution
46'
Event
Piotr Zielinski Hakan Çalhanoğlu
8th Substitution
1ST-HALF
20'

Match Commentary

85
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
85
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 1-2.
76
Attempt Attempt
Aleksandar Stankovic takes a right-footed shot but misses.
76
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Aleksandar Stankovic with his right foot is blocked.
75
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Daniele Rugani receives a yellow card.
70
Attempt Attempt
Matteo Lavelli takes a right-footed shot but misses.
68
Update Update
Jamal Iddrissou's header is blocked.
68
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
68
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
67
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
62
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot from Andy Diouf with his right foot results in a goal.
62
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Andy Diouf scores to make it 0-2, assisted by Francesco Pio Esposito.
59
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Andy Diouf scores, making it 0-2.
48
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
38
Attempt Attempt
Kenan Yildiz takes a right-footed shot but misses.
35
Attempt Attempt
Federico Dimarco takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
35
Attempt Attempt
Federico Dimarco takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
32
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
32
Attempt Attempt
Hakan Calhanoglu takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
28
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Gleison Bremer Silva Nascimento with his right foot, but it's blocked.
28
Attempt Attempt
Weston McKennie takes a header shot but misses.
20
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot from Federico Dimarco with his left foot results in a goal.
20
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 0-1.
18
Attempt Attempt
Edon Zhegrova takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
17
Attempt Attempt
Federico Dimarco takes a left-footed shot but misses.
13
Attempt Attempt
Ange-Yoan Bonny takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
11
Attempt Attempt
Nicolo Barella takes a right-footed shot but misses.
11
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
3
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
1
Update Update
Kick-off has occurred!

CONCLUSION

Inter claimed a deserved 1-2 win away at Juventus after leading 0-1 at the interval. The visitors managed their defensive shape effectively and added a second goal to seal the points despite Juventus enjoying greater possession. The home team responded with a goal in the second period but could not find an equalizer. Inter's status as the stronger side translated into the match outcome through controlled play and timely scoring. Absence of dismissals allowed both teams to maintain full squads and focus on tactical adjustments. Overall the result highlighted Inter's efficiency in away fixtures and Juventus's ongoing challenges in converting dominance into victories. The performance levels suggest continued competitiveness in future meetings between these sides.