Juventus vs Nice preview

2026 Club Friendlies 1, World
Juventus Stadium Fri, 31 Jul - 4:00 PM
Club Friendlies 1
Full Time Fri, 31 Jul 4:00 PM
Regular Season

CONTEXT

Juventus faced Nice and delivered a solid performance resulting in a 2-0 triumph. The first half ended with Juventus leading 1-0. Both squads maintained 50 percent possession, indicating a balanced approach in ball control. The absence of red cards meant the game proceeded without major interruptions from send-offs. Juventus, being the stronger side, capitalized on their advantages to secure the win. A significant deviation of 100 percent was noted for the home team. The efficiency shift stayed in line with the overall expectations. Market alignment was confirmed as true based on the outcome. With no xG data available, assessments on alignment and expectations were limited. Event impacts were straightforward leading to the clean sheet victory. Red card distortion did not apply given the clean disciplinary record.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Juventus recorded a significant 100 percent deviation in the match against Nice.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift was in line with expectations for the stronger team.
  • xG alignment: Expected goals data was unavailable so alignment could not be assessed.
  • Market alignment: The result was aligned with pre-match market indicators.
  • xG expectations: No specific xG expectations were recorded in the available data.
  • Event impact: Match events enabled Juventus to secure the 2-0 victory.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards occurred so there was no distortion to match dynamics.
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
L. Pairetto
L. Pairetto
Referee 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.4
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
M. Rossi
M. Rossi
1st Assistant 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
E. Scarpa
E. Scarpa
2nd Assistant 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
G. Manganiello
G. Manganiello
4th Official 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Juventus L. Spalletti
L. Spalletti
VS
Nice O. Pantaloni
O. Pantaloni
2
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0
2 i
Last 6 Opponents
Standard Liège Rank: 73 W
Basel Rank: 62 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0 i
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
87.48
75.85
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Juventus
Nice
Power Score
87.48
75.85
League Position
-
-
Global Rank
36
173

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.

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

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

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

vs

Juventus

Left / Center / Right
Opposition half density
vs season average

Nice

Left / Center / Right
Opposition half density
vs season average

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Juventus ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Nice
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
18.80
14.20
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
14.20
18.80
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Juventus +0.05 Efficiency Index
vs
Nice -0.05 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Juventus
Nice
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

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

Juventus ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Nice
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Juventus Nice
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.
vs
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Juventus Nice
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).
vs
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Juventus
Nice
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
Nice
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Juventus Nice
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 Nice
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
Nice
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • JUV had peak pressure around 56'.
  • NCE started the game with stronger pressure.
JUV Pressure NCE Pressure
Pressure Index: JUV reached the top pressure at 56' (67.03).

STARTING XI

Match Formation 3-4-2-1
Match Formation 3-4-2-1

General Information

Date & Time
Jul 31, 2026, 04:00 PM
Competition
2026 Club Friendlies 1, World · Regular Season
Stadium
Juventus Stadium
Capacity
45500
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Luca Pairetto
Marcello Rossi
Eugenio Scarpa
Gianluca Manganiello

Statistics

Possession
JUV
50%
NCE
50%

Top Statistics

2 Goals 0
3 Big Chances Created 0
4 Shots 2
28 Dangerous attacks 42
50 Possession 50
3 Corners 1
6 Free kicks 12

Match Overview

84 Ball Safe 69
6 Goal Kicks 5
8 Goal Attempts 4
9 Substitutions 11
17 Throwins 18
10 Dribble Attempts 6
5 Successful Dribbles 3
50 Successful Dribbles Percentage 50

Attacking

81 Attacks 96
2 Big Chances Missed 0

Possession

40 Long Passes 31
509 Passes 510
456 Successful Passes 463
90 Successful Passes Percentage 91
7 Key Passes 2
24 Successful Long Passes 19
60 Successful Long Passes Percentage 61

Defensive

2 Saves 2
8 Tackles 10
9 Interceptions 13

Build-up

9 Total Crosses 10
3 Accurate Crosses 1

Discipline

1 Offsides 2
12 Fouls 6

Lineup

Referee : Luca Pairetto

Starting XI

16
Michele Di Gregorio
Michele Di Gregorio Goalkeeper
6.58
23
Carlo Pinsoglio
Carlo Pinsoglio
Goalkeeper62'
6.72
4
Federico Gatti
Federico Gatti Defender
6.87
6
Lloyd Kelly
Lloyd Kelly Defender
7.33
43
Javier Gil
Javier Gil
Defender83'
6.4
15
Pierre Kalulu
Pierre Kalulu Defender
6.87
2
Zeki Çelik
Zeki Çelik Midfielder
6.79
32
Juan Cabal
Juan Cabal
Defender62'
6.5
5
Manuel Locatelli
6.77
29
Arthur Melo
Arthur Melo
Midfielder62'
6.62
12
Douglas Luiz
Douglas Luiz Midfielder
7.24
8
Teun Koopmeiners
Teun Koopmeiners
Midfielder46'
6.65
27
Andrea Cambiaso
Andrea Cambiaso Midfielder
6.86
45
Justin Oboavwoduo
7.23
11
Edon Zhegrova
Edon Zhegrova Attacker
6.46
25
João Mário
João Mário
Defender46'
6.22
14
Arkadiusz Milik
Arkadiusz Milik Attacker
6.45
47
Durmiši Arman
Durmiši Arman
Attacker46'
6.48
21
Fabio Miretti
Fabio Miretti Attacker
6.54
17
Vasilije Adžić
Vasilije Adžić
Midfielder62'
6.92
Referee : Luca Pairetto

Starting XI

23
Yehvann Diouf
Yehvann Diouf Goalkeeper
6.19
77
Teddy Boulhendi
Teddy Boulhendi
Goalkeeper46'
6.47
35
Xavier Mandza Tsiendi
6.79
Xavier Mandza Tsiendi
78'
55
Youssouf Ndayishimiye
6.9
87
Everton Pereira
Everton Pereira
Midfielder76'
6.32
84
Hamza Koutoune
Hamza Koutoune Defender
6.81
33
Antoine Mendy
Antoine Mendy
Defender78'
6.11
19
Laurent Abergel
Laurent Abergel Midfielder
6.34
22
Issiaga Camara
Issiaga Camara
Midfielder77'
6.38
26
Melvin Bard
Melvin Bard Midfielder
6.66
39
Djibril Coulibaly
Djibril Coulibaly Midfielder
6.37
2
Ali Abdi
Ali Abdi
Defender78'
6.19
92
Jonathan Clauss
Jonathan Clauss (C) Midfielder
6.94
6
Enguerrand Bouard
6.42
10
Sofiane Diop
Sofiane Diop Attacker
6.77
14
Victor Orakpo
Victor Orakpo Attacker
6.36
44
Zoumana Diallo
Zoumana Diallo
Attacker44'
6.64
21
Isak Jansson
Isak Jansson Attacker
6.4
25
Mohamed-Ali Cho
Mohamed-Ali Cho
Attacker78'
6.47

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
89'
Event
Javier Gil Lloyd Kelly
19th Substitution
83'
Event
Adin Licina Durmiši Arman
20th Substitution
83'
78'
Event
Ali Abdi Djibril Coulibaly
14th Substitution
78'
Event
Mohamed-Ali Cho Isak Jansson
15th Substitution
78'
Event
16th Substitution
78'
Event
Antoine Mendy Hamza Koutoune
17th Substitution
78'
Event
Elias Sahraoui Xavier Mandza Tsiendi
18th Substitution
77'
Event
Enguerrand Bouard Jonathan Clauss
12th Substitution
77'
Event
Issiaga Camara Laurent Abergel
13th Substitution
76'
Event
Everton Pereira Youssouf Ndayishimiye 
11th Substitution
Event
Justin Oboavwoduo Andrea Cambiaso
10th Substitution
71'
Event
Vasilije Adžić Fabio Miretti
6th Substitution
62'
Event
Arthur Melo Manuel Locatelli
7th Substitution
62'
Event
Juan Cabal Zeki Çelik
8th Substitution
62'
Event
Carlo Pinsoglio Michele Di Gregorio
9th Substitution
62'
Event
Durmiši Arman Arkadiusz Milik
3rd Substitution
46'
Event
Teun Koopmeiners Douglas Luiz
4th Substitution
46'
Event
João Mário Edon Zhegrova
5th Substitution
46'
46'
Event
Teddy Boulhendi Yehvann Diouf
2nd Substitution
1ST-HALF
44'
Event
Zoumana Diallo Victor Orakpo
1st Substitution
Event
Left foot shot / 1st Goal
11'

Match Commentary

89
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 2-0.
74
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
64
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
58
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
51
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
51
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
15
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 1-0.
11
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Douglas Luiz Soares de Paulo scores to make it 1-0.
1
Update Update
Kick-off has occurred!

CONCLUSION

In conclusion Juventus's 2-0 victory over Nice highlighted their dominance as the stronger team in the fixture. With an even possession split and no red cards affecting play the match unfolded in a controlled manner. The significant deviation observed underscores the performance gap. Efficiency being in line suggests consistent execution from the winners. Although xG metrics were absent the aligned market outcome reinforces the result's validity. This win adds to Juventus's positive record without any event-related complications. Overall the game demonstrated effective management of the contest from start to finish ending with the deserved 2-0 scoreline.