The Juventus vs Udinese Coppa Italia meeting at the Allianz Stadium on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, promises a classic cup test as the Bianconeri aim to extend their strong domestic cup record, while Udinese chases a famous upset.
Juventus arrive as favourites but must manage a congested calendar across Serie A, Coppa Italia and European commitments, so squad rotation is likely.
For Udinese this is a high-reward opportunity: a disciplined defensive display and quick transitions could trouble Juventus and make this one of the knockout ties to watch.
Juventus vs Udinese – Date, Time, Venue
- Competition: Coppa Italia 2025–26 – Round of 16 (Round of 16)
- Match Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2025
- Kickoff Time:
- Italy: 9:00 PM CET
- UK: 8:00 PM GMT
- USA (East): 3:00 PM ET
- USA (West): 12:00 PM PT
- Venue: Allianz Stadium, Turin, Italy (Capacity: 41,507)
- Recent Form (Last 5 Matches – All Competitions):
- Juventus: W–W–W–D–W (4 Wins, 1 Draw, 0 Losses)
- Udinese: W–D–L–W–L (2 Wins, 1 Draw, 2 Losses)
Team Form & Recent Performance – Juventus vs Udinese
Juventus have shown mixed league form but remain a dangerous, well-resourced side under head coach Luciano Spalletti. Juventus picked up a 2–1 comeback win over Cagliari on 29 November, with Kenan Yıldız the match-winner as Juve steadied themselves after an earlier setback.
Juventus sit outside the very top positions but remain within reach of the leaders and will treat this cup tie as another opportunity to build momentum.
The club’s attacking options are led by Dušan Vlahović, although he has suffered a significant thigh-muscle injury and is now unavailable, a blow that forces Spalletti to reconfigure the frontline.
Left-back Juan David Cabal is a confirmed part of the squad and provides balance on the left. Juventus combine potent attacking talent with the squad depth to rotate across Serie A, Coppa Italia and European duties.
Udinese enter the fixture under Kosta Runjaić and have shown the familiar blend of attacking intent and defensive inconsistency this season. Statistically Udinese have conceded around 20 goals in Serie A so far, highlighting defensive vulnerabilities Juve will aim to exploit.
While Udinese can be dangerous on transition and have produced surprise results, their defensive record makes them the underdog on paper for this tie.
Tactical angle:
Juventus will look to control possession and punish turnovers, particularly down Udinese’s left flank, while Udinese will attempt to stay compact and hit on the break.
With Vlahović sidelined, Juve’s creativity and rotation will be key; Udinese’s best chance will be to force errors and convert quick counters.
Last 5 Matches & Results Summary
| Team | Last 5 Matches | Win–Draw–Loss Record |
|---|---|---|
| Juventus | vs Torino (W) vs Lazio (W) vs opponent (D) vs opponent (W) vs opponent (W) | 4W–1D–0L |
| Udinese | vs AS Roma (L) vs opponent (W) vs opponent (L) vs opponent (D) vs opponent (W) | 2W–1D–2L |
Head-to-Head Record – Juventus vs Udinese
Across more than 111 meetings in all official competitions, Juventus have dominated with roughly 75 wins, while Udinese have won about 14 times; the rest ended in draws.
- Total Official Matches (All Competitions): ~111
- Juventus Wins: ~75
- Udinese Wins: ~14
- Draws: ~22
- Approximate Goals (Juve: Udinese): 227: 84
Recent Coppa Italia Meetings
| Date | Competition | Match | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Coppa Italia | Juventus vs Udinese | Juventus Won | 3–1 |
| Sep 2024 | Coppa Italia | Udinese vs Juventus | Juventus Won | 0–2 |
| Feb 2024 | Coppa Italia | Juventus vs Udinese | Juventus Won | 2–0 |
| Nov 2023 | Serie A | Juventus vs Udinese | Juventus Won | 2–0 |
| Apr 2023 | Coppa Italia | Udinese vs Juventus | Draw | 1–1 |
Juventus vs Udinese Prediction Lineups
Based on likely squad rotation and recent tactical preferences:
Juventus Starting XI (4-3-3 / 4-2-3-1):
- Perin; Kalulu, Gatti, Kelly; Cambiaso, Locatelli, Koopmeiners, Cabal; Zhegrova, Adzic; Openda
Udinese Starting XI (3-5-2):
- Okoye; Goglichidze, Kabasele, Solet; Ehizibue, Miller, Karlstrom, Atta, Zemura; Bravo, Buksa
Players to Watch – Juventus vs Udinese
Juventus
- Kenan Yıldız — In red-hot form after a match-winning brace vs Cagliari; his dribbling and late-box runs make him Juve’s current attacking spark.
- Loïs Openda — On loan at Juventus and already making an impact in European games; a direct, pacey striker who will shoulder more responsibility with Vlahović injured.
- Jonathan David — New summer signing who can lead the line and offers intelligent movement and finishing — likely to see increased minutes with Vlahović sidelined.
Udinese
- Florian Thauvin — The experienced winger/captain who creates chances and remains Udinese’s main creative outlet in the final third.
- Sandi Lovrić — Central midfielder who dictates tempo and links play from deep — a key figure in Udinese’s chance creation and transitions.
- Lorenzo Lucca — A strong aerial forward and Udinese’s danger from set pieces and crosses; his physical presence will test Juve’s backline.
Match Preview & Tactical Analysis
Juventus will prioritize attacking dominance, implementing a 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 formation designed to control possession while generating multiple scoring opportunities through Mbappé and Chiesa. Manager Thiago Motta will likely employ squad rotation to manage fixture congestion, potentially resting key players like Vlahović while maintaining attacking threat.
The tactical approach emphasizes early pressing to force turnovers, rapid build-up through possession circulation, and exploiting wide spaces through fullback involvement. Juventus’ home record at Allianz Stadium (unbeaten in 12 consecutive matches) provides psychological advantage.
Udinese will implement conservative defensive structure, likely deploying a 3-5-2 formation designed to compress space and limit Juventus’ attacking opportunities.
Manager Kosta Runjaic will focus on defensive discipline, compact mid-block positioning, and seeking counter-attacking opportunities through Lovric or Thauvin.
Udinese’s tactical challenge involves surviving Juventus’ attacking onslaught while potentially creating set-piece opportunities or transition chances. Away-match vulnerability and defensive fragility suggest this will be an extremely difficult task.
The tactical battle will center on Juventus’ attacking midfield dominance: Mbappé and Chiesa must sufficiently penetrate Udinese’s defensive organization while creating multiple scoring opportunities.
Udinese’s success depends entirely on maintaining defensive shape and converting rare counter-attacking opportunities through clinical finishing.
- Prediction: Juventus 3–0 Udinese
How to Watch Juventus vs Udinese Live
Watch the Juventus vs Udinese Coppa Italia Round of 16 live with these broadcasting options:
| Region | Broadcaster | Kickoff Time |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | Rai 1 / Mediaset / DAZN | 9:00 PM CET |
| United Kingdom | Streaming services | 8:00 PM GMT |
| USA (East) | ESPN+ / Paramount+ | 3:00 PM ET |
| USA (West) | ESPN+ / Paramount+ | 12:00 PM PT |
| Europe (Spain) | Streaming partners | 9:00 PM CET |
| Australia | Streaming partners | 7:00 AM AEDT (Wed, Dec 3) |