# Juventus vs Fiorentina Match Preview, Prediction, Timings, Lineups, Teams, and How to Watch — Juve’s Champions League Lifeline vs Fiorentina’s Pride Finale

URL: https://technosports.co.in/juventus-vs-fiorentina-match-preview/  
Published: 2026-05-10  
Updated: 2026-05-10  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Sunday’s clash at the Allianz Stadium is one of the most consequential fixtures of the entire Serie A season. Juventus are fighting to secure their Champions League spot heading into the final stretch, while Fiorentina — having already secured safety — arrive determined to play spoiler. Expect tension, tactical caution, and a match that could define Juve’s entire campaign.

### Juventus vs Fiorentina: Match Info at a Glance

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| Match | Juventus vs Fiorentina |
| Competition | Serie A 2025–26, Matchday 37 |
| Venue | Allianz Stadium, Turin, Italy |
| Date & Time | Sunday, May 17, 2026 – 3:00 PM CEST |
| Time (UTC) | Sunday, May 17 – 13:00 UTC |
| Time (IST) | Sunday, May 17 – 6:30 PM IST |
| Juventus (Serie A) | 4th place |
| Fiorentina (Serie A) | 16th place |

### What’s at Stake — UCL or Nothing for Juventus

Juventus currently rank 4th in Serie A, while Fiorentina sit 16th heading into this fixture. For Juve, the maths is brutally simple — drop points here and their Champions League place becomes genuinely vulnerable with Roma lurking. For Fiorentina, having staved off relegation fears, they arrive with freedom — and that freedom can be dangerous. [newsbytesapp](https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/entertainment/nbk107-nandamuri-balakrishna-shruti-haasan-s-film-launched/story)

![Juventus vs Fiorentina](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/jubebebv.jpg)

Despite enduring a disappointing season, Fiorentina have gone unbeaten in ten of their last 11 Serie A outings, a run that has transformed their season and all but secured mid-table safety. [ap7am](https://www.ap7am.com/lv-368427-video-nandamuri-balakrishnas-nbk108-movie-launched)

For more Serie A coverage and Italian football analysis, visit our [football section at TechnoSports](https://technosports.co.in/category/football/).

### Team News & Injuries

| Team | Absentees |
| --- | --- |
| Juventus | Kenan Yıldız (injury), Khéphren Thuram (injury), Emil Holm (injury), Arkadiusz Milik (injury), Juan Cabal (injury), Vasilije Adžić (injury), Matia Perin (injury), Dušan Vlahović (injury) |
| Fiorentina | Robin Gosens (injury), Moise Kean (injury), Fabiano Parisi (injury), Niccolò Fortini (injury), Tariq Lamptey (injury) |

Juventus face a significant injury crisis heading into this match — missing Yıldız, Thuram, Holm, Milik, Cabal, Adžić, Perin, and Vlahović. Fiorentina are also without Gosens, Kean, Parisi, Fortini, and Lamptey. With both teams severely depleted, expect a cautious, low-scoring affair. [newsbytesapp](https://newsbytesapp.com/news/entertainment/nbk107-nandamuri-balakrishna-shruti-haasan-s-film-launched/story)

### Predicted Lineups

**Juventus (3-4-2-1):** Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Gatti, Koopmeiners; Cambiaso, Locatelli, McKennie, Kostic; Brandt, Conceição; Kolo Muani

**Fiorentina (3-5-2):** De Gea; Pongracic, Marí, Ranieri; Dodô, Mandragora, Cataldi, Adli, Parisi; Gudmundsson, Piccoli

### Head-to-Head — History Favours the Old Lady

In recent head-to-head history, Juventus have won 21 times compared to Fiorentina’s 6, with 10 draws from their last 37 meetings. [newsbytesapp](https://newsbytesapp.com/news/entertainment/nbk107-nandamuri-balakrishna-shruti-haasan-s-film-launched/story)

[Juventus](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juventus_F.C.) have historically been dominant in this fixture at home, and [Serie A](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serie_A) is no stranger to tight, scrappy encounters between these two storied Italian clubs. Fiorentina have not scored in four consecutive competitive visits to Turin — a stat Juve’s battered squad will lean on heavily.

### Prediction & How to Watch

A massively depleted Juventus at home with Champions League pride on the line — they should find a way. **Prediction: Juventus 1–0 Fiorentina.**

| Region | Broadcaster |
| --- | --- |
| Italy | DAZN / Sky Sport Serie A |
| UK | TNT Sports / discovery+ |
| USA | Paramount+ / CBS Sports |
| India | Sony LIV / Sony Ten 2 |
| Canada | DAZN |

### FAQs

### **Q. What time does Juventus vs Fiorentina kick off in India on May 17, 2026?**

The Serie A match kicks off at 3:00 PM CEST on Sunday, May 17 — Indian fans can watch live at **6:30 PM IST** the same evening on Sony LIV or Sony Ten 2.

### **Q. Is Dušan Vlahović playing for Juventus against Fiorentina on May 17, 2026?**

No — Dušan Vlahović is listed among Juventus’ unavailable players due to injury ahead of this fixture, which is a particularly significant blow given the match is against his former club Fiorentina, where a goal would have carried extra meaning. [newsbytesapp](https://newsbytesapp.com/news/entertainment/nbk107-nandamuri-balakrishna-shruti-haasan-s-film-launched/story)