Juventus kicks off its 2025-26 campaign this Saturday as they host Serie B side Reggiana in a compelling pre-season friendly. The match at the Juventus Training Center in Continassa offers manager Igor Tudor a crucial first look at his squad’s form ahead of a season with high expectations. Fans are eager to see how the team bounces back after a challenging end to their previous campaign.
Team News and Season Outlook
The Juventus vs Reggiana friendly marks a fresh start for the Bianconeri. After being knocked out of the FIFA Club World Cup, the club is focused on challenging for domestic and European honors. The latest Juventus team news suggests that Tudor will field a strong side to build chemistry and momentum. This Juventus pre-season 2025 fixture is the first of many designed to sharpen the team for the upcoming Serie A season.
Reggiana, meanwhile, enters this match with confidence. They secured their Serie B status with an impressive run of form at the end of last season and have already registered a 2-0 friendly win over Alcione Milano. This clash gives them a valuable opportunity to measure themselves against one of Italy’s elite clubs.
Head-to-Head (H2H) Results
While Juventus has historically dominated this matchup, their past Serie A encounters happened decades ago. The modern context presents a significant gap in quality, making Juve the undeniable favorite for this friendly encounter.
Juventus vs Reggiana Prediction
Most experts predict a comfortable victory for Juventus. The team’s superior attacking talent should prove too much for the Serie B defense. A high-scoring affair is anticipated, with predictions favoring over 2.5 goals. While an upset is unlikely, expect Reggiana to put up a spirited fight and possibly get on the scoresheet themselves.
Juventus vs Reggiana score prediction: Juventus 3-1 Reggiana
Probable Lineups
Igor Tudor will likely experiment with his squad, but we expect to see many first-team regulars start the match.
Juventus XI: Di Gregorio, Kalulu, Rugani, Bremer, Costa, Locatelli, Thuram, Cambiaso, Conceicao, Kolo Muani, Yildiz.
Reggiana XI: Motta, Basili, Bonetti, Cavallini, Gondo, Libutti, Marras, Papetti, Portanova, Stulac, Vallarelli.
Kick-Off Time and How to Watch Juventus Friendly
Football fans across the globe can tune in to watch the action live. Here are the kick-off times and streaming details:
Kick-off Time: 11:00 CEST (Italy) | 2:30 PM IST (India) | 10:00 AM BST (UK) | 5:00 AM ET (US)
How to Watch:
Italy: The match will be broadcast on DAZN.
India, UK, US & Rest of the World: You can watch the Juventus friendly via a free live stream on the official Juventus.com website. A stream may also be available on the club’s official YouTube channel.