Juventus 2-1 Roma: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Bwin’s post-match review of Juventus 2-1 Roma in the Serie A on Saturday, 20 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Juventus secured a 2-1 victory over Roma in a tightly contested Serie A match. The game remained goalless until Francisco Conceição broke the deadlock for Juventus in the 44th minute, assisted by Andrea Cambiaso, giving the hosts a lead going into half-time despite Roma’s possession dominance. Juventus, coming off a mixed run with wins against Bologna and Cagliari but a loss to Napoli, looked to build on their recent home form.

In the second half, Loïs Openda extended Juventus’s lead in the 70th minute with an assist from Weston McKennie, but Roma pulled one back through Tommaso Baldanzi in the 75th minute. Substitutions played a role, with Juventus making changes around the 61st minute to shore up defence after Bremer’s exit, while Roma introduced fresh legs like Tommaso Baldanzi who made an immediate impact. Roma, who had suffered recent defeats to Cagliari and Napoli but beaten Como, pushed hard late on but couldn’t find an equaliser, allowing Juventus to hold firm.

Roma controlled the ball with 59% possession compared to Juventus’s 41%, suggesting they dictated much of the play, but Juventus made the most of their opportunities on the counter. The visitors edged corners 4-2 and were neck-and-neck in successful dribbles at 36-35, pointing to a game where both sides created chances through individual skill, though Juventus recorded two assists to Roma’s zero, highlighting better final-third efficiency. Cards were frequent, with Juventus picking up two yellows and Roma three, reflecting a physical encounter without any reds.

Substitutions saw Juventus use all five slots, including double changes at 61 minutes when Daniele Rugani replaced Bremer and Edon Zhegrova came on for Francisco Conceição, while later swaps like Jonathan David for Loïs Openda in the 82nd aimed to manage energy. Roma utilised four, with early second-half introductions like Tommaso Baldanzi for Paulo Dybala and Evan Ferguson for Matías Soulé in the 56th minute injecting pace, though no penalties or injury-time goals altered the flow.

The match turned on key goals, starting with Francisco Conceição’s 44th-minute strike for Juventus, assisted by Andrea Cambiaso, which shifted momentum just before the break. Loïs Openda then doubled the lead in the 70th minute, again with Weston McKennie’s assist, putting Juventus in a strong position. Roma responded quickly through Tommaso Baldanzi’s 75th-minute goal, keeping the contest alive.

Yellow cards added tension, such as Francisco Conceição’s booking in the 24th for Juventus and Matías Soulé’s early caution in the 21st for Roma, while substitutions like Daniele Rugani replacing the injured Bremer at 61 minutes helped Juventus maintain defensive solidity. Manu Koné’s 65th-minute yellow for Roma disrupted their rhythm, and late cards to Weston McKennie and Bryan Cristante underlined the intensity without leading to dismissals.

Juventus lined up in a 3-4-2-1 formation, allowing players like Francisco Conceição and Loïs Openda to exploit spaces behind the defence, with Weston McKennie providing key support in midfield. Andrea Cambiaso stood out on the wing, assisting the opener, while substitutions such as Daniele Rugani for Bremer and Edon Zhegrova for Francisco Conceição adjusted the backline and attack. Kenan Yıldız contributed in the forward areas before making way for Fabio Miretti late on.

Roma deployed a 3-4-2-1 shape, focusing on midfield control through players like Paulo Dybala and Lorenzo Pellegrini, who were later replaced by Tommaso Baldanzi and Leon Bailey respectively to refresh the attack. Matías Soulé and Bryan Cristante added physicality, with Soulé earning an early yellow before Evan Ferguson came on in his place. Stephan El Shaarawy’s late introduction for Leon Bailey aimed to boost the flanks in pursuit of an equaliser.

Loïs Openda earned Bwin’s Man of the Match honours for his decisive contribution, scoring one goal while creating one big chance and delivering two key passes. His performance stood out in Juventus’s attack, making the most of limited possession to influence the result. Openda started the game and was substituted in the 82nd minute for Jonathan David, but his impact was clear in stretching Roma’s defence.

Recent Serie A matches:

• Win: 2-1 vs Roma (H)
• Win: 1-0 vs Bologna (A)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Napoli (A)
• Win: 2-1 vs Cagliari (H)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Fiorentina (A)

Recent Serie A matches:

• Loss: 1-2 vs Juventus (A)
• Win: 1-0 vs Como (H)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Cagliari (A)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Napoli (H)
• Win: 3-1 vs Cremonese (A)

Juventus have just claimed a 2-1 win over Roma, boosting their position to fifth on 29 points after a run that includes back-to-back victories following a loss to Napoli and a draw with Fiorentina. They now face ...

Roma suffered a 2-1 defeat to Juventus, leaving them in fourth on 30 points after a patchy spell with wins over Como and Cremonese but losses to Cagliari and Napoli. Their next fixture is against Genoa on 29 December 2025 at 19:45, where the hosts sit 16th on 14 points. Roma will aim to bounce back and solidify their top-four standing, capitalising on Genoa’s struggles to avoid dropping points in the race for Champions League places.

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