Weston McKennie set up an own goal and later scored as Juventus thrashed Cremonese 5-0, lifting Juve into the top four. Betting impact: Juventus look in confident attacking form — punters may back Juve to win and expect multiple goals (consider over 2.5 goals or Juventus -1 Asian handicap).
McKennie Double Act Helps Juventus Cruise to 5-0 Victory
Weston McKennie continued his fine run for Juventus by creating an own goal and then getting on the scoresheet himself in a 5-0 rout of Cremonese that pushed the Bianconeri back into Serie A’s top four. The performance added to a strong week for U.S. internationals across Europe, with club goals also coming from Folarin Balogun, Ricardo Pepi and Joe Scally.
Early Domination and a Red Card
Juventus exploded out of the blocks, racing to a 2-0 lead inside the opening 15 minutes, the second strike coming from Canada international Jonathan David. The contest tilted decisively when Cremonese manager Davide Nicola was sent off in the 27th minute. Kenan Yildiz converted a rebound after a missed penalty to make it 3-0 in the 35th minute, leaving Juve firmly in control at halftime.
McKennie’s Key Contributions
McKennie played a pivotal role after the break. He beat the defense and rounded the goalkeeper before a tight-angle attempt in the 48th minute was turned into his favor by a Cremonese own goal from Filippo Terracciano. He later capped the victory by heading home a Pierre Kalulu cross in the 64th minute, securing his official name on the scoresheet and underlining his recent scoring form.
Table Implications and Fixture Run
The win takes Juventus to fourth on 39 points from 20 matches, though Inter (43), AC Milan (40) and Napoli (39) have each played one fewer game. Juve faces Cagliari on Saturday before a congested spell that includes Champions League clashes with Benfica and Monaco and a high-profile league meeting with Napoli in Turin.
International Stakes for McKennie
McKennie’s growing form gives him momentum ahead of potential U.S. men’s national team selection. He will be aiming to force his way back into the squad for March friendlies against Belgium and Portugal after missing November call-ups.
What This Means for Bettors
Juventus’ attacking display and depth suggest confidence for upcoming fixtures. Punters may favour Juventus to win and should consider markets reflecting multiple goals, such as over 2.5 total goals or Juventus -1 Asian handicap, especially against lower-ranked or red-card-prone opposition.
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The USMNT midfielder has his second goal in three matches, helping Juventus back into Serie A's top four
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