Spalletti’s arrival has revitalised Juventus—six Serie A wins, three draws, one defeat—making them a stronger short-term bet. Punters may favour Juve to win against lower sides like Cremonese or consider Juventus on the -1 Asian handicap as more likely outcomes given recent form.
Juventus surge under Spalletti as Buffon hails immediate impact
Gianluigi Buffon says Juventus “would’ve been in the Scudetto race” had Luciano Spalletti started the season, highlighting the clear improvement since the coach’s October arrival. Juventus host Cremonese at the Allianz Stadium in Turin tonight, kickoff 19:45 GMT (20:45 CET); a win would lift Juve into a tie for third with Napoli and Roma, though Napoli still hold a match in hand.
Spalletti’s short-term turnaround
Spalletti took charge on October 30, 2025 after Igor Tudor’s dismissal. Under the new coach Juventus have recorded six Serie A victories, three draws and a single defeat (to Napoli). Across all competitions the run includes three additional wins and a draw in Champions League and Coppa Italia fixtures, signalling a notable upturn in consistency and results.
Title race implications
Buffon argues the early-season instability cost Juventus momentum, but says Spalletti’s influence has closed the gap on rivals. While one coach change cannot erase earlier dropped points, Juve’s current form places them back among contenders and restores belief that they can challenge at the top if the run continues.
What tonight means for the standings
A victory over Cremonese would be significant: it would move Juventus level on points with Napoli and Roma and tighten the top-four/Scudetto conversation. However, the broader title picture still depends on results across the league and Napoli’s game in hand.
Betting implications and market outlook
Recent form under Spalletti makes Juventus a more attractive backing in short-term markets. Punters may favour Juve to win tonight or consider handicap markets (e.g., -1 Asian) against a lower-ranked Cremonese. Markets may shorten Juve’s odds for top-four or title-related bets if the positive run continues, but bettors should weigh Napoli’s remaining fixtures and squad availability when sizing stakes.
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