Miccoli won't be playing so I think that Lippi will go back to the 4-3-1-2 formation. This is an important match for Juve so I'm expecting Lippi to start his strongest team and then if the opportunity presents itself, make subs.
Probable starting line-up:
Buffon
Thuram Legrottaglie Montero Zambrotta
Camoranesi Tacchinardi Appiah
Nedved
Trezeguet Del Piero
Likely substitutions:
- Ferrara for Legrottaglie/Montero
- Davids/Maresca for Appiah/Tacchinardi
- Di Vaio for Trezeguet/Del Piero
I think that the importance of the game will see Nedved and Del Piero play at least 75 mins, if not 80 or the full 90.
Prediction:
DP, Trez and DV all look very very sharp in front of goal and if they have a good day we could see another romp. I reckon however, that Juve will have a poor first half like in the Empoli game but they'll come out fired up for the second half and rescue the game with some attractive attacking football.
@ HT: Chievo 1-1 Juventus
@ FT: Chievo 1-3 Juventus
Scorers: Trezeguet, Nedved, Del Piero