Juventus found themselves in a difficult situation when they were deducted 15 points for breaching Serie A regulations initially struggling to come to terms with such a bitter blow when they had been front-runners for a top-four finish in Serie A but have now responded with wins in league and cup. Their chances of a stirring fightback resulting in qualification for Europe via the league were left in tatters after losing 2-0 at home to Monza, but having since progressed to the Coppa Italia semi-finals at Lazio's expense they were back to winning ways in the top flight on Tuesday. Dusan Vlahovic scored a brace to keep the Turin giants in control and sent them to the last four of the competition. 

Juve's head coach has received criticism for tactics and player selection this season but will contend that his team is still in contention for two titles despite suffering a setback from off-field events.  A two-legged Coppa semi-final versus Inter Milan lies ahead on the calendar and the first leg of their UEFA Europa League tie with Nantes awaits next Thursday. The Turin giants, however, seek a return to winning ways on home soil as they have picked up only one point from their last two home games. However, it is worth noting that Allegri the Juventus boss has a personal record versus Fiorentina while managing the Turin giants. He has six wins from six fixtures at home to Fiorentina in Serie A. 

Fiorentina have lost 10 times on their last 11 trips to Turin's top club. The only exemption was a shock 3-0 win in December 2020. Therefore, they will learn to manage their expectations going into the game. Recent form adds to their predicaments as it suggest that they are unlikely to to emerge victorious on this occasion Vincenzo Italiano's side possesses one of the weakest records in Serie A since returning from the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup break. They have won just one of six top-flight fixtures in 2023. Fiorentina have plenty to play for this season with a Coppa Italia semi-final in hand and are still in the UEFA Europa Conference League competition. They will be aiming at lifting silverware in one of the competitions for the first time in two decades.