Juventus will host Inter on Sunday for the Derby d’Italia, one of the most highly anticipated clashes of the season as the sides coached by Thiago Motta and Simone Inzaghi both have to win. The hosts are currently racing for a top four spot in the table, while the Nerazzurri are fighting Napoli to win another Serie A title, after winning the 2023-24 edition.

How to watch and odds

• Date: Sunday, Feb. 16 | Time: 2:45 p.m. ET
• Location: Allianz Stadium – Turin, Italy
• Live stream: Paramount+
• Odds: Juventus +233; Draw +300; Inter +123

The structure of the roster hasn’t really changed as compared to past seasons, as the Nerazzurri only made three signings in the summer 2024, with free agents Mehdi Taremi and Piotr Zielinski joining the club alongside second goalkeeper Josep Martinez from Genoa. While we might expect a lot of turnover happening in the summer 2025, Inzaghi needs to count on the reserves much more this year than before, for a specific reason.

Inter’s schedule is much more complicated than Napoli, as the side coached by Antonio Conte will play only Serie A games until the end of the year, as they were not participating in any European competition. The Nerazzurri, on the other hand, are still in the race in three competitions, including the Champions League.

This is why Inzaghi needs to rotate his players more than last year, and this strategy is working quite well. For example, former Napoli midfielder Zielinski is currently playing a significant role despite not being among the top minutes played on the Serie A roster.

Thanks to his attitude and versatility, Carlos Augusto has become a central player for the team, converting assists and showing consistent performance.

Inzaghi’s careful rotations are making it possible for the side to stay competitive in various tournaments, presenting a strong case for the importance of depth in their campaign.