Can European hopefuls Sampdoria stall Juve’s Scudetto celebrations?

Should Serie A leaders Juventus (5/4 favourites to win with Coral) steal just a point from hosts Sampdoria, they will be able to secure an incredible fourth successive Scudetto at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris.

The Old Lady will be eager to tie up the title as they prepare for a midweek Champions League tussle against Real Madrid, though with that battle in the works, could be tempted to rest top players.

Juve tactician Massimiliano Allegri told Italian press: “Players like Simone Padoin, Stefano Sturaro, Kingsley Coman and Simone Pepe have proved decisive when coming off the bench. During the course of a campaign, these are the players who become crucial.”

Basque frontman Fernando Llorente (6/1 to score first) and Italy attacker Alessandro Matri (a 15/8 chance in the anytime market) may be given the nod up front, though leading marksman Carlos Tevez (4/1 to fire home last) will surely be available to make an impact if needed.

Allegri also stated ahead of the crunch clash: “We’ll look to claim the point we need in Genoa and then focus on the Champions League and Coppa Italia. These lads are having an extraordinary term.”

If the Old Lady’s eye is trained on Europe, with the prospect of a first treble proving tantalising, Samp could pull-off a superb shock against their guests’ second string and are priced at 11/5 to spoil the party.

The Blucerchiati have held Juve to three draws in their past seven meetings, so could prove great value at 9/4 to end on even terms again.