Juventus' lack of intensity in this second half is understandable, given that the fixture list is piling up for them. They remain home to host Atalanta on Wednesday, before making the trip to SPAL just a few days later. It's job done here.
90'
S. Perica gets yellow.
The fourth official raises his board to indicate there will be a minimum of three minutes added on at the end of this match.
Perica sees yellow for a hard challenge on Asamoah.
88'
R. Bentancur enters the game and replaces Douglas Costa.
A final change for Juventus sees Douglas Costa give way for Rodrigo Bentancur.
86'
SIDE-NETTING! Juventus' time in attack has been sporadic in this second half, but they've proved a real threat when they do get forward. Some nice interplay sees Dybala teed up for a chance from inside the penalty area, but he can't hit the target from a difficult angle!
84'
STAT: Juventus have earned 68 points so far - during the three points for a win era, only in 2013/14 had they picked up more after 26 match-days (69).
82'
All the possession here is with Udinese, but the visitors aren't posing any real threat. This has been a professional display from Juventus to see this out, despite being unable to find a third to really kill the game off.
80'
NOT FAR AWAY! That's much better from the visitors as Balic takes matters in his own hands, bursting forward before driving a shot back across towards the far post, but it drifts just wide! Better, but again they fail to test Szczesny.
78'
DYBALA DENIED HIS HAT-TRICK! Udinese passing it around on the periphery, but it's all rather pedestrian from them before a giveaway allows Juventus to break. Dybala is played through on the left, but Bizzarri does brilliantly to get a touch on his strike to turn it behind!
76'
R. De Paul enters the game and replaces V. Behrami.
A third and final change made by Massimo Oddo as attacker Rodrigo de Paul replaces the defensive-minded Valon Behrami.
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74'
M. Mandžukić enters the game and replaces G. Higuaín.
The Allianz Stadium supporters rise to their feet to show their appreciation for Higuain, as he gives way for Mario Mandzukic.
72'
Very assured stuff from Juventus as they pass it around confidently in their own half, playing keep-away from their opponents as they aim to suck the tempo out of the match and see this result through to full-time.
70'
A. Balić enters the game and replaces A. Barák.
A second change for Udinese sees Andrija Balic replace Barak.
69'
SO CLOSE! Juventus lull Udinese to sleep before bursting forward in attack. It's Higuain who charges forward on the end of a ball from Douglas Costa, before crossing in for Matuidi at the far post, but the midfielder just can't get on the end of it!
67'
Little tempo to speak of here as both sides enjoy tame spells in possession near the halfway line. Any pace this match had was sucked out by the two substitution stoppages, as it sputters towards the final 20 minutes.
65'
STAT: Udinese have lost their last three Serie A matches – the last time they lost four in a row was back in September 2015.
63'
B. Matuidi enters the game and replaces S. Khedira.
Juventus make their first change as well here, as Sami Khedira goes off to a loud applause, replaced by Blaise Matuidi - the Frenchman blossoming into a bit of a fan favourite here at the Allianz Stadium.
61'
S. Perica enters the game and replaces M. López.
Croatian striker Stipe Perica comes on, but it's a like-for-like change as he replaces Maxi Lopez.
59'
Plenty of yellow shirts back in defence as Juventus push forward in search of a third. Udinese look more content on limiting the damage than they do trying to cut the deficit. They have a substitute ready, which should be very indicative of their approach in the final 30 minutes...
57'
LASHED OVER! Khedira, who scored a hat-trick against Udinese in the season's reverse fixture, is presented with a great chance from 15 yards on the end of a clever pull-back from the right, but he skies his first-time effort!
55'
Great skill from Maxi Lopez in attack, but the end result is nothing to worry Szczesny. Udinese desperately searching for a response here, but their end product has continuously let them down this afternoon.
53'
STAT: Paulo Dybala has now had a hand in 13 league goals against Udinese, more than against any other side (seven goals, six assists).
51'
This has been an impressive showing from Juventus considering the short turnaround from their physically demanding clash with Spurs on Wednesday night. That especially holds true for Higuain and Dybala, the heroes today after also rescuing the club at Wembley.
49'
P. Dybala has scored a goal for Juventus! Assist by G. Higuaín.
Terrific from Higuain with that assist, as he redeems himself for the penalty miss.
JUVE DOUBLE THEIR ADVANTAGE! Exceptionaly hold-up play from Higuain to fend off a defender and wait for Dybala's arrival before sliding the perfect pass through for the striker who finishes flawlessly for his second of the match!
48'
Juventus show a bit of urgency at the start of this second half, getting the full-backs forward in support. That's something they were doing early in the first half which really kept Udinese hemmed back, but they got away from it for some reason.
46'
Here we go again!
45' +1
HALF-TIME: JUVENTUS 1-0 UDINESE.
45'
There will be one minute added on at the end of this first half.
44'
SO CLOSE! Nuytinck misjudges the flight of a cross, allowing Chiellini a free header at the far post, but the Juventus centre-half uncharacteristically lifts his effort agonisingly over the bar!
42'
Udinese slowing things down in advance of half-time as they pass it around near the halfway line. They've been sharp in the first half, but are lucky not to be 2-0 down and are taking the necessary precautions to prevent Juventus from scoring a second before the interval.
40'
STAT: Paulo Dybala has scored eight direct free-kick goals for Juventus in Serie A, more than any other player in the last three top Italian leagues campaigns.
38'
Penalty saved by A. Bizzarri!
HIGUAIN SAVED FROM THE SPOT! The striker missed a penalty here a few weeks ago against Tottenham, and he's denied again from the penalty spot as Bizzarri guesses right to make the save!
Well-timed dive from Bizzarri to deny Higuain there, though the striker's effort was at a very comfortable height for the Udinese keeper.
36'
PENALTY TO JUVENTUS! Dybala opened the scoring with a stunning free-kick and now he's won his side a penalty following a lazy trip from Angella, who's already on a yellow! Surprisingly, it looks like the centre-half will escape a second here...
34'
The tempo hasn't been the greatest in this first half, with both sides adopting a patient approach in possession. Despite trailing, however, Udinese have been very much in this match as they are doing a wonderful job of keeping their shape off the ball, and holding onto possession when they win it back.
32'
Higuain appears to have recovered from the earlier knock, as he leads the charge on the break, but sees his strike deflect behind for a corner. Meanwhile, a foul on Dybala in the build-up has left the scorer in need of some treatment.
30'
It's all Udinese here, as they remain very much in the ascendancy. The visitors have barely relinquished possession over the last five minutes, impressively keeping Juventus pegged back in their own end - now can they make it count?
28'
STAT: No team has scored more than Juventus (19) from set-pieces in Serie A this season.
26'
Udinese are enjoying a prominent and prolonged spell in possession here, but they're being kept to the fringes, struggling to negotiate their way into the final third. Eventually Widmer opts to have a go at goal from 25 yards, but his effort deflects harmlessly behind.
24'
Higuain appears to be a bit laboured, still suffering from that knock following Angella's challenge. He's moving awfully slow and has glanced over at the bench on a couple of occasions - definitely something worth keeping an eye on.
22'
Following a lengthy injury lay-off, it's safe to say Dybala is back! The Argentine forward scored crucial late winners away to Lazio and Tottenham in the past week, and he's at it again here! Three goals in eight days for him, and there's still close to 70 minutes to play here.
20'
P. Dybala has scored a goal for Juventus!
STUNNING! ABSOLUTELY STUNNING! Dybala steps up to take the free-kick in the absence of Pjanic, and he slots it home brilliantly! A delicious effort lifts over the wall and nestles brilliantly into the top corner, leaving Bizzarri with absolutely no chance!
19'
G. Angella gets yellow.
Udinese have a centre-half in the book now as well as Angella sees yellow for his first foul of the afternoon, tripping up Higuain a few yards outside the penalty area. That's a bit harsh on the Udinese defender, though.
17'
STAT: Juventus have won nine of their last 12 Serie A meetings against Udinese, keeping six clean sheets in the process.
15'
CLOSE! De Sciglio makes a strong run down the right and drives the ball across the face of goal, but Sturaro just can't connect from in close as Nuytinck does just enough to put him off!
13'
It's all Juventus now as Udinese's early threat has fizzled out. The hosts are bossing possession as they've set up camp in the attacking half. Their width has been excellent and Udinese have struggled to cope in that regard.
11'
Lovely bit of interplay in attack as Juventus start to his their stride. Asamoah's cross is whipped in invitingly towards the far post, but no one can get on the end of it. Pressure stays on and Costa whips in a cross from the other flank, but Higuain can't make clean contact with a header.
9'
A first attempt at goal from the hosts comes from Douglas Costa, but his strike for 20 yards never looked to be threatening, and that proves true even after a deflection from Dybala, which sends it tamely wide of the near post.
7'
STAT: Juventus are the only team to have won all their league games in 2018 (7 out of 7) and the only side yet to concede in league games in 2018 in Serie A.
5'
Juventus settle down following their less than ideal start, as they begin to assert themselves in possession. They need to find a way to match the intensity they managed in Wednesday's Champions League victory over Spurs - though having the potential to go top in Serie A with a win should certainly help in that regard.
3'
IMPORTANT STOP! Despite the tight angle, Ali Adnan doesn't hesitate trying to pick out the far post from the free-kick, but Szczesny is able to react wonderfully to turn it behind, despite not seeing it until late!
2'
G. Chiellini gets yellow.
A very early yellow card for Chiellini for a challenge on Jankto on the right perimeter of the penalty area, awarding Udinese a free-kick in an incredibly threatening position as the visitors have the chance to make the perfect start here.
1'
AND THEY'RE OFF! Following an emotionally stirring minute of silence to pay their respects to the late Fiorentina skipper Davide Astori, the hosts get the match underway.
Hello and welcome to live coverage of this Serie A match as Juventus aim to grab top spot when they welcome Udinese to the Allianz Stadium!
A dramatic come-from-behind Champions League victory at Wembley on Wednesday night has Juventus flying high, but they have to keep the pedal to the metal today as they get right back into their domestic duties.
Massimiliano Allegri’s side trail leaders Napoli by one point at the top of the table, with a game in hand, and have the opportunity to jump into top spot with a win today that would keep the pressure on the current leaders.
Everything seems to have been going well for Juventus as of late. They are unbeaten in their last 21 matches dating back to a 3-2 defeat to Sampdoria in November, and it could prove to be another great day for the Bianconeri should Napoli slip up at Inter tonight.
For Udinese, however, it hasn’t been all smiles. They slumped through February without a victory, dropping them back into the bottom half of the table. Relegation isn’t a concern for them just yet, but a tough slate of upcoming fixtures has to have Massimo Oddo at least a little worried.
Massimiliano Allegri keeps just five players in the side from Wednesday's victory at Wembley, with Giorgio Chiellini and Sami Khedira keeping their place along with the ruthless attacking trio of Douglas Costa, Paulo Dybala and Gonzalo Higuain. Wojciech Szczesny starts in goal, while Claudio Marchisio is restored in midfield.
Massimo Oddo makes four changes from the defeat at Sampdoria. Bram Nuytinck and Gabriele Angella replace Jens Stryger Larsen and Danilo in defence, while Andrija Balic gives way in midfield for the experience of Valon Behrami. Up top it's Maxi Lopez who partners Jakub Jankto, as Rodrigo de Paul drops to the bench.
Paulo Dybala's stunning free-kick has Juventus leading through 45 minutes at the Allianz Stadium, and they're a bit unlucky it's not by more as Gonzalo Higuain saw a penalty saved late in the first half. Udinese have enjoyed some bright moments in possession, but have been undone by two Gabriele Angella fouls - the defender a bit lucky to still be on the pitch.
STAT: Gonzalo Higuain has missed five of 17 penalties he's taken in Serie A, less only than Domenico Berardi (six) in Serie A since 2013/14.
Paulo Dybala's magnificent double sees Juventus move two-points clear of Napoli and into top spot in Serie A for the time being, as Udinese slump to a fourth successive defeat. That's all for our live coverage, thanks for following along. Goodbye!
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