Juventus are level on three points in Group D with Sporting – who have never won in Italy – with Barcelona leading after winning their opening two games, 3-0 over the Italians and 1-0 over the Portuguese.
"It's mathematics. If we win the next two games we are qualified, otherwise we have to wait for others," said Allegri, who insisted he would still count on Argentine star Paulo Dybala for penalties despite him missing two in recent games.
"After the first few games he (Dybala) was being compared to (Lionel) Messi, now because of the penalties he isn't anymore.
"He's young and extraordinary, these things will strengthen him and allow him to find a balance.
"Will Dybala take the penalties? Always him. That absolutely will not change."
Meanwhile, veteran defender Giorgio Chiellini warned that the championship was not on the back-burner as they focused on the Champions League after two heartbreaking final defeats in the past three years.
"Juventus have always held great importance for the Italian championship, bearing in mind that you can only get to the Champions League if you play well in your domestic league," he said.
"The experience is different, what you need to win is different, and you must be ready to go from day one in the Champions League while Serie A is a more gradual growth step by step."
From SuperSport
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