Two of Europe's giants clash on Tuesday night when Italian champions Juventus host German champions Bayern Munich in Torino. The Bavarians had the upper hand against Juventus recently, they won the last three meetings between the two sides. In the most recent clashes they beat the Serie A champions 2-0 both home and away, en route to the Champions League crown in 2013. Their success at Juventus was the only time the Bianconeri lost an European match at home.
Juventus were on a 15-match winning streak in the Serie A before last week, when they were held to a goalless draw at Bologna. Head coach Massimiliano Allegri did choose to rest some players for that match, but big stars like Paul Pogba and Alvaro Morata were unable to lead the team to victory. Central defender Giorgio Chiellini has not recovered in time and was not included in the squad for this match, while Kwadwo Asamoah, Alex Sandro and Martin Caceres remain sidelined as well.
Bayern recorded a routine 3-1 victory over Darmstadt in the Bundesliga last week, strolling towards yet another title. However, their mission might become a bit more complicated than expected due to the numerous injuries, especially in defence. Javi Martinez, Jerome Boateng and Holger Badstuber are all out of contention, so central midfielder Joshua Kimmich might play at the heart of the defence alongside makeshift central defender David Alaba. Bayern have won six of their last seven Champions League matches and have scored at least two goals in each of those wins.
Probable line-ups:
Juventus: Buffon - Lichtsteiner, Barzagli, Bonucci, Evra - Cuadrado, Marchisio, Khedira, Pogba - Mandzukic, Dybala.
Bayern: Neuer - Lahm, Kimmich, Alaba, Bernat - Alonso, Thiago - Robben, Costa - Muller, Lewandowski.
My prediction: 1-1 draw.
Here are the odds for the match at Bet365:
Juventus win - 3.10 Draw - 3.20 Bayern win - 2.55
sharpe
8 years ago
This clash has been very promising to be a thriller and in the end it was. Both games were very entertaining and high scoring affairs. Despite Bayern being huge favourite Juventus made all to be a match at the Germans and it was really great drama in the end of second game but another failure for Juve in the Champions League.
This clash has been very promising to be a thriller and in the end it was. Both games were very entertaining and high scoring affairs. Despite Bayern being huge favourite Juventus made all to be a match at the Germans and it was really great drama in the end of second game but another failure for Juve in the Champions League.
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galata86 8 years ago
That was a great match. I did not expect that Bayern can score 2 goals in this match, they played very good. I am little disappointed with Juventus play. At home, they had to play offensive from the beginning. After this result, Bayern is absolute favorite in second leg.
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milo?.sekuli?
8 years ago
This time I can't agree with your prediction. Although Juventus is in great form, haven't lost 14 games in a row , Bayern is still for me, a stronger team.They are playing relaxed in the Bundesliga, they had prepared good for this match . I think Juventus tonight is expecting a cold shower and that Bayern will finish the...
This time I can't agree with your prediction. Although Juventus is in great form, haven't lost 14 games in a row , Bayern is still for me, a stronger team.They are playing relaxed in the Bundesliga, they had prepared good for this match . I think Juventus tonight is expecting a cold shower and that Bayern will finish the job tonight.
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h34dhunt3r
8 years ago
This is huge derby, two teams with a great form and champions of both Italy and Germany. Juventus has 14 or 15 games winning streak, and they have to prove their form and quality tonight, as they have to win at homefield if they want to advance to the next round. On the other hand, Bayern Munich, team we all are aware of,...
This is huge derby, two teams with a great form and champions of both Italy and Germany. Juventus has 14 or 15 games winning streak, and they have to prove their form and quality tonight, as they have to win at homefield if they want to advance to the next round. On the other hand, Bayern Munich, team we all are aware of, everything except UCL finals is tragedy for them. Pep Guardiola is going to Mancester City, which may or may not disturb harmony in lockeroom. My predicitons; - Result: 2:1 for Juventus - Man of the match: Paul Pogba
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Alexa Alexa 8 years ago
This is most interesting clash in this round of Champions League.I consider both teams with equal chances to qualify for the next round.For tonight,I predict tight clash,with no much chances to score.There are rumours that Arturo Vidal could start as a stopper.That would not bee to smart,because of great aerial ability...
This is most interesting clash in this round of Champions League.I consider both teams with equal chances to qualify for the next round.For tonight,I predict tight clash,with no much chances to score.There are rumours that Arturo Vidal could start as a stopper.That would not bee to smart,because of great aerial ability of Morata and Mandzukic.I predict 1 0 win for Juventus tonight.
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