Prediction: Juventus vs PSG

Verdict: PSG win & Both teams to score

Best Odds: 11/5

Bookmaker: Unibet

Looking to lay down another Champions League marker on Wednesday night, PSG will make the trip to Juventus.

Juventus

Starting with the hosts, while Juventus might have managed to claim a 1-0 victory away at Leece over the weekend, it doesn’t cover what has been a worrying rut for the Italian heavyweights. Suffering an infamous 4-3 loss away at Benfica last week, Massimiliano Allegri’s side came crashing out of the Champions League and the 55-year-old finds a huge amount of pressure on his shoulders. Although the former Serie A champions might have claimed three domestic wins on the spin, the Old Lady are still facing an uphill struggle if they’re to claim another top-four finish this season. Likewise, with their European nightmare underlined by a woeful 2-0 loss at the hands of Maccabi Haifa on October 11th, Juventus have now lost four of their five Group H contests. Opening this year’s Champions League campaign with a 2-1 loss away in Paris prior to September’s international break, Allegri’s men should face another stern test here.

Team News

Suffering an injury set-back earlier in the week, Juventus have confirmed that French international Paul Pogba will miss this year’s World Cup and will not feature until the New Year.

Likewise, in what is another major blow for the Old Lady on Wednesday night, Allegri will be unable to call upon attacking talisman Dusan Vlahovic due to an adductor injury.

PSG

As for the visitors, while Juventus might have endured a Champions League nightmare this season, PSG have cruised their way to the knockout stage without breaking much of a sweat. Despite having to settle for three stalemates on the spin when opening up October, new boss Christophe Galtier should find the mood in his camp at a real high. Last seen over the weekend eventually picking up an action-packed 4-3 win at home against Troyes, Les Parisiens are unbeaten across all competitions since opening the 2022/23 campaign. Likewise, last seen on European duties claiming a 7-2 victory against Maccabi Haifa, the French icons have gained a fearsome reputation for their recent displays in the final third. Claiming a 2-1 victory when they welcomed Juventus to Paris back on September 6th, PSG will be looking to sign off their Group H campaign with another statement on Wednesday night.

Team News

Despite returning to training following a hamstring injury, Danilo Pereira is not expected to feature on Wednesday night. However, Marco Verratti will make his return in Turin after serving a one-match suspension.

Both enjoying their own free-scoring purple patches, PSG will be spearheaded by the attacking duo of Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe here.

Key Factors to Consider

• PSG are unbeaten in each of their 18 matchups across all competitions since opening the 2022/23 campaign.
• Likewise, the French heavyweights have won their last four appearances on the spin – a run that has seen them muster 15 goals.
• Including an action-packed 4-3 defeat against Benfica last week, Juventus have lost four of their five Group H contests this year.
• Each of Juve’s last five matchups at the Allianz Stadium have seen over 2.5 goals by the final whistle.
• Seven-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi has recorded 12 goals in just his last 10 appearances for club and country.

Conclusion

Eventually claiming a thrilling 4-3 victory at home against Troyes last week, many have tipped PSG as a leading contender to make real history this season. Unbeaten in any of their opening 18 matchups across all competitions since opening the 2022/23 campaign, Wednesday’s guests should be smelling another golden chance here. While Juventus might have found a much-needed domestic boost over recent weeks, they have endured a rather public Champions League nightmare. Shockingly crashing out of this year’s tournament after losing four of their five Group H contests, the Old Lady will face a huge challenge here. Likewise, with PSG landing a 2-1 win when they welcomed Juve to Paris back on September 6th, we’re backing a similar outcome here.

Verdict: PSG win & Both teams to score

Best Odds: 11/5

Bookmaker: Unibet