Verdict: Randal Kolo Muani over 0.5 shots on target
Best Odds: 4/7
Bookmaker: Dachbet
Turning their attention back to Champions League action on Tuesday night, Juventus will welcome PSV to Turin.
Juventus
Starting with the hosts, appearing to have turned a much-welcomed corner since getting February underway, Juventus are desperate to use their recent flurry as a platform to build on. Snatching a dramatic late 2-1 victory away at Como over the weekend, Thiago Motta’s men have collected back-to-back wins across any competition since opening the New Year. However, muster just a trio of wins from any of their previous 10 appearances across all competitions, the Old Lady have gained a reputation for their inconsistencies. Signing off their Champions League group stage adventure with a shock 2-0 loss at home against Benfica, Juventus will have a huge amount of pressure on their shoulders here. It should also be highlighted, continuing on from last season, Motta’s camp have failed to register consecutive victories in Turin since April 2024.
Juventus Team News
Still dealing with a long-term knee injury and not making a single appearance since the start of October, Brazilian defender Bremer remains on the sidelines. Likewise, Colombian international Juan Cabal will not play any part in Turin on Tuesday night.
Bagging yet another Serie A brace away at Como over the weekend and enjoying a sensational start to life at the Allianz, PSG loanee will spearhead Motta’s charge. Despite making his Juventus debut on Friday night, former Newcastle defender Lloyd Kelly will settle for a spot on the bench.
PSV
As for the visitors, making real history last season as they secured a 25th Eredivisie crown, PSV have once again continued to shine this season. Despite suffering late frustration over the weekend as they eventually had to settle for a 1-1 stalemate at home against Willem II, Peter Bosz’s men find the mood in their camp at a red-hot high. With just their goal difference keeping them off the top of the Eredivisie table, Tuesday’s guests have suffered just a single defeat from any of their previous 11 appearances across all competitions. Signing off their group stage adventure with a famous 3-2 victory against Premier League giants Liverpool, PSV will be relishing a trip to Turin here. Despite being pencilled in as an underdog contender in midweek, the Dutch giants are capable of asking some real questions on foreign soil.
PSV Team News
All still dealing with respective injury issues, PSV will once again be without the likes of Fode Fofana and former Barcelona defender Sergino Dest on Tuesday night. Likewise, not featuring across any competition over the past month, USA international Malik Tillman remains on the sidelines.
Returning from a knock earlier in the month and finding the net against Willem II over the weekend, Noa Lang will be hoping to keep his spot from the start. Notching three goals in his previous four appearances across all competitions, 21-year-old Johan Bakayoko will play a leading role in Turin.
Juventus vs PSV Key Factors to Consider
- When Juventus and PSV met during the Champions League group stage last season, the Old Lady collected a 3-1 victory in Turin.
- The Old Lady have collected back-to-back victories for the first time since opening the New Year.
- However, continuing on from last season, Juve have failed to register consecutive wins in Turin since April 2024.
- Arriving from PSG on a loan deal last month, the red-hot Randal Kolo Muani has recorded five goals in his first three appearances.
- PSV have suffered just a single defeat from any of their previous 11 appearances across all fronts.
Conclusion
While Juventus might have claimed a thumping 3-1 victory when they welcomed PSV to Turin last season, the Old Lady should face a tricky test here. Despite collecting consecutive Serie A victories for the first time since opening the New Year, Tuesday’s hosts have failed to find any real stability since Motta’s arrival last summer. Knowing the importance of picking up a first-leg advantage in midweek, Juve will be calling on their new attacking talisman to spearhead their charge at the Allianz here.
Verdict: Randal Kolo Muani over 0.5 shots on target
Best Odds: 4/7
Bookmaker: Dachbet
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