Prediction: Villarreal vs Juventus

Verdict: Both teams to score

Best Odds: 10/11

Bookmaker: Unibet

Looking to pick up an early Champions League advantage on Tuesday night, Juventus will make the trip to the Estadio de la Cerámica when they meet Villarreal.

Villarreal

Starting with the hosts, managing to pick up some perfect momentum over the weekend, some in Villarreal’s camp could be smelling the chance to cause a European upset here. Eventually leaving Spanish relegation scrappers Granada with a 4-1 romp to show for their troubles, Unai Emery’s men appear on course to secure a top-six finish this season. Shocking Premier League giants Manchester United last year as they lifted another Europa League crown, the former Arsenal boss has seen his side find a much-needed boost. Despite enduring what was a sluggish run of form at the start of January, the Yellow Submarine are enjoying a four-match unbeaten run. Likewise, along with snatching an eye-catching point against runaway leaders Real Madrid, Tuesday’s hosts also shocked many across Spain with a 2-0 win away at Betis earlier in the month. Likewise, it should also be highlighted, Villarreal are unbeaten in each of their last six outings at the Estadio de la Cerámica, a run that stems back to November 27th.

Team News

Villarreal look set to once again be without the injured trio of Gerard Moreno, Francis Coquelin and Ruben Pena on Tuesday night.

Likewise, former Watford midfielder Etienne Capoue is a doubt and could undergo a late fitness test here.

Juventus

As for the visitors, while Juventus might find themselves enjoying their own extended unbeaten run, the Old Lady have struggled with their consistency this season. Throwing away the lead over the weekend and having to settle for another 1-1 draw against Torino, Head Coach Andrea Agnelli finds his side in a battle to clinch a top-four finish in Serie A. Desperate to try and land a much-needed Champions League advantage on foreign soil here, the Italian heavyweights have still shown some problems outside of Turin. Having to watch Inter Milan lift the Super Cup title thanks to that last-gasp extra-time winner last month, Juve have won just a pair of their last six contests on the road, a run that stems back to December 11th. Although Agnelli’s men might make the trip to the Estadio de la Cerámica in midweek tipped as a standout pick by many, it should be highlighted that they suffered a 4-0 drumming away at Premier League outfit Chelsea when signing off their group stage run last year.

Team News

Still dealing with somewhat of an injury headache, the likes of Federico Chiesa, Leonardo Bonucci, Daniele Rugani and Giorgio Chiellini will all miss out here.

Likewise, limping off against Torino over the weekend, Luca Pellegrini is also likely to be sidelined on Tuesday night.

Key Factors to Consider

• Villarreal are unbeaten in their last four La Liga matchups, conceding just a single goal.
• Likewise, Juventus have lost just a single fixture across all formats since the end of November.
• However, Tuesday’s guests have recorded just a pair of wins in their last six matchups outside of Turin.
• Bagging a hat-trick over the weekend, former Bournemouth star Arnaut Danjuma has recorded eight La Liga goals in 15 appearances.
• Each of Juventus’ last three matchups have finished with both teams finding the net.

Conclusion

Storming their way to a thumping 4-1 win against Granada on the road a few days ago, there is no doubt that Villarreal will be smelling the chance to cause a European upset here. Finding a welcomed February boost, Tuesday’s hosts have also gained a reputation for their success at the Estadio de la Cerámica. Looking to claim a first-leg advantage in midweek, Juventus should be bracing themselves for another stern test outside of Turin. Having to settle for another 1-1 draw against Torino over the weekend, the Old Lady still have the feel of a side seeking some stability. It should be highlighted, with the Italian giants seeing each of their last three matchups finish with both teams finding the net, we’re backing a similar outcome here.

Verdict: Both teams to score

Best Odds: 10/11

Bookmaker: Unibet