Sports Innovation previews the Champions League match between Juventus and Villarreal and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.
Villarreal arrive for their second leg match of their last 16 tie against Juventus at the Allianz Stadium on Wednesday. Following a tense first leg encounter in the Champions League, the match finished 1-1.
It has been an impressive tournament so far for Juventus, who aim to make good use of playing at home. With four wins and just one defeat in their past six Champions League matches, few teams will fancy going up against them – not least at this stage.
It is a little difficult knowing what to expect from Villarreal, as three wins, one draw and two defeats in the previous six encounters in the Champions League seems a little erratic. It was enough, though, to see them survive their group as runners-up and reach this stage.
Juventus vs Villarreal stats and analysis
Juventus step into their next home match this coming Wednesday having scored a nice average of 1.8 goals in 10 Champions League matches. They managed a total of 18 goals, while also allowing 11 goals against. That is an average of 1.1 goals against per match. They were able to hang on to a clean sheet 5 times in those matches.
Villarreal are currently decent goalscorers, as they managed a bearable 14 goals in the past 10 Champions League outings for an average of 1.4 goals a game. Their opponents scored a total of 15 goals, and while Unai Emery’s men claimed 1 clean sheet, they conceded an average of 1.5 goals per match.
Facts and figures for Juventus vs Villarreal in Champions League.
- Juventus have not lost 17 of the last 18 matches
- Juventus have scored in 20 of the last 22 home matches
- In the last 5 matches in a row Juventus played, both teams scored
- Juventus have won 7 of the last 9 home matches
- Juventus have drawn 3 of the last 4 matches
- Villarreal have not lost 13 of the last 15 matches
- Villarreal have conceded in 12 of the last 14 away matches
- In the last 3 matches in a row Villarreal played, both teams scored
Juventus vs Villarreal – Team News
Leonardo Bonucci, Denis Zakaria, Weston McKennie, and Federico Chiesa are injured for Juventus. Giorgio Chiellini and Paulo Dybala are doubtful.
Villarreal, meanwhile, will be without the injured Alberto Moreno. Juan Foyth, Raul Albiol, Etienne Capoue, and Gerard Moreno are doubts.
Predicted XI
Juventus vs Villarreal Preview
Juventus Form
Juventus swept all aside in their last three matches and started off by winning 0-1 against Fiorentina. They went on to defeat Spezia 1-0 and made it three on the spin against Sampdoria in a 1-3 victory.
Villarreal Form
Villarreal are a bit back and forth currently, but at least mostly forth, as they beat Espanyol by 5-1. Following that up proved too difficult, as they lost 1-0 against Osasuna, before claiming three points in a 1-0 win against Celta Vigo.
Juventus vs Villarreal H2H
Betting on the draw would have earned you a sound profit the last time Juventus played Villarreal at Estadio de la Ceramica. The pair split the points in a 1-1 match, where no one managed to get the upper hand. Picking a winning bet based on their h2h record is a bit of a lottery, and the punter with a keen eye for a long shot might opt for the high-value price here.
Full Time betting
It doesn’t matter whether your betting strategy involves accumulators or singles, the bookmakers will offer odds on this game. Juventus are currently priced at 2.14 to win, while the draw is 3.40. The away win for Villarreal at 3.80 could also rack up an accumulator.
Primary goalscorer
Ahead of their Champions League showdown, both Juventus and Villarreal will be looking for their main strikers. Accordingly, we have listed some of the in-form players who are expected to be getting it on for each team this season.
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