Champions League – Villarreal vs Juventus: Betting Preview

Juventus are gearing for a clash against Villarreal at Estadio de la Ceramica on Tuesday in a first-leg last-16 match in the Champions League.

With three wins, two defeats, and 10 points from the six Group F matches in the Champions League, more or less anything is to be expected from Villarreal, who made it past the group as runners-up. With Juventus having plowed through five wins to only one defeat for 15 points in their six Group H matches, Villarreal are well aware they have a tough task on hand in a round they enter as outsiders.

Pressure is on for Villarreal to deliver a good performance against Juventus in what seems to be an equal encounter. A narrow win is most likely needed before the return leg, if they are to stand any chance of making the next round.

Villarreal vs Juventus stats and analysis

Villarreal are relatively average in the art of goal-scoring these days. The hosts this coming Tuesday claimed a steady 14 goals in their previous 10 matches. An average of 1.4 goals per game. They simultaneously allowed their opponents 17 goals, or an average of 1.7 goals a game. They clawed out a clean sheet 1 time in this run.

Juventus are brimming with confidence in front of goal before the upcoming away match in the Champions League, as they can show off very handsome numbers from their previous 10 games. The visitors scored 2 times on average per match, for a total of 20 goals. They also let in 10 goals, leaving an average of 1 goal per match. They fought their way to 6 clean sheets.

Facts and figures for Villarreal vs Juventus in Champions League.

Villarreal vs Juventus – Team News

Villarreal might be looking at 3 missing players for their upcoming assignment against Juventus.

Gerard Moreno, Ruben Pena & Francis Coquelin are among the 3 players missing out for Villarreal this coming Tuesday. Giovani Lo Celso and Etienne Capoue are both doubts.

Juventus face a list of 3 absentees from the squad ahead of their next match this coming Tuesday in Spain.

Giorgio Chiellini, Federico Bernardeschi & Federico Chiesa are among the 3 players unlikely to feature for Juventus, when they travel to the Estadio de la Ceramica. Paulo Dybala, Luca Pellegrini, and Daniele Rugani are doubts.

Lineup Villarreal vs Juventus

Villarreal vs Juventus Preview

Yellow Submarine aims to stay unbeaten

Villarreal look in good shape before their upcoming match, as they seek to remain unbeaten. In their last three matches, they first beat Real Betis by 2-0, before drawing 0-0 with Real Madrid. They were back as winners last time out, when they took out Granada 4-1.

Bianconeri seeing one too many draws lately

Juventus currently look solid after going three matches unbeaten. They laid the groundwork by beating Sassuolo with a 2-1 scoreline, before settling for a point in a 1-1 draw against Atalanta. Their latest match once again had them share the points, this time in a 1-1 draw against Torino.

Villarreal vs Juventus H2H

Their only encounter in the Champions League between these sides was a belter of a game, which finished with a 1-4 scoreline. An uncommon result, but we would not mind a similar goal fest on Tuesday!

Villarreal go into their upcoming match against Juventus with a 100% winning record in recent Champions League meetings. In 1 encounter, that amounts to a 1-0-0 record for the home side, as they amassed a win rate of 100% matches. A record worth keeping in mind before you make a choice for your next accumulator, depending on your betting strategy.

Full Time betting

The bookmakers have the two sides more or less evenly matched in the betting market. If you fancy adding Villarreal to your accumulator, they will get you odds 2.50, as bookies predict they are in with a 40% chance of beating Juventus. If you wish to bet the draw, there are odds at 3.25 on offer, while an away win for Juventus is available at 3.15.

Over/Under betting

First legs can often be cagey affairs, but Villarreal were entertaining in the group stages. The Spanish side saw over 2.5 goals in four of their six matches. Juventus, on the other hand, had over 2.5 goals in two of their three away games in the group stages.

BTTS betting

Villarreal saw their fair share of goals on both ends of the pitch in the group stages. BTTS came up as a winning bet in four of their 6 matches, while Juventus only had BTTS once in the group stages.

Top marksman

Look no further than Arnaut Danjuma, when searching for a marksman, and he is on a strong run. He hit the target 4 times lately for Villarreal in the Champions League, while Paulo Dybala managed 3 goals in the last half dozen Champions League matches for Juventus. No doubt, both are looking to add to their tallies once again.