On Tuesday evening, FC Barcelona faces Juventus in the last day of Group G of the Champions League. Barcelona needs a draw to secure their 1st place while Juventus need to win by at least two goals to come back up.
FC Barcelona vs Juventus Soccer Betting Tips – Champions League
Heavily heckled lately after the loss of his title in Spain and by the humiliation experienced in the Champions League, Barça struggled to start his season in the league, losing many points which plunged him into 2nd part of the table. On the other hand, for some time, the Catalans are much better and they remain on a beautiful victory against Osasuna (0-4) before moving to Cadiz this weekend. At the same time, the Blaugrana filled up in this group G by winning all of their matches in this group during the first 5 days. Winners of Juventus in the first leg (0-2), they did not give details in their double confrontations against Ferencvaros (5-1 and 0-3 last week) and Dynamo Kyiv (2-1 and 0-4). In the standings, they find themselves leaders in the standings with 3 units ahead of their opponent of the day.
Opposite, Juventus is therefore 3 units behind Barça after losing at home in the first leg (0-2). Otherwise, the Old Lady assured against the other teams in this group by defeating Ferencvaros (1-4 and 2-1) and Dynamo Kyiv (0-2 and 3-0) last week. On the other hand, in Serie A, the Bianconerri did not start on their usual standards and they only occupy 4th place in the standings, 6 units behind the first place occupied by AC Milan. If they are undefeated, the Turinese concede too many draws. Hanging on by Benevento (1-1), they will try to revive against Torino in the derby on Saturday.
Staff for FC Barcelona vs Juventus
On the Barcelona side, the usual holder’s Pique, Sergi Roberto and Fati and the less important defenders Samuel Umtiti and Araujo are still unfit to play. Also, note the new injury of crack Dembélé who relapsed when he was starting to come back well. On the other hand, the former Toulousain Braithwaite continues to honour the confidence given to him by his coach. He has also scored 4 goals in his last 3 games. At his side, Antoine Griezmann regains a lot of confidence and he has been involved on 7 goals in the last 5 games. Left at rest during the last two matches of C1, Messi should this time play.
On the Juventus side, the legend Buffon, the defender Chiellini and the Turkish international Demiral will probably not be on the trip to Catalonia. Suspended this weekend, the very good Alvaro Morata will be back. This is excellent news considering that the Spanish striker has already scored 6 goals in this competition this season. At his side, we should find the intractable CR7, author of 10 goals in all competitions this year.
The compositions for FC Barcelona vs Juventus
The probable composition of Barcelona:
Ter Stegen – Dest, Mingueza, Lenglet, Sergi Roberto – Busquets, Pjanic – Messi, Grizemann, Pedri – Braithwaite Absent: Piqué, Sergi Roberto, Fati, Umtiti, Araujo, Dembelé (injured).
Not sure: None.
The planned tactical disposition (4-2-3-1):
Ter Stegen
Dest – Mingueza – Lenglet – Sergi Roberto
Busquets – Pjanic
Messi – Griezmann – Pedri
Braithwaite
The probable lineup of Juventus:
Szczesny – Cuadrado, Bonucci, De Ligt, Alex Sandro – Chiesa, Artur, Rabiot, Kulusevski – Ronaldo, Morata.
Absent: Buffon, Chiellini, Demiral (wounded)
Not sure: None.
The planned tactical disposition (4-3-3):
Szczesny
Cuadrado – Bonucci – De Ligt – Alex Sandro
Chiesa – Artur – Rabiot – Kulusevski
Ronaldo – Morata
The history of the confrontations FC Barcelona vs Juventus
For 10 years, the two teams have crossed paths 7 times. Barça leads with 4 wins against just one for Juventus and two draws.
The key points for the match FC Barcelona vs Juventus
– Barcelona have been doing much better in recent games.
– Barcelona won the first leg (0-2).
– Juventus are not sovereign this season.
– Barca’s attacking players such as Griezmann, Braithwaite and Dembélé are back in great shape.
This meeting will be played behind closed doors.
The two coaches will have the right to 5 substitutions.
FC Barcelona vs Juventus Soccer Betting Tips
Imperial in this group, Barça could secure its 1st place by winning in this meeting. Barcelona victory!
Betting Tips: Barcelona
Odds: 1.96
