Juventus vs PSV Prediction 17 Sep 2024

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📅 17 Sep 2024

⏰ 17:45 GMT +1

🏟 Allianz Stadium (Turin)

Juventus returns to European competition after a year’s absence due to financial regulation violations, facing PSV at the Allianz Stadium. Despite both teams’ illustrious histories and their previous European successes in the 1980s, this will be their first-ever meeting. Juventus, with a strong track record against Dutch teams (W9, D7, L6), will look to build on their unbeaten start under head coach Thiago Motta, who has yet to see his team concede a goal in four games (W2, D2). However, Juve needs to improve their scoring form after failing to find the net in their last two matches.

PSV, coming off a dominant Eredivisie season where they set a points record, will face a significant challenge in Turin. They have struggled in previous visits to Italy (W2, D4, L7), with their last win against an Italian side occurring in 2012. Head coach Peter Bosz, who has lost both prior UCL encounters with Juventus, faces a tough task as PSV looks to make an impact in a group that also includes PSG and Liverpool.

Players to watch: Samuel Mbangula has been impressive for Juventus, contributing three goals in his first two senior games. For PSV, Luuk de Jong, despite his UCL success last season, hasn’t scored an away goal in the competition since the 2018/19 season.

Where to watch Juventus vs PSV?

📺 Link to watch Juventus vs PSV Live Stream on TV

📋 Players to watch: Samuel Mbangula (Juventus), Luuk de Jong (PSV)

⚡️ Match Facts: Juventus has an impressive record against Dutch teams with 9 wins, 7 draws, and 6 losses. PSV has won only twice in their last 13 visits to Italy.

💡 Juventus vs PSV Prediction

Juventus enters this match with a strong defensive record under Thiago Motta and a favorable historical record against Dutch teams. PSV, while in good form domestically, faces a step up in competition and has struggled in past encounters with Italian teams. Expect Juventus to leverage their home advantage and solid defensive form to secure a win, though PSV’s attacking prowess could make it a closely contested game.

Juventus vs PSV Betting Tips

• Juventus to win: Given their solid form and historical advantage, Juventus is likely to edge out PSV.
• Under 2.5 goals: Juventus’ strong defense and PSV’s past struggles in Italy suggest a low-scoring match.
• Samuel Mbangula to score anytime: Mbangula has been a key contributor early in the season and could continue his scoring form.