Champions League preview and odds: Juventus vs Bayern Munich
Published on: 21/02/2016
Champions League preview and odds: Juventus vs Bayern Munich
February 23, 2016 19:45pm - Juventus Stadium
Champions League - Round of 16, First leg
Last year`s finalists, Juventus, will be trying to go one better this year, but first they must overcome the formidable challenge of Pep Guardiola`s Bayern Munich. The teams will begin their two-legged battle at the Juventus Stadium on Tuesday night.
Juventus unbeaten in 14
Juventus have won 13 of their last 14 matches in all competitions - with last Friday`s draw away to Bologna ending a run of 13 straight wins.
In the Italian top flight, Conte`s men are now unbeaten in 16, and have risen back to the top of the Serie A table following a shaky start to their campaign. On home soil. They are unbeaten in 16 games in all competitions and have only conceded five goals in that time - in fact, they have not conceded a goal on home soil in any of their last six games.
Pep looking to leave on a high note
Pep Guardiola will be leaving Bayern Munich in the summer, and would love to depart with another Champions League triumph to his name. His team are currently enjoying a 10-game unbeaten run in all competitions. The five-time former winners have made it to at least the semi-final stage in five out of the last six seasons.
In last year`s competition, the Germans were eliminated by the eventual winners Barcelona by a 5-3 aggregate score-line. They have only won two of their last seven matches away from home in the tournament.
Team news
The home side are still without Alex Sandro, Martin Caceres, Kwado Asamoah, while Giorgio Chiellini is a doubt.
Meanwhile, the visitors are without the injured defensive trio of Jérôme Boateng, Holger Badstuber, and Javi Martínez.
Recent form (league)
Juventus: WWWWW
Bayern Munich: WDWWW
Betting odds and tips
Juve do not concede many goals at home - however, Bayern have scored in 17 out of their last 20 away matches in all competitions. Likewise, Juventus have scored in their last 11 consecutive home games.
You can back Both Teams to Score at 19/20 with Bet365.
Published on: 21/02/2016
Any odds displayed within this preview were correct at the time of publishing (21/02/2016 16:28:34) but are subject to change.
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