Juventus vs PSV Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Champions League, February 11, 2025

Juventus vs PSV Preview

• Tournament: Champions League
• Date: Tuesday, Feb 11
• Kick-off Time: 08:00 pm GMT
• Venue: Allianz Arena, Italy

The two European heavyweights will face each other in the knockout rounds of the 2024/25 Champions League season at Allianz Arena. The Old Lady are considered a slight favourite but it won’t be a straightforward task due to PSV’s stellar form this season.

Hosts Juventus are undergoing a mixed season on both the domestic and European fronts as they are sitting 20th in the Champions League table with 12 points after eight games. They have demonstrated their attacking prowess in Serie A but have struggled to replicate the same in the UCL. Dusan Vlahovic is leading the goalscoring charts with 13 goals whereas Khephren Thuram has bagged five assists for himself.

Meanwhile, PSV has endured a stellar start to their Champions League campaign and are sitting six spots above Juventus in the 14th position with 14 points. Eredivisie champions PSV Eindhoven has a relentless attacking philosophy and we expect it to be an enthralling encounter. Ricardo Pepi is topping the goalscoring charts with 18 goals followed by Luuk de Jong with 14. Ismael Saibari and Noa Lang have also bagged eight assists each.

Juventus Team News

The home side have been dealt with serious injury concerns as the tri of Arkadiusz Milik, Juan Cabal and Bremer are still out with their long-term injuries. Forward Dusan Vlahovic is expected to lead the line whereas defender Pierre Kalulu is struggling with a muscular injury.

PSV Team News

As for the visitors, they would be without the services of star forward Ricardo Pepi who has been sidelined for the remainder of the campaign with a knee injury. Sergino Dest also remains out with his knee injury.

Juventus vs PSV Predicted Lineups

Juventus Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Di Gregorio

Defenders: Weah, Gatti, Veiga, Savona

Midfielders: Locatelli, Koopmeiners

Forwards: Gonzalez, McKennie, Yildiz; Vlahovic

PSV Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Benitez

Defenders: Junior, Obispo, Flamingo, Ledezma

Midfielders: Veerman, Schouten

Forwards: Perisic, Saibari, Bakayoko; De Jong

Juventus vs PSV Head-to-Head Record

The two sides have faced each other only once on the European stage. Juventus have recorded a win in that tie.

Key Players to Watch in Juventus vs PSV

Dusan Vlahovic (Juventus)

The Italian has been established as one of the sought-after strikers in the Serie A for many seasons and is the top-scorer for the Turin giants this season. Vlahovic had a mixed start to the season with only 13 goals across all competitions and has accumulated a 0.9 xG in his last five games.

Luuk de Jong (PSV)

Veteran Dutch striker Luuk de Jong will play a crucial role in PSV’s attack following Ricardo Pepi’s season-ending knee injury. The 34-year-old has made 22 goal contributions in 30 matches across all competitions.

Juventus vs PSV Prediction

The Italian giants are the favorites for this tie due to their decent start to the 2024/25 campaign. The Turin giants have proven tough to beat this season and have lost only once in the Serie A this season. The Bianconeri will be confident in their home tie against PSV despite their final Champions League game against Benfica.

As for PSV, they have been one of the surprising packages in the Champions League this season and have sustained only two victories in the competition. The Flying Farmers are leading the Eredivisie and would want to maintain their attacking verve in this tie. The Dutch giants have lost only once in their last 11 matches across all competitions.

Predicted Score: Juventus 3-2 PSV

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