Juventus vs PSV: Prediction, Preview And Betting Odds

For this game, we are not looking at anything past a home for Juventus; however, PSV will be expected to make proceedings difficult based on their impressive start to the season.

Juventus are in imperious home form, with the Old Lady unbeaten on home soil since February of this year. Juventus have no losses in four, with no goals conceded. Thiago Motta's side has kept a clean sheet in four of their previous five home fixtures while recording three wins from their last five.

PSV won't be easy opponents for Juventus, as the away side are top of the Eredivisie with five wins from five and 20 goals scored. In retrospect, the level of the opposition could hinder PSV once they face someone from Serie A, for example.For these reasons, we are leaning towards a Juventus home win by a margin of two goals. So we will say 2-0 to Juventus. Juventus 2-0 PSV.

Juventus have been defensively strong, particularly at home, and have kept clean sheets in four of their last five games. Despite PSV’s attacking form, expect Juventus to control the game and limit opportunities in a low-scoring affair.

Juventus are tough to break down at the Allianz Stadium, and PSV, while dangerous, may struggle to create clear chances. A 2-0 victory for Juventus seems a likely outcome based on their defensive form.

Match Overview

• Date: September 17, 2024
• Location: Allianz Stadium, Turin
• Kick-Off Time: 12:45 PM ET
• Where to watch: Paramount+

Juventus take on PSV Eindhoven in their opening UEFA Champions League match. The Italian giants have been solid at home under new manager Thiago Motta, while PSV, flying high in the Eredivisie, will look to test themselves against stronger opposition.

Form:

Juventus are in imperious home form, with the Old Lady unbeaten on home soil since February of this year. Juventus have no losses in four, with no goals conceded. Thiago Motta's side has kept a clean sheet in four of their previous five home fixtures while recording three wins from their last five.

Last season, Juventus were excellent at the Allianz stadium domestically, having only lost once in their 19 home games. Juventus averaged 2.11 points per game at home whilst scoring 26 games. Their defensive exploits earned them an excellent reputation last season, with a 55% clean sheet ratio last season. Their previous home game this season was a 0-0 draw against Roma. Their previous home win was a 3-0 win over Como, thanks to a goal from Samuel Mbangula, Timothy Weah and Andrea Cambiaso.

Key Players:

Dusan Vlahović will be a key figure in attack, while Manuel Locatelli and Teun Koopmeiners will likely control the midfield. Juventus' defense, led by Bremer, has been rock-solid.

Predicted Lineup:

Perin; Kalulu, Gatti, Bremer, Cambiaso; Locatelli, Luiz, Gonzalez, Koopmeiners; Yildiz, Vlahović.

Form:

PSV Eindhoven have excellently started the season, as they are top of the Eredivisie after five games, with a 100% record. The Dutch side have scored 20 goals and only conceded three. PSV have played two away games this season, resulting in a win for the away side. Their first away win was against Heracles, winning 3-1. PSV followed this up a week later with an astounding 7-1 victory over Almere City, largely thanks to Joey Veerman.

PSV Eindhoven were unbelievable last season, only losing once in their league campaign and scoring 111 goals. Their only defeat took place away from home after they recorded a points-per-game average of 2.47. PSV Eindhoven ended the previous season with only one loss in their last five away games.

Key Players:

Joey Veerman has been in fine form, and Luuk de Jong will lead PSV's attack. The duo will be crucial to PSV’s chances of finding the back of the net.

Predicted Lineup:

Benitez; Ledezma, Flamingo, Boscagli, Dams; Til, Schouten, Veerman; Bakayoko, de Jong, Tillman.