The iconic Estadio Santiago Bernabeu is set to host an electrifying Champions League clash on Wednesday as European powerhouses Real Madrid and Juventus vie for crucial points.
Real Madrid currently enjoy a flawless start to their UCL campaign with two wins, whereas Juventus have struggled to secure a victory, settling for draws in their opening matches.
Preview: Real Madrid vs Juventus
Following a narrow 2-1 triumph over Marseille, Real Madrid dominated Kairat Almaty 5-0 in their second group fixture, highlighted by Kylian Mbappe‘s impressive hat-trick.
Mbappe continued his fine form by netting the decisive goal in a 1-0 La Liga win against Getafe over the weekend. Under Xabi Alonso‘s guidance, Madrid currently lead La Liga by two points over Barcelona and sit just behind Bayern Munich in the Champions League standings due to goal difference.
Juventus, on the other hand, have experienced a rollercoaster start to their European campaign. Their opening game ended in a thrilling 4-4 draw at home against Borussia Dortmund, where they twice equalized in stoppage time despite conceding late goals.
In their second match, Juventus conceded a last-minute equalizer to Villarreal, resulting in a 2-2 draw. This marked their fifth consecutive stalemate before a 2-0 defeat to Como last weekend, extending their winless streak to six matches across all competitions.
Head-to-Head Record: Real Madrid vs Juventus
The two clubs have clashed 21 times in the Champions League, with Juventus holding a slight edge with 10 victories compared to Real Madrid’s nine.
Their most recent encounter was in the 2018 quarterfinals, where Real Madrid narrowly advanced 4-3 on aggregate, with the away side winning each leg.
Team Updates for Real Madrid vs Juventus
Real Madrid’s defensive lineup is currently hampered by injuries, with former Juventus defender Dean Huijsen, Antonio Rudiger, and Dani Carvajal all sidelined.
Although Trent Alexander-Arnold and Ferland Mendy have recently resumed training, their involvement in this match remains uncertain as the team prioritizes the upcoming El Clasico.
David Alaba sustained an injury during the win over Getafe, and Dani Ceballos was absent from that fixture entirely.
Juventus face fewer injury concerns, with only Bremer and left-back Juan Cabal unavailable for selection.
Expected Lineups
Real Madrid: Courtois; Valverde, Militao, Asencio, Carreras; Tchouameni, Camavinga; Mastantuono, Guler, Vinicius; Mbappe
Juventus: Di Gregorio; Gatti, Rugani, Kelly; Kalulu, Locatelli, Thuram, Cambiaso; Conceicao, Yildiz; David
Prediction and Betting Insights for Real Madrid vs Juventus
Juventus’ ongoing winless run and vulnerable defense make them susceptible to conceding goals, a trend bettors can reliably anticipate. Facing a confident Real Madrid side, buoyed by Mbappe’s stellar form and three consecutive wins, will likely prove overwhelming for the Italian squad.
Predicted Scoreline: Real Madrid 3-1 Juventus
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