Juventus vs Chelsea betting preview

Juventus Form: DWWLW

After an interesting summer where they targeted Robin van Persie and Luis Suarez yet ended up with Nicklas Bendter on loan, Juventus have still carried on from where they left off last season; topping the table after thirteen games as they look to retain the title. Despite their impressive league form though, they still sit in third position in their Champions League group after winning only one of their opening four games. Choose a free bet for this match.

As is the system preferred by many Italian teams nowadays, Juve play with three at the back, those three being Italian stalwarts Leonardo Bonnucci, Giorgio Chiellini and Andrea Barzagli. With the protection of either Andrea Pirlo, Arturo Vidal or Paul Pogba, they have become extremely difficult to break down and have the best defence in Serie A, conceding just nine goals. Up front, they possess the experienced pairing of Fabio Quagliarella and Mirko Vucinic, along with the talented Sebastian Giovinco, who has really come into form this season. With such a clever midfield being them, they will be very dangerous to a shaky Chelsea defence.

Chelsea Form: LDWDW

After a fine start, Roberto Di Matteo’s side haven’t won for four games in the league. They lost at the weekend away at surprise package West Brom and their shaky defence along with their wasteful finishing will have concerned their Italian manager. This had lead to strong rumours that out of form forward Fernando Torres will be dropped.

In the Champions League, they sit in a promising position, joint top of the group with Shakhtar Donetsk but only one point ahead of Tuesday’s opponents Juventus. The Londoners will have Mata back for this game, and him, along with fellow attacking midfielders Eden Hazard and Oscar will be crucial if they are to get the victory needed to progress to the last sixteen.

Match Prediction: Draw 3.40 at William Hill

Also: Both teams to score 1.65 at William Hill

The Turin giants head into this game knowing full well how important a win would be; in their final group game, they face a tricky trip to Donetsk whereas Chelsea have Danish minnows Nordsjaelland at home.

It will be a closely fought game, with Juventus the favourites given their home advantage, but with both sides possessing such talent going forward, goals can be expected.

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Article by Anthony Cunningham

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