The Champions League returns on Tuesday evening with a fire-cracker of a tie in Turin. Tottenham were the surprise package in the group stages, defeating the likes of Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund whilst Juventus will be keen to improve on last year’s impressive performance in the competition.
UEFA Champions League – Juventus v Tottenham – 1st Leg – Juventus Stadium – Tuesday 13th February 2018 – 19:45 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 23/10 at Skybet |
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The Old Lady have had an excellent start to the season and sit only 1 point behind early season pace setters Napoli with 59 points from their opening 23 games. Juve have are the top scorers in Serie A with 59 goals from their 23 games played so far although conceding 15 goals in 23 games is very unlike an Allegri side. Gonzalo Higuaín has had a sensational season in Turin – notching 15 goals in all competitions at an average of a goal every 156 minutes.
Tottenham
Tottenham sit in 5th place in the Premier League, 1 point outside of the Champions League places with 12 games still to play. Mauricio Pochettino’s men have been in sensation form in the Champions League this season and topped Group H ahead of Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund and APOEL Nicosia. Harry Kane has scored a staggering 31 goals in all competitions this term and the England man simply cannot stop scoring – including a last minute equaliser against Liverpool on Sunday.
Head to Head
This is the first ever competitive meeting between the two sides and it promises to be a highly entertaining encounter. The return leg is due to take place at Wembley Stadium on Wednesday 7th March 2018.
Juventus v Tottenham – Betting Odds and Predictions
Juventus are notorious for keeping things tight in big games but Spurs have numerous goal scoring options.
Both teams to score – YES – looks a strong bet at 19/20 with Ladbrokes.
This will be a turgid affair if Juventus and Massimo Allegri have their way.
Under 2.5 goals in the game looks an excellent punt at 4/6 with Skybet.
Harry Kane is the man Tottenham look towards for goals and he has bagged 31 already this season.
Harry Kane to score anytime looks a good bet at 13/10 with Unibet.
This will be an attritional game between two very solid sides who could well cancel each other out.
The match to finish as a draw looks a real value bet at 23/10 with Coral.
Score Prediction
Juventus 1 – 1 Tottenham – 6/1 with Bet Victor.
Top Betting Tip Juventus v Tottenham
Juventus are a resolute outfit but Tottenham have plenty of flair and should give the ‘Old Lady’ a stern test. The match to finish as a draw and both teams to score looks a superb punt at 10/3 with William Hill.