Juventus vs Manchester City Prediction and Betting Tips | 11th December 2024
The UEFA Champions League is back in action with another set of matches this week as Juventus lock horns with Pep Guardiola's Manchester City side in a crucial clash at the Allianz Stadium on Wednesday. Both teams have been inconsistent this season and will be determined to win this game.
Juventus vs Manchester City Preview
Manchester City are in 17th place in the UEFA Champions League standings and have not been at their best this season. The Cityzens were held to a disappointing 2-2 draw by Crystal Palace in their previous game and have a point to prove this week.
Juventus, on the other hand, are in 19th place in the Champions League table and have also been in poor form this season. The home side played out a 2-2 draw against Bologna over the weekend and will need to take it up a notch in this fixture.
Juventus vs Manchester City Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Juventus have a good record against Manchester City in European competitions and have won three out of the six matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Manchester City's one victory.
- After losing their first European game against Manchester City by a 1-0 scoreline in the UEFA Cup in 1976, Juventus are unbeaten in their last five such matches against the Cityzens.
- Manchester City are winless in their last five matches against Juventus on the European stage - their longest such active run against a single opponent in major European competitions.
- Juventus have lost four of their last six matches at home in the UEFA Champions League and lost their most recent such game against VfB Stuttgart by a 1-0 scoreline.
- Manchester City have conceded seven goals in their last two UEFA Champions League games.
Juventus vs Manchester City Prediction
Manchester City have been surprisingly poor this season and are in desperate need of a resurgence. Pep Guardiola's side has been uncharacteristically listless on multiple occasions and has a point to prove on Wednesday.
Juventus have also blown hot and cold this season and have a poor record at home in European games over the past month. Manchester City are the better team on paper and hold a slight upper hand going into this game.
Prediction: Juventus 1-2 Manchester City
Juventus vs Manchester City Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Manchester City to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Manchester City to score first - Yes