Aston Villa will be hoping to bounce back to form under Unai Emery when they return to Champions League action on Wednesday.
The West Midlands side were beaten on matchday four, but they remain in a prominent position to reach the next stage of the competition.
Juventus have won two of their four matches in the competition this season. However, they come into the round after failing to win in their last two.
A victory on Wednesday would see them end the round above Villa in the overall standings.
Odds
Villa will be preferred to make home advantage count on Wednesday, as they are priced up at +142 on the moneyline. A victory for Juventus is available at +218.
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Aston Villa | +142 |
| Draw | +225 |
| Juventus | +218 |
Only a Third Meeting Between Villa and Juventus
| Total | Aston Villa | Juventus | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Champions League Games | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Goals | 7 | 2 | 5 |
Villa will come up against Juventus for just the third time in European history on Wednesday. Both previous encounters came during the 1982-83 campaign.
The Old Lady won both legs in the quarterfinal stage, achieving a 5-2 aggregate victory.
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Aston Villa vs. Juventus Key Stats
- Villa have won both of their home matches in the Champions League this season, keeping clean sheets in each of their fixtures.
- The Midlands side have won seven of their last eight home matches in European competitions, with five wins coming via a one-goal margin.
- Juventus have a poor record on the road in the Champions League, winning just once in their last seven.
Aston Villa Team News
Amadou Onana is a notable player missing for Villa this weekend, with the midfielder out until the start of December. Boubacar Kamara and Jacob Ramsey are both also out. Ezri Konsa could be fit enough for a place on the bench.
Possible Lineup
Emi Martinez (GK); Matty Cash, Pau Torres, Diego Carlos, Lucas Digne, Youri Tielemans, John McGinn, Leon Bailey, Morgan Rogers, Ross Barkley, Ollie Watkins
Juventus Team News
Dusan Vlahovic is out for Juventus for the next couple of weeks. Douglas Luiz is unlikely to feature against his former side, while Juan Cabal and Bremer remain out for the season. Nicolas Gonzalez is still a few weeks away from returning.
Possible Lineup
Michele Di Gregorio (GK); Nicolo Savona, Federico Gatti, Pierre Kalulu, Andrea Cambiaso, Weston McKennie, Khephren Thuram, Manuel Locatelli, Francisco Conceicao, Teun Koopmeiners, Kenan Yildiz
Aston Villa vs. Juventus Prediction
Champions League participation is beginning to impact Villa’s Premier League form, and Emery’s side has looked extremely fatigued in recent weeks.
Juventus have been a tough team to beat in Italy this term, and they are unlikely to give much away at Villa Park based on their excellent defensive record.
Therefore, the draw could be a likely outcome in the West Midlands.
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