Juventus vs PSV Eindhoven: Champions League Knockout Play-off Preview & Predictions

Juventus and PSV Battle for a Place in the Champions League Round of 16

Juventus welcome Dutch champions PSV Eindhoven to the Allianz Stadium in the first leg of their Champions League knockout play-off. The two sides met earlier in the season, with Juventus securing a 3-1 victory. Now, both teams are aiming to reach the Round of 16.

Despite their strong start in Europe, Juventus struggled in Serie A, finishing 20th in the league phase standings with just 12 points from eight games. In contrast, PSV recovered from a slow start, winning four of their last five matches, including a crucial victory over Liverpool.

As the first leg approaches, both teams face selection issues, and the tactical battle between Thiago Motta and Peter Bosz will be key to determining the outcome.

Juventus vs PSV Eindhoven: Match Details

• Location: Turin, Italy
• Stadium: Allianz Stadium
• Date: Tuesday, February 11, 2025
• Kick-off Time: 20:00 BST / 15:00 ET / 12:00 PT
• Referee: Daniel Siebert (GER)
• VAR: Christian Dingert (GER)

Head-to-Head Record (All Competitions)

• Juventus wins: 1
• PSV wins: 0
• Draws: 0
• Last Meeting: Juventus 1-0 PSV (September 17, 2024) – Champions League

Current Form (All Competitions)

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Juventus Team News & Predicted Lineup

Juventus have several injury concerns ahead of this crucial fixture.

• Pierre Kalulu remains sidelined with a muscle issue.
• Andrea Cambiaso is struggling with an ankle injury.
• Arkadiusz Milik is out until March due to a calf problem.
• Gleison Bremer and Juan Cabal are long-term absentees.

Despite these setbacks, new signing Randal Kolo Muani has made an immediate impact and is expected to lead the attack. Renato Veiga could also feature in the starting XI.

Juventus Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):
Di Gregorio; Weah, Gatti, Veiga, Savona; McKennie, Locatelli; Gonzalez, Koopmeiners, Yildiz; Kolo Muani.

PSV Eindhoven Team News & Predicted Lineup

PSV’s main concerns are in defense.

• Adamo Nagalo was forced off during the recent draw against Willem II.
• Oliver Boscagli is also a doubt for the match.
• Malik Tillman, Ricardo Pepi, and Richard Ledezma are unavailable.

New signing Tyrell Malacia is available after joining from Manchester United but may not start ahead of Mauro Junior at left-back.

PSV Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):
Benitez; Karsdorp, Flamingo, Obispo, Junior; Veerman, Schouten; Bakayoko, Til, Lang; De Jong.

Juventus vs PSV Eindhoven: Score Prediction

Juventus will rely on their home advantage, and with Kolo Muani in fine form, they have the quality to edge past PSV. The Dutch side are an attacking threat, but missing key players like Tillman and Pepi could limit their effectiveness.

This tie is expected to be closely contested, but Juventus might take a narrow lead into the second leg.

Prediction: Juventus 1-0 PSV Eindhoven

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