PSV Eindhoven vs Juventus: Champions League Play-Off Second Leg Preview

Juventus Aim to Secure Round of 16 Spot in Eindhoven

Juventus take a narrow 2-1 lead into the second leg of their Champions League play-off tie against PSV Eindhoven. With a spot in the round of 16 at stake, both teams will be looking for a strong performance at the Philips Stadion on Wednesday night.

Match Details: PSV Eindhoven vs Juventus

• Date: Wednesday, February 19, 2025
• Kick-off Time: 20:00 BST / 15:00 ET / 12:00 PT
• Venue: Philips Stadion, Eindhoven, Netherlands
• Referee: Slavko Vincic (Slovenia)
• VAR: Alen Borosak (Slovenia)

PSV Eindhoven vs Juventus: Head-to-Head Record

• Juventus Wins: 2
• PSV Wins: 0
• Draws: 0
• Last Meeting: Juventus 2-1 PSV (February 11, 2025)

Team Form (Last 5 Matches in All Competitions)

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PSV Eindhoven Team News & Predicted Lineup

Injury Update:
PSV have several long-term injuries, with Ricardo Pepi out for the season due to a serious knee injury. Malik Tillman and Sergino Dest remain sidelined, while defensive concerns persist with Rick Karsdorp and Olivier Boscagli doubtful for this clash.

Manchester United loanee Tyrell Malacia could feature off the bench, while Ivan Perisic, who troubled Juventus in the first leg, is expected to start on the left wing.

PSV Eindhoven Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)

Benitez; Ledezma, Flamingo, Obispo, Junior; Schouten, Veerman; Bakayoko, Saibari, Perisic; De Jong

Key Player: Luuk de Jong
The Dutch forward’s aerial ability and experience will be crucial if PSV are to break down Juventus’ defense.

Juventus Team News & Predicted Lineup

Injury Update:
Juventus will be without Arkadiusz Milik, while Gleison Bremer, Juan Cabal, Pierre Kalulu, and Douglas Luiz remain sidelined.

Randal Kolo Muani, who provided an assist in the Derby d’Italia victory over Inter, is expected to start ahead of Dusan Vlahovic in attack. Samuel Mbangula, last week’s match-winner, is pushing for a starting spot.

Juventus Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)

Di Gregorio; Weah, Gatti, Veiga, Cambiaso; Thuram, Locatelli; Gonzalez, McKennie, Yildiz; Kolo Muani

Key Player: Randal Kolo Muani
The French forward has added pace and dynamism to Juventus’ attack since arriving in January.

PSV Eindhoven vs Juventus: Match Prediction

PSV are unbeaten at home this season, making this a difficult test for Juventus. However, the Bianconeri only need a draw to progress, and their counter-attacking ability could prove decisive.

Juventus’ defensive discipline and clinical finishing on the break should allow them to see out the tie, but PSV will likely create plenty of chances.

Prediction: PSV Eindhoven 1-1 Juventus

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