PSV Eindhoven host Juventus in the UEFA Champions League round of 16 playoff second leg, looking to overturn a slim deficit. The Dutch side boast an impressive home record but the Turin club are also solid on their travels and both teams could be set to cancel each other out.
Following the 2-1 defeat in the first leg, PSV come into this clash following a 2-2 draw with Utrecht, extending their unbeaten home record to 19 games, with 15 wins in that run. They have also been strong at the Philips Stadion in Europe, winning their last three matches and beating Liverpool 3-2 in their previous fixture in front of their fans.
The Dutch side are prolific in attack, scoring three or more goals in their last three home European matches. However, the defence remains a concern, with Peter Bosz’s team conceding in 10 of their last 11 matches in all competitions.
Juventus will head to Eindhoven full of confidence after a 1-0 victory over Inter Milan in Serie A. That was the fourth straight win in all competition for Thiago Motta’s men, a run that includes the victory in the first leg against PSV.
The Italians are also decent on their travels and are unbeaten in nine of their last 10 away matches in all competitions, playing out seven draws in that run. They have also drawn their last three away matches in the Champions League.
How the bookies view it: Bookies backing PSV
PSV Eindhoven have been installed as favourites among the bookies, with BoyleSports offering odds of 5/4 for a home win. A win for Juventus is priced at 19/10, while a draw is valued at 5/2 by BoyleSports.
Head to head: Juventus on top
Juventus have dominated this matchup, winning both previous encounters, including a 2-1 win in the reverse fixture. They also secured a 3-1 win over PSV Eindhoven in their first meeting during the league phase of the competition.
Players to watch: Eyes on Kolo Muani
Randal Kolo Muani remains a potent attacking threat for Juventus despite having a quiet time in the first leg. With five goals in just four appearances for the Turin club, the striker could be worth keeping an eye on at 2/1 by BoyleSports to score anytime.
Johan Bakayoko is always lively up front for PSV Eindhoven and has three goals in the last six matches in all competitions. The forward was also on target in the win over Liverpool and is priced at 11/4 to find the net once again.
Probable line-ups
PSV will miss Ricardo Pepi due to a knee injury while Sergino Dest and Malik Tillman are also long-term absentees. Luuk de Jong will lead the attack with Mauro Junior, Richard Ledezma and Tyrell Malacia vying for spots.
Randal Kolo Muani should lead the line for Juventus while Manuel Locatelli, Kenan Yildiz and Andrea Cambiaso are all pushing for starts. Bremer, Juan Cabal, Arkadiusz Milik, Pierre Kalulu and Douglas Luiz remain sidelined.
PSV Eindhoven: Benitez; Ledezma, Flamingo, Obispo, Junior, Schouten, Veerman; Bakayoko, Saibari, Perisic, De Jong
Juventus: Di Gregorio, Weah, Gatti, Veiga, Cambiaso, Thuram, Locatelli, Gonzalez, McKennie, Yildiz, Kolo Muani
Anything else catch the eye?
PSV’s last three home matches have produced over 3.5 goals and a repeat is priced at 17/10 with BoyleSports. Over 2.5 goals can also be considered at 8/13 with BoyleSports, who are also offering odds of 11/20 on both teams to score.
There were more goals after the break in the reverse fixture and a similar outcome is valued at 20/21 with BoyleSports.
This UEFA Champions League match between PSV Eindhoven and Juventus will be played on Feb 19, 2025 and kick off at 20:00. Check below for our tipsters best PSV Eindhoven vs Juventus prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
