Juventus vs Manchester City prediction and betting tips on December 11, 2024
Game Prediction
On December 11, 2024, in the 6th round of the UEFA Champions League group stage, Juventus will host Manchester City. Both ambitious giants have faced a series of setbacks and will seek to secure a victory in this head-to-head encounter to finally delight their supporters.
Our Prediction for Juventus vs Manchester City
Juventus last season showed signs of recovery after a long period of decline. They won the Coppa Italia, but only Inter Milan and AC Milan performed better in Serie A. However, despite these achievements, there were still significant concerns about their performance, which led to the early dismissal of Massimiliano Allegri and a decision to overhaul the squad. On the other hand, Manchester City triumphed in the Premier League again, but they were eliminated on penalties by Real Madrid in the Champions League and lost the FA Cup final to their local rivals Manchester United.
The Italians are now led by Thiago Motta, a coach who famously took Bologna to the Champions League. However, his time in Turin has so far yielded mixed results, with many draws in Serie A. In the Champions League, Juventus has secured wins over PSV Eindhoven and RB Leipzig but suffered a home defeat to Lille and draws with Lille and Aston Villa.
For Manchester City, despite a quiet transfer window, they started the season well, winning the English Super Cup and topping the Premier League. However, they have suffered an unexpected slump, which has also affected their Champions League campaign. After a 0-0 draw with Inter Milan, they managed to beat Slovan Bratislava and Sparta Prague, but then suffered a heavy 1-5 loss to Sporting Lisbon and blew a 3-0 lead against Feyenoord.
Key Stats and Trends
- Juventus has failed to win in their last three Champions League matches.
- Manchester City has not won in their last two games.
- Manchester City scores 31% of their goals between the 0-15 minute mark.
- Manchester City has conceded in each of their last 7 matches.
- Juventus wins the first half in 28% of their matches, while Manchester City wins the first half in 53% of their matches.
Possible Starting Lineups
Juventus (Possible lineup): Di Gregorio – Cambiaso, Gatti, Kalulu, Savona – Thuram, Locatelli, Yildiz, Koopmeiners, Francisco Conceição – Weah
Manchester City (Possible lineup): Ederson – Gvardiol, Ake, Akanji, Lewis – Gundogan, Mateus Nunes, Grealish, Foden, Bernardo Silva – Haaland
Head-to-Head Matches: Juventus vs Manchester City
The teams have met only a few times, with Manchester City winning their first encounter in the 1976 UEFA Cup. Since then, Juventus has triumphed three times, with two matches ending in a draw.
Free Prediction for Juventus vs Manchester City
Although Manchester City is considered the favorite, there are some concerns about their defense. Therefore, we recommend betting on "Over 2.5 goals" (odds – 1.99).
Stay informed about the UEFA Champions League group stage standings and your team's performance before placing your bet on the upcoming match!