Juventus (Italy – Serie A) | Borussia Dortmund (Germany – Bundesliga) |
Over 1.5 goals: | 19 matches in 24 played |
Over 2.5 goals: | 12 matches in 24 played |
Average goals/match: | 2.7 goals/match |
Top Scorer: | Tevez C. (14 goals scored) |
Standings: | 1st place (57 points) |
Odd: | 2.05 |
Over 1.5 goals: | 15 matches in 22 played |
Over 2.5 goals: | 12 matches in 22 played |
Average goals/match: | 2.7 goals/match |
Top Scorer: | Aubameyang (9 goals scored) |
Standings: | 12th place (25 points) |
Odd: | 4.10 (increased from 3.40) |
Possible Lineups
Missing Players
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Kwadwo Asamoah |
|
Out | 7.01 |
Andrea Barzagli |
|
Doubtful | N/A |
Luca Marrone |
|
Doubtful | N/A |
Alessandro Matri |
|
Doubtful | N/A |
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Kevin Großkreutz |
|
Out | 7.17 |
Sven Bender |
|
Doubtful | 7.16 |
Erik Durm |
|
Doubtful | 6.96 |
Mats Hummels |
|
Doubtful | 6.64 |
Ciro Immobile |
|
Doubtful | 7.24 |
Sebastian Kehl |
|
Doubtful | 7.2 |
Preview
Dortmund should be focused on their Champions League clash with Juventus, and should play his strongest team against the italians. They didn’t cross a good form this season and they had been passed through a bad period, having won 2 of their five group matches. In the Bundesliga, Dortmund is ranked on the 12 th place in the standings with only 23 points.Dortmund have regained confidence with back-to-back wins.
They have scored 7 goals in these wins and seem to be more versatile on the attack again. They impressively finished top of Champions League Group D with just one defeat, scoring 14 goals, which set up a last-16 meeting with Juventus. Dortmund’s win over Stuttgart made it 3 from their last 3. Their recent form has helped move them away from the relegation zone, which will have boosted confidence ahead of the daunting trip to the Juventus Stadium. The club decide it’s priorities and the Champions League it is certainly on the top of Dormund list so they will try to go all out to win tonight’s game.
By the other hand, Juventus comes from Serie A with another win on Friday night. The Turin based side are now 9 points clear at the summit of Italy’s top tier and they can now focus their efforts on progressing in Europe. In the national championship, Juventus dominated the competition, they almost conquered the 4th consecutive title in Serie A, having now a lead of 9 points compared with AS Roma the no.2 in the clasament. The hosts had Arturo Vidal back in full training on Sunday following a minor injury while Romulo and Kwadwo Asamoah will miss the game due to injury. Spanish strikers Alvaro Morata and Fernando Llorente are in contention for a starting berth in attack. New signing Alessandro Matri, defender Andrea Barzagli, and Luca Marrone are doubtful.
Juventus have lost only one league game this season and they are unbeaten at home in Serie A with 10 wins and 2 draws. Massimiliano Allegri’s team have the best defense in the Italian league, having conceded only 12 goals in 23 matches.