Juventus – Sporting – UEFA Champions League Prediction and Preview

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Juventus – Sporting – UEFA Champions League: 18th October 2017

After six consecutive titles won in Italy, there are clear signs that Juventus is forced to hand over the relay. Having achieved only one point in the last two stages (2-2, Atalanta, 1-2, Lazio) and not having the same security and solidity in the game as he did in previous seasons, Massimiliano Allegri’s band has to demonstrate that simply passes through a bad pass easy to overcome. Although they were considerably strengthened by the defensive holes left by Bonucci and Dani Alves, the decline of the “bianconers” began even at the start of the regular season, in the Supercup lost to Lazio, score 2-3. With more fierce competition than ever in Serie A, and here we are talking about Naples, “Batrana Lady” is facing difficult times, and a success on Wednesday night with Sporting would be an ideal step for starting a new series of conquest victories.

Championship, above all

As Sporting technician Jorge Jesus said at the time of the FCSB doubles in the UCL qualifiers, Sporting’s priority is to win the championship after a long period of hegemony belonging to rivals Porto and Benfica. With seven straight victories and one draw in eight rounds of “Primeira Liga,” the one played against FC Porto, the “lions” are the leader and they are not going to make any wrong moves until the end. He’s giving him the coveted title. In addition, Sporting is somewhat “assured” in terms of European adventure. Giving a golden success to the inaugural stage of the group, 3-2 on the Olympiakos field, the Portuguese have secured a tremendous advantage in the third place in this infernal group, including Barcelona and Juventus.

Probable teams:

Juventus (4-2-3-1): Buffon-Sturaro, Barzagli, Chiellini, Alex Sandro-Khedira, Matuidi- Cuadrado, Dybala, Mandzukic- Higuain

Absent: Howedes, De Sciglio, Pjanic (?), Marchisio (?) (Injured)

Conclusions & tips

Given the circumstances of this game, we expect a solid evolution of the hosts. Besides the fact that the value difference between the two bands remains considerable, Juventus still needs victory, not only in terms of ensuring a quiet journey in groups, but also to avoid the premise of a crisis that could seriously affect the goals of “Old Ladies” this season.

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