Each day our exclusive MATCH OF THE DAQ service previews the big match of the day – usually a televised game.
As well as the preview we also bring you the head to head records of the two teams as well as a recommended bet on BETDAQ for the match.
Juventus v Chelsea
Champions League
K.O 19.45, ITV1
HEAD TO HEAD
(Max 10 only)
19 Sep 2012 Champions League, Chelsea 2 – 2 Juventus
10 Mar 2009 Champions League, Juventus 2 – 2 Chelsea
25 Feb 2009 Champions League, Chelsea 1 – 0 Juventus
PREVIEW
It’s hard to know which team will be feeling the pressure more tonight when Juventus host Chelsea in what promises to be a cracking encounter.
The Italian champions have drawn three of their four games in Europe this term and know failure to beat Juventus will mean they will face the daunting task of going to Shakhtar Donetsk having to win on matchday six.
Chelsea know a win will almost certainly assure their place in the next round and if Shakhtar also beat bottom side FC Nordsjaelland tonight, then the pair will be guaranteed places in the last 16. A loss tonight though, or even a draw, will mean Roberto Di Matteo’s men face the very real prospect of becoming the first holders of the Champions League to bow out in the group stages.
The Old Lady saw their 49-match unbeaten run ended by Inter Milan recently but still sit four points clear at the top of Serie A. On the other hand, the Blues have found themselves in a mini-slump with no win in four league games, although they ground out a much needed 3-2 win over Shakhtar last time in this competition.
Juventus are unbeaten in their last five home games against English opposition, but four of those have been draws and Chelsea have only won once in eight visits to Italy.
Chelsea’s Oscar is getting a reputation in the tournament as a hot-shot, having scored four goals in four games from just six shots on target, and at 5.4 on BETDAQ to score anytime he looks big. Di Matteo will likely play an attacking side and this game could be packed full of goals. The last twice these two have met there have been four apiece and over 3.5 goals looks a fair bet.
RECOMMENDATION: (1-10 points)
Back over 3.5 goals at around 2.86 on BETDAQ: 3 points
Back Oscar to score anytime at around 5.4 on BETDAQ: 1 point
Monday: +2.84 points
NOVEMBER RETURN TO DATE: -4.68 points
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