Game: JUVENTUS vs CHELSEA
Type: Champions League
Date: 10 March, 2009
PREVIEW
Stadio Olimpico hosts the return leg of the Champions League's round of 16 where Juventus will be looking to overturn the 0-1 deficit from the 1st leg against Chelsea. Their attack have been lackluster lately, averaging only 1.10 goals in the last 10 matches. This has resulted in them winning only 2 out of their last 5 home matches, both by 1-0 scorelines.
Chelsea's away form has been impeccable, and their recent win over Coventry to reach the semifinals of the FA Cup will boost their confidence when they meet the Zebras. Since their loss to Liverpool in the league, they have gone on a 7 match unbeaten run - winning the last 6 and conceding only 2 goals in the process. In addition to this, Chelsea have not conceded in their last 3 away matches, which shows how difficult it is to penetrate their defense.
KWIK STATS
HOME > JUVENTUS
AWAY > CHELSEA
THE PICK
Chelsea holds the advantage in this match and with their backline holding the fort effectively, they can afford to sit and wait for Juventus to do all the running in search of the equalizing goal. I'd go with CHELSEA to shut out the home team, and a small stake on UNDER 2.5 goals considering how tight this match will turn out to be.
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