Juventus vs Atletico Madrid
Champions League
Date: Tuesday, 26 November 2019
Kick-off at 20:00 UK / 21:00 CET
Venue: Allianz Stadium (Turin).
TEAM NEWS
JUVENTUS
Juventus have won their last five games in a row in all competitions but a point against Atletico here will cover the top spot in Group D.
Cristiano Ronaldo missed the weekend victory over Atalanta as he struggles with a knee problem but he may return to the squad here.
Alex Sandro, Matuidi and Rabiot all carrying knocks at the moment and missed the match Atalanta so that they will all face the ultimate test fitness.
Predicted line-up (4-3-3): Szczesny; Cuadrado, demiral, Bonucci, De Sciglio; Khedira, Pjanic, Matuidi; Ramsey, Cristiano Ronaldo, Dybala
Not available: Perin (Injured), Chiellini (Hurt), Pjaca (Hurt), Mandzukic (Out of favor), Can (Not Eligible), Douglas Costa (Injured)
Doubtful: Alex Sandro (Hurt), Matuidi (Hurt), Rabiot (Hurt), Cristiano Ronaldo (Hurt), De Ligt (Injured)
Atletico Madrid
Atletico have not qualified for the knockout stages and they face a tricky test in Turin against Group D leaders Juventus on matchday five.
They welcome back both Partey and Saul after suspension because they missed the weekend match in Granada and the duo is expected to start.
Diego Simeone had a few injuries to deal with but he may rotate Arias back to Trippier while fit-again Joao Felix could start here.
Predicted line-up (4-4-2): Oblak; Arias, Felipe, Hermoso, Renan Lodi; Lemar, Saul, Partey, Koke; Alvaro Morata, Joao Felix
Not available: Garces Borja (Hurt), Savic (Hurt), Vrsaljko (Hurt), Diego Costa (Injured)
Doubtful: Gimenez (Injured)
Prediction: Juventus 1-1 Atletico Madrid
One look at the Spanish league table tells you not to miss Atletico are experts ... but they are also struggling to win.
Six wins, seven draws and one defeat recommend Los Colchoneros can secure the points in Turin, and that should be enough to finish second in the group - but defeat, coupled with the results either way in Moscow, will set nerves jangling.
Juventus vs Atletico Madrid Betting tips
Juventus win @ 2.00 (1/1)
Over 2.5 goals @ 2:20 (6/5).
