UEFA Champions League Preview: Juventus, Chelsea Set For Mammoth Clash

The Allianz Stadium in Turin is set to host the mammoth Group H clash between current European champions Chelsea and slumbering Italian giants, Juventus.

Both teams recorded opening wins on Matchday 1. Chelsea dispatched Zenit in a slim 1-0 win, while Juventus who have been woeful in the Serie A recorded a comfortable 3-0 win over Swedish outfit Malmo FF.

Both teams experienced different fortunes over the weekend. Inconsistent Juventus recorded a 3-2 win over Sampdoria, while Chelsea who have been very impressive in all competitions, dropped points in a 1-0 defeat to rivals Chelsea last Saturday.

The odds look set to favour Chelsea having been unbeaten in six away games, and are in better form compared to their Turin rivals but will be wary as Juventus are no pushovers.

Both teams last met in the 2012 UEFA Champions League group stage, which saw both teams draw 2-2 at Stamford Bridge, which Juventus recording a solid 3-0 win in Turin

Both teams have significant injury losses, but it shouldn’t be enough to take the gloss off what should be a fantastic fixture.

Injuries

Juventus: Alvaro Morata, Kai Jorge, Paolo Dybala

Chelsea: Christian Pulisic, Mason Mount, N’golo Kante, Reece James

Kick off: 8.00 pm

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