Juventus welcome Manchester Metropolis to the Allianz Stadium for a vital UEFA Champions League league part conflict and that is the facet Thiago Motta has chosen.
Each groups discover themselves in precarious positions, sitting twentieth and twenty second respectively within the desk, degree on eight factors and at the moment occupying spots for the knockout spherical play-offs.
The Bianconeri enter the match on a nine-game unbeaten streak throughout all competitions, although their current type has been characterised by a sequence of attracts. Of their final Champions League outing, Juventus battled to a goalless draw in opposition to Aston Villa. This development of sharing the spoils has grow to be a trademark of Thiago Motta’s tenure, with the crew drawing 11 of their 18 matches below his management.
Juventus’ house type within the Champions League this season has been combined, with one win and one loss of their two earlier contests on the Allianz Stadium. Nevertheless, they boast a three-match house unbeaten streak in all competitions, which ought to present some confidence heading into this important fixture.
Manchester Metropolis, alternatively, come into the match on the again of an exciting 3-3 draw in opposition to Feyenoord, nevertheless, that closing rating belies the context of the match, Metropolis went three up at house and it was unthinkable that they might not choose up three factors, nicely, they didn’t.
Regardless of their current struggles, together with a six-match away winless streak, Metropolis have managed to attain in 4 consecutive Champions League matches. Nevertheless, their defensive frailties have been uncovered, conceding 13 targets of their final six matches throughout all competitions.
The historical past between these two sides favours Juventus, who’re unbeaten of their final 5 encounters in opposition to Manchester Metropolis. Their most up-to-date assembly on the Allianz Stadium in November 2015 noticed Juventus emerge victorious with a 1-0 win.
As each groups look to safe their place within the knockout phases, this match guarantees to be a tense and carefully fought affair. Juventus can be hoping to capitalise on their house benefit and up to date unbeaten run, whereas Manchester Metropolis can be desperate to rediscover their successful type and climb up the desk.
