Juventus and PSV shift their focus to the UEFA Champions League as they clash in their group-stage opener at Allianz Stadium. Both teams secured direct qualification, with Juventus finishing third in Serie A last season and PSV clinching the Eredivisie title. Can the Dutch giants pull off an upset, or will the Italian powerhouse start strong?
📅 Match Date: February 12, 2025
⏰ Nepali Time: 1:45 AM
🏟 Venue: Allianz Stadium, Turin
Team Preview
Juventus’ Performance
Juventus enter the Champions League after missing out last season, determined to make a deep run. They have started their Serie A campaign unbeaten, securing two wins and two goalless draws. Their solid defensive form has seen them keep four consecutive clean sheets.
Thiago Motta’s men were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw against Empoli in their last match, despite fielding a strong squad. With a crucial Serie A clash against Napoli coming up, squad rotation might be on the cards.
PSV’s Performance
PSV are in red-hot form, boasting a perfect start in the Eredivisie with five consecutive wins. They resumed their domestic campaign with a dominant 2-0 victory over NEC, with Luuk de Jong and Guus Til finding the net early.
Peter Bosz has named a 22-man squad for the trip to Turin, including Mauro Júnior and Noa Lang, who were doubtful due to fitness issues. With a strong attacking record, PSV will look to make an early statement in Europe.
Head-to-Head and Key Stats
- This will be the first-ever competitive meeting between Juventus and PSV.
- Juventus have faced Dutch clubs 22 times, recording 11 wins. Their last encounter with a Dutch side was against Ajax in the 2018-19 UCL quarterfinals, where they lost 3-2 on aggregate.
- PSV have played against Italian teams 26 times, winning 9 and losing 11.
- Juventus had a disastrous 2022-23 UCL group-stage campaign, losing five of six matches.
- PSV are unbeaten in their last five UCL group-stage matches, with three ending in draws.
- The Dutch side have never won an away game against an Italian club in the Champions League.
🔵 Possible Juventus Starting XI:
Szczęsny; Danilo, Bremer, Gatti; Cambiaso, Locatelli, Rabiot, Weah; Chiesa, Vlahović, Kean
🔴 Possible PSV Starting XI:
Benítez; Teze, Boscagli, Ramalho, Dest; Veerman, Schouten, Saibari; Bakayoko, De Jong, Lang
Match Prediction
Juventus have been solid defensively, while PSV bring an attacking edge. With both teams in good form but facing a tight schedule, this could end in a closely fought draw.
🔮 Prediction: Juventus 1-1 PSV
Where to Watch from Nepal
Fans in Nepal can watch the match live on:
✅ Score808
✅ Live7HD
✅ Epics Sports
