Juventus vs Benfica Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Champions League, January 29, 2025
Juventus vs Benfica Preview
- Tournament: Champions League
- Date: Wednesday, Jan 29
- Kick-off Time: 08:00 pm GMT
- Venue: Allianz Arena, Italy
Italian giants Juventus will play host to Portuguese club Benfica in their eighth game of the 2024/25 Champions League season at Allianz Arena. Both teams are enduring a mixed start to their Champions League campaign.
Hosts Juventus are undergoing a mixed season on both the domestic and European fronts as they are sitting 17th in the Champions League table with 12 points after seven games. They have demonstrated their attacking prowess in Serie A but have struggled to replicate in the UCL. They are expected to advance to the knockout stages. Dusan Vlahovic is leading the goalscoring charts with seven goals whereas Khephren Thuram has bagged four assists for himself.
Meanwhile, Benfica has endured a disastrous start to their Champions League campaign and will face an early elimination as they find themselves rooted in the bottom of the playoff spots. They occupy the 21st position in the table with 10 points after seven games. Ángel Di María and Kerem Aktürkoglu are leading goalscorers with six each whereas Kerem Aktürkoglu has also bagged five assists for himself.
Juventus Team News
The home side have been dealt with serious injury concerns as Arkadiusz Milik, Juan Cabal and Bremer are still out with their long-term injuries. Forward Dusan Vlahovic is expected to lead the line despite Randal Kolo Muani arriving on loan from PSG.
Benfica Team News
As for the visitors, they would be without the services of Renato Sanches (thigh) and Tiago Gouveia (shoulder) in this crucial tie. Manuel Jorge Silva who made a move this January could play some minutes in the second half.
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Juventus vs Benfica Predicted Lineups
Juventus Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: Di Gregorio
Defenders: McKennie, Kalulu, Gatti, Cambiaso
Midfielders: Locatelli, Thuram
Forwards: Yildiz, Koopmeiners, Mbangula; Vlahovic
Benfica Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: Trubin
Defenders: Araujo, Otamendi, Silva, Carreras
Midfielders: Barreiro, Luis
Forwards: Schjelderup, Akturkoglu, Kokcu; Pavlidis
Juventus vs Benfica Head-to-Head Record
The two sides have faced each other five times on the European stage. Benfica recorded three wins whereas the remaining two games ended in a draw.
| Date | Match | Competition |
| October 25, 2022 | Benfica 4-3 Juventus | UEFA Champions League |
| September 14, 2022 | Juventus 1-2 Benfica | UEFA Champions League |
| May 01, 2014 | Juventus 0-0 Benfica | UEFA Europa League |
| April 24, 2014 | Benfica 2-1 Juventus | UEFA Europa League |
| August 1, 2012 | Juventus 1-1 Benfica | Club Friendlies |
Key Players to Watch in Juventus vs Benfica
Dusan Vlahovic (Juventus)
The Italian attacker has been established as one of the sought-after players in the Serie A for many seasons and is the top-scorer for the Turin giants this season. Vlahovic had a mixed start to the season with only 12 goals in 25 appearances across all competitions and has accumulated a 1.19 xG in his last five games.
Angel Di Maria (Benfica)
Angel Di Maria who retired as Copa American champion in his final match for Argentina is one of the most influential players for Benfica and has made 20 goal contributions in 28 matches across all competitions.
Juventus vs Benfica Prediction
The Italian giants are the favorites for this tie due to their decent start to the 2024/25 campaign. The Turin giants have proven tough to beat this season and remain undefeated in Serie A. The Bianconeri were held to a disappointing goalless draw in their latest Champions League game and their recent turbulent form has raised many eyebrows.
As for Benfica, they have been one of the worst-performing teams in the Champions League but have still maintained their playoff spot in the table. The Portuguese giants have scored 14 goals in Europe so far this season and find themselves in a challenging position. The Eagles have been in formidable form scoring an average of three goals in their last three games.
Predicted Score: Juventus 3-0 Benfica
Where to Watch Juventus vs Benfica Live?
| Country | Where to watch |
| USA | CBS and TUDN |
| UK | TNT Sports |
| India | Sony |
FAQs
Q. When is Juventus vs Benfica?
The Juventus vs Benfica game will be played on 29th January at Allianz Arena.
Q. Where to watch Juventus vs Benfica live for free?
The game between Juventus and Benfica can be watched on ServusTV, RTÉ Player, and Tabii.
Q. What is the predicted score in Juventus vs Benfica?
The predicted score for Juventus vs Benfica is 3-1.
Q. What is the head-to-head record for Juventus vs Benfica?
The two sides have faced each other five times. Benfica recorded three wins whereas the remaining two games ended in a draw.