Juventus vs VfB Stuttgart
Champions League this season
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| 26 | 8 | 10 | -4 |
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Juventus host Stuttgart in UCL clash after win over Lazio.
With Juventus aiming for a historic third consecutive UEFA Champions League win under Thiago Motta and Stuttgart grappling with a five-game winless run, the Allianz Stadium promises an exciting clash on October 22, as the Italian giants strive to dominate their German rivals once more.
Juventus
Juventus are one of seven teams with maximum points after two games in the UEFA Champions League league phase. They will be aiming for a third consecutive win this midweek against Stuttgart.
The Italian side secured a 1-0 victory over 10-man Lazio over the weekend, marking their third win in their last five matches across all competitions [DWWDW]. This result extended their unbeaten streak to 10 games.
"I liked many things about the performance, above all the patience we showed in the second half. It was not easy, as even down to 10 men, Lazio are a very generous side who defend well," Thiago Motta told Sky Sport Italia. Under new manager Thiago Motta, Juventus remain undefeated this season.
The Italian giants are aiming to win their first three games in a UEFA Champions League campaign for the first time since 2021-22. They are also looking to replicate a record from 1995-96, where they won their first three Champions League matches while scoring three or more goals in each game.
Juventus have been strong against German teams in recent years, winning their last five major European fixtures against such opposition, in a streak dating back to 2019-20. However, the Old Lady have experienced struggles at home in the competition, losing three of their last five Champions League home matches, in contrast to winning 10 of the previous 11.
Manager Thiago Motta is expected to stick with a 4-5-1 formation, with Dušan Vlahović leading the line. While Weston McKennie is nearing a return from injury, Teun Koopmeiners and Nicolás González are sidelined alongside two other players.
VfB Stuttgart
Stuttgart suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat to Bayern Munich over the weekend, extending their winless streak to five games [DDDDL].
On matchday 2, Stuttgart managed a 1-1 draw against Sparta Prague. Kaan Kairinen’s equalizer in the 32nd minute cancelled out Enzo Millot’s early opener at 7 minutes.
Italian teams have historically posed a tough challenge for Stuttgart. They have only managed one victory in 11 major European matches against Italian opposition [1W, 4D, 6L].
Stuttgart’s recent form in the UEFA Champions League is similarly disappointing, with only three wins in their last 19 matches in the competition.
Manager Sebastian Hoeneß will likely field his preferred 4—5—1 formation, with Ermedin Demirović leading the attack as they attempt to turn around their poor form.
Despite injuries, both Nikolas Nartey and Leonidas Stergiou are nearing a return. However, four other players remain sidelined.
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