Juventus vs Monaco Champions League Semi-final, Game 2 9 May, 20:45 (CET) Juventus Stadium
The 2016/17 Champions League has reached a crucial stage as the semi-final second legs is all that remains for Juventus and Monaco to book their place at the final in Cardiff.
Monaco have been a revelation this season but failed to live up to their attacking reputation in the first leg, against a very strong Juventus side. Having kept a clean sheet in both legs of the quarter-final against Barcelona, the Juventus defence were always going to be tough to break down and so it proved.
While keeping Monaco out in the first leg, a tactical switch by Juventus manager Max Allegri allowed his team to push forward with Dani Alves on the right side, protected by Andrea Barzagli who came into the defence alongside Giorgio Chiellini and Leonardo Bonucci.
Alves was at the heart of many of Juventus attacking moves and was on hand to create both goals for Gonzalo Higuain. The Argentine made no mistake with the two chances to give Juventus two away goals and a 2-0 lead to protect at home in the second leg.
2. Bookies Choice - Odds
Having defeated Monaco in the Stade Louis II, there is no doubt Juventus are going to be favourites to win the second leg in Turin. Not only have the Italian giants got the upper hand in the tie but they are yet to be defeated at home this season and have won their previous 17 games at home in all competitions. You can get 1.66 at bet365 for Juventus to win this game.
Monaco have it all to do after the defeat in the first leg and the fact they lost at home, does not bode well for a trip to the fortress that is the Juventus Stadium. Monaco are priced at 5.75 to defeat Juventus in the second leg, with the draw also available at 4.00, both with bet365.
In terms of the tie as a whole, Juventus are in pole position and their odds of 1.02 to progress reflect that fact. Monaco are on offer at 21.00 to make the Champions League final this season.
Juventus have kept a clean sheet in each of their last 4 matches at home, including two Champions League matches against Porto and Barcelona. The Bianconeri will be hugely confident of keeping another clean sheet and hitting Monaco on the break when the opportunities appear. You can get 2.75 with bet365 for Juventus to win to nil.
Despite keeping a clean sheet in the first leg, Monaco did create some good chances and with better finishing would have found the back of the net. With their talented attackers and willingness to get forward, they can score a goal in this match, even if the win may be out of reach. bet365 offer 3.40 for Juventus to win and both teams to score.
Looking at the team news and Juventus will be waiting on the fitness of Gonzalo Higuain who picked up a knock in the first leg but the Argentine should be fit to start the match. Monaco will be hoping Benjamin Mendy can return to the starting XI having missed the first leg but otherwise will likely be unchanged.
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Juventus vs Monaco Predictions, Betting Tips, Odds - Match Preview
Juventus vs Monaco Predictions, Betting Tips, Odds - Match Preview
Juventus vs Monaco
Champions League Semi-final, Game 2
9 May, 20:45 (CET)
Juventus Stadium
The 2016/17 Champions League has reached a crucial stage as the semi-final second legs is all that remains for Juventus and Monaco to book their place at the final in Cardiff.
Contents
1. Before the Second Leg...
Monaco have been a revelation this season but failed to live up to their attacking reputation in the first leg, against a very strong Juventus side. Having kept a clean sheet in both legs of the quarter-final against Barcelona, the Juventus defence were always going to be tough to break down and so it proved.
While keeping Monaco out in the first leg, a tactical switch by Juventus manager Max Allegri allowed his team to push forward with Dani Alves on the right side, protected by Andrea Barzagli who came into the defence alongside Giorgio Chiellini and Leonardo Bonucci.
Alves was at the heart of many of Juventus attacking moves and was on hand to create both goals for Gonzalo Higuain. The Argentine made no mistake with the two chances to give Juventus two away goals and a 2-0 lead to protect at home in the second leg.
2. Bookies Choice - Odds
Having defeated Monaco in the Stade Louis II, there is no doubt Juventus are going to be favourites to win the second leg in Turin. Not only have the Italian giants got the upper hand in the tie but they are yet to be defeated at home this season and have won their previous 17 games at home in all competitions. You can get 1.66 at bet365 for Juventus to win this game.
Monaco have it all to do after the defeat in the first leg and the fact they lost at home, does not bode well for a trip to the fortress that is the Juventus Stadium. Monaco are priced at 5.75 to defeat Juventus in the second leg, with the draw also available at 4.00, both with bet365.
In terms of the tie as a whole, Juventus are in pole position and their odds of 1.02 to progress reflect that fact. Monaco are on offer at 21.00 to make the Champions League final this season.
3. Juventus vs Monaco Betting Tips
Juventus have kept a clean sheet in each of their last 4 matches at home, including two Champions League matches against Porto and Barcelona. The Bianconeri will be hugely confident of keeping another clean sheet and hitting Monaco on the break when the opportunities appear. You can get 2.75 with bet365 for Juventus to win to nil.
Despite keeping a clean sheet in the first leg, Monaco did create some good chances and with better finishing would have found the back of the net. With their talented attackers and willingness to get forward, they can score a goal in this match, even if the win may be out of reach. bet365 offer 3.40 for Juventus to win and both teams to score.
Looking at the team news and Juventus will be waiting on the fitness of Gonzalo Higuain who picked up a knock in the first leg but the Argentine should be fit to start the match. Monaco will be hoping Benjamin Mendy can return to the starting XI having missed the first leg but otherwise will likely be unchanged.