PSV Eindhoven vs. Juventus: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview | Feb 19, 2025

PSV Eindhoven and Juventus clash at Philips Stadion on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at 20:00 GMT, as they battle for a place in the Champions League last 16. Juventus hold a slender 2-1 advantage from the first leg, but PSV will be looking to turn the tie around with their impressive home form.

Interesting Fact: Juventus have won their last 20 Champions League knockout ties when winning the first leg—a streak that dates back to 1979.

Team Analysis

PSV Eindhoven

PSV face an uphill task after their 2-1 defeat in Turin, where Ivan Perisic became the club’s oldest Champions League scorer but couldn’t prevent a late setback. The Dutch champions have struggled in knockout ties, failing to progress in eight of their last 11 after losing the first leg.

However, their home record is formidable, with a 12-game unbeaten run in Europe and three consecutive wins at Philips Stadion, including against Liverpool, Girona, and Shakhtar Donetsk.

Domestically, Peter Bosz’s men have slipped in form, surrendering top spot in the Eredivisie after a string of draws. They’ve only won twice in their last eight league games, making this a crucial match to restore confidence.

Current Form (Last 5 Matches):

➖ Draw – PSV 1-1 Utrecht
❌ Loss – Juventus 2-1 PSV
➖ Draw – PSV 2-2 AZ Alkmaar
✅ Win – PSV 3-1 Liverpool
➖ Draw – PSV 0-0 Twente

Key Players:

• Luuk de Jong – PSV’s talisman and top scorer this season, a key aerial threat.
• Ivan Perisic – Experienced winger who netted in the first leg.
• Joey Veerman – Creative force in midfield, vital for PSV’s build-up play.

Injuries & Suspensions:

• Ricardo Pepi (knee) – Out for the season
• Sergino Dest, Malik Tillman (long-term injuries) – Out
• Olivier Boscagli (muscle injury) – Doubtful

Home Form:

PSV have won their last three Champions League home matches, scoring 10 goals in the process.

Juventus

Juventus are in red-hot form, coming off a 1-0 win over Inter Milan in the Derby d’Italia. After a mid-season slump, they’ve now won four in a row, showing a much-improved defensive resilience.

Thiago Motta’s side left it late in the first leg, with Samuel Mbangula’s 82nd-minute goal securing a vital advantage. The Bianconeri have an exceptional European record, winning 20 consecutive knockout ties when leading after the first leg.

Despite their impressive run, Juventus have struggled away from home in Europe, drawing their last three Champions League away matches. A draw will be enough to qualify, but they’ll aim to wrap things up with another victory.

Current Form (Last 5 Matches):

✅ Win – Juventus 1-0 Inter Milan
✅ Win – Juventus 2-1 PSV
✅ Win – Juventus 3-0 Lecce
✅ Win – Juventus 2-1 Fiorentina
➖ Draw – Napoli 1-1 Juventus

Key Players:

• Randal Kolo Muani – The French striker has scored five goals in five games since joining.
• Weston McKennie – Scored in the first leg and has been a goal threat in Europe.
• Kenan Yildiz – Emerging young talent who provides an attacking spark.

Injuries & Suspensions:

• Dusan Vlahovic (out of favour) – Unlikely to start
• Bremer, Juan Cabal (long-term injuries) – Out
• Pierre Kalulu, Douglas Luiz (thigh injury) – Doubtful

Away Form:

Juventus have won just two of their last 10 away games (D7, L1) but have managed two consecutive away clean sheets in the Champions League.

Head-to-Head & Past Encounters

• Last meeting: Juventus 2-1 PSV (Feb 11, 2025)
• Juventus have won their last 20 Champions League ties after winning the first leg.
• PSV last eliminated a team after a first-leg defeat in 1989/90.
• Juventus are unbeaten in their last three matches vs. PSV.

Prediction:

Goal.mu/Mauri.bet predicts: PSV Eindhoven 1-1 Juventus

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Juventus are unlikely to take too many risks, knowing a draw is enough to qualify. PSV’s home form is excellent, but breaking down a compact Juve defence will be tough.

Betting Tips:

• Both Teams to Score: Yes ✅
• Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 ✅
• Anytime Goalscorer: Randal Kolo Muani ✅

Hot Stat:

Juventus have scored seven goals beyond the 60th minute in their last four matches.

Possible Lineups

PSV Eindhoven (4-2-3-1):

Benitez; Ledezma, Flamingo, Obispo, Junior; Schouten, Veerman; Bakayoko, Saibari, Perisic; De Jong

Juventus (4-2-3-1):

Di Gregorio; Weah, Gatti, Veiga, Cambiaso; Thuram, Locatelli; Gonzalez, McKennie, Yildiz; Kolo Muani

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