Juventus VS Lyon Match Prediction

Juventus and Lyon have met on five previous occasions, with both teams winning twice, one draw and two Lyon victories. All matches have come since 2013, with Lucas Tousart scoring the only goal of the first leg.

Juventus vs Lyon Betting Tips

Lucas Tousart may have left Lyon now, but his first-leg goal means they hold the advantage in this tie as they prepare to face Juventus in the second leg.
Juventus’ weak end to the Serie A season might give Lyon confidence too, but at least the Serie A champions have been in competitive action.

Lyon have played just one competitive game since lockdown – last week’s Coupe de la Ligue match with Paris Saint-Germain, which finished goalless only for Lyon to lose on penalties.

They have profited from lockdown in other ways – Tousart might be gone but Memphis Depay is fit and up front alongside Moussa Dembele again.

But Juventus’ match sharpness – and the fact they sealed the Serie A title early enough to rest players – should give them the nod.

They overturned a first-leg deficit at this stage last year, and they have the quality to do so again.

Juventus vs Lyon Recommended bets with odds

Juventus are 4/9 favourites with Bet365 and Betway to win this second leg, and a best price of 19/20 with Bet356 to win by enough to qualify for the quarter-finals.

A two-goal winning margin would be sufficient to get Juventus into the next round, and Betway are offering 14/5 on Juventus to win by two goals.
Cristiano Ronaldo will be key, and he is a best price of 13/20 to score at any time.

Juventus vs Lyon Prediction

Juventus lack the form but they at least have match sharpness and enough attacking quality to overturn their 1-0 deficit.

Correct score prediction: Juventus 2-0 Lyon

Juventus Team News

Sami Khedira will play no part in the rest of the Champions League campaign, with Juventus releasing him from their squad. Mattia de Sciglio, Douglas Costa and now Paulo Dybala too are all sidelined. They opted to rest players against Roma but could be back to full strength this time.

Juventus Key Players

Cristiano Ronaldo – The Portuguese legend will want another major trophy for his glistening cabinet. He has 35 goals and seven assists so far this season.
Leonardo Bonucci – The experienced captain will lead the backline, which needs to improve significantly on recent performances. 
Miralem Pjanic – The Barca-bound playmaker has three goals and eight assists so far this season and can sign off with a major win this month.

Juventus Team Form

With three defeats in the last four matches, Juventus did not exactly end with a flurry in Serie A, despite sealing yet another title. They won just two of their final eight games, in fact, finishing with a 2-0 loss to Cagliari and, despite Gonzalo Higuain’s early strike, a 3-1 defeat to Roma last time out.

Juventus Predicted Starting Line-up

Expected Line up: 4-3-3

Lyon Team News

Kone and Tete are doubtful but Lyon will otherwise be at full strength. Lucas Tousart, Martin Terrier and Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa have all left the club since the first leg and been removed from the Champions League squad.

Lyon Key Players

• Moussa Dembele – Scored 22 goals in 43 games in the 2019-20 season, leading Lyon’s scoring charts and also contributing seven assists.
• Memphis Depay – Started alongside Dembele last time out, he has scored 14 goals so far this season in just 19 appearances – he is one of the players to have benefited from lockdown, allowing him to get fit.
• Houssem Aouar – Nine goals and seven assist so far this season, from central midfield, show his importance in the middle of the park.

Lyon Team Form

Lyon have played just one competitive match since lockdown, with the Ligue 1 season having been curtailed, rather than restarting. That game was the Coupe de la Ligue match against PSG a week ago, which they drew 0-0 only to lose 6-5 on penalties.

Lyon Predicted Starting Line-up

Expected Line up: 3-5-2

Juventus limped over the line in Serie A - profiting from the big lead they had built up as oppose to form over the final, rescheduled month of the season. While they were playing, however, Lyon have had to make do with friendlies - the Ligue 1 season not restarting after lockdown. They hold a 1-0 lead in this tie, but Juventus can turn the tie around in the second leg.

Juventus have only won two of their last eight matches, including three defeats in their last four games.