Juventus vs Stuttgart Prediction, Team News, Lineups

Juventus vs Stuttgart, Prediction, Stats, Timeline, Preview, Team News, and Lineups | UEFA Champions League, October 22, 2024.

Juventus vs VfB Stuttgart face off on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, in an exciting UEFA Champions League group-stage match at the Allianz Stadium. This will be the third fixture in the campaign for both teams, and both are eager to secure points as they strive for a place in the knockout stages.

Tournament: UEFA Champions League
Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Time: 20:00 GMT
Venue: Allianz Stadium, Turin

Juventus’ Recent Form and Performance

Juventus have enjoyed an impressive start to their Champions League 2024-25 campaign. Under new head coach Thiago Motta, the Bianconeri remain unbeaten across all competitions this season. In Serie A, they sit comfortably in second place, with four wins and four draws from eight matches. Their European journey began with a commanding 3-1 victory over PSV Eindhoven, followed by a thrilling 3-2 away win over RB Leipzig despite playing with 10 men for much of the match.

Currently, Juventus rank seventh in the overall Champions League standings, looking to further solidify their position in the top eight. A win against Stuttgart would inch them closer to qualifying for the knockout rounds.

Stuttgart’s Struggles and Recent Form

In contrast, Stuttgart’s Champions League run has been less than stellar. The German side, 25th in the standings, suffered a 3-1 defeat to Real Madrid in their first match before settling for a 1-1 draw against Sparta Praha at home. Their domestic form isn’t much better, with just two wins from seven Bundesliga games, leaving them ninth in the league.

Stuttgart’s performances have been inconsistent, and they’ll be looking to turn things around in Turin. However, going up against an unbeaten Juventus side on their home turf will be a daunting challenge.

Juventus Team News

Key Player Out: Michele Di Gregorio
Juventus will be without their first-choice goalkeeper, Michele Di Gregorio, following his red card in the previous match against RB Leipzig. This suspension leaves a gap in goal, but Mattia Perin is expected to step in.

Other absences include Arkadiusz Milik, Nicolas Gonzalez, Teun Koopmeiners, and Weston McKennie, all sidelined due to injuries. In a significant blow, Gleison Bremer is ruled out for the rest of the season with a torn ACL.

Stuttgart Team News

Key Injuries: Chris Fuhrich, Dan-Axel Zagadou
Stuttgart is also grappling with several injuries. Chris Fuhrich, Dan-Axel Zagadou, Justin Diehl, Leonidas Stergiou, Luca Raimund, and Nikolas Nartey are all out of action, limiting their squad options.

Juventus vs Stuttgart Lineups

Juventus Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Mattia Perin
Defenders: Andrea Cambiaso, Federico Gatti, Pierre Kalulu, Nicolo Savona
Midfielders: Nicolo Fagioli, Douglas Luiz, Manuel Locatelli
Attackers: Kenan Yildiz, Dusan Vlahovic, Nicolas Gonzalez

Stuttgart Predicted Lineup (4-1-4-1):

Goalkeeper: Alexander Nubel
Defenders: Pascal Stenzel, Anthony Rouault, Jeff Chabot, Maximilian Mittelstaedt
Midfielders: Atakan Karazor, Angelo Stiller, Deniz Under
Attackers: Enzo Millot, Ermedin Demirovic, Jamie Leweling

Juventus vs Stuttgart Stats

Juventus in the Champions League 2024-25:

Matches Played: 2
Wins: 2
Goals Scored: 6
Goals Conceded: 3

Stuttgart in the Champions League 2024-25:

Matches Played: 2
Wins: 0
Draws: 1
Losses: 1
Goals Scored: 2
Goals Conceded: 4

Juventus vs Stuttgart Timeline

Kickoff: October 22, 2024, 7:00 PM GMT
First Half: Expect Juventus to dominate possession, while Stuttgart will focus on counter-attacking opportunities.
Halftime Analysis: Juventus’ midfield strength should give them control, but Stuttgart’s defense, led by Anthony Rouault, will try to hold firm.
Second Half: Stuttgart will need to push for a goal, while Juventus might opt for a more defensive strategy, especially if they are ahead. Watch for Dusan Vlahovic to be a key factor in breaking Stuttgart’s defense.
Final Whistle: Juventus will likely secure a narrow victory, though Stuttgart could push them to the limit.

Juventus vs Stuttgart H2H Record

This will be the first-ever competitive meeting between Juventus and VfB Stuttgart. With no previous encounters, both teams will be navigating new ground in this clash of styles.

Key Players to Watch

Dusan Vlahovic (Juventus)

The Serbian striker has been in sensational form for Juventus this season. Vlahovic has netted seven goals in 10 appearances across all competitions, including two goals and one assist in the Champions League. With his physical presence and lethal finishing, Vlahovic will be a constant threat to Stuttgart’s defense.

Ermedin Demirovic (Stuttgart)

Demirovic is Stuttgart’s top scorer this season, with five goals in seven Bundesliga appearances. Though he hasn’t scored in the Champions League yet, his ability to find the back of the net makes him a crucial player for Stuttgart as they aim to upset Juventus.