No doubt about the feature match of the night. Juve take on Bayern in a game that the German side must win to progress to the knock-out stage of the competition. At punt in play we don't think they are going to be good enough to do it.
Juventus have a great UEFA record and are unbeaten in 16 home games in the Champions League. The last time the boys in stripes suffered a last home reverse in Europe was when losing 1-0 to Deportivo La Coruña in the first knockout round in 2003/04. Their defensive record in this time has been formidable with eleven clean sheets and just six goals conceded. It is a big ask for Bayern and it got bigger last Saturday night when Juve won the Derby D'Italia against Inter Milan with a deserved 2-1 victory. They have been strong at home this season having recorded five wins, the only reverse coming against Napoli, when they threw away a two goal lead. Team news is that Buffon is a doubt, we think he will play, but that Chiellini is ruled out.
Coach Ferrara said: "It's a pity not to have Chiellini because he was in great form. However I fully trust Legrottaglie. Trezeguet is available to play from the first minute."
Bayern have had a stop start season but have still found themselves in fourth palce in the Bundesliga, following a 2-1 victory against the team with the very long name on Friday. Gomez is starting to pay back some of the faith invested in him when he was purchased in the summer but the side will again be without Ribery who has been a key loss this season. Robben will play but Van Gaal refused to be drawn as to whether he would start.
Bayern have a fair away record in the Champions League. They have won 50% of their last 12 games and only lost three.
Tonight should be a great game to watch and at 2.3 with Totesport we favour Juve. The bet however is to lay Bayern at around the 3.5 mark with Betfair, after checking the team news that Buffon is playing in goal for the Italian giants.
