Wednesday 01/10/2014, 20:45, Champions League Groups, Atletico Madrid vs Juventus

Atletico Madrid vs Juventus Preview

Juventus started the regular season on a high note and is already at the top of the standings, tied for the lead with AS Roma. This is not the first time that their rivals come out firing on all cylinders, but past performance suggests that the team from the capital city slows the pace in the second half.

Meanwhile, the reigning champions are trying to make a deep run in the Champions League and the first step is to claim some points on the road against Atletico Madrid.

Atletico Madrid vs Juventus Odds

At Totepool

Atletico Madrid 2.20, Draw 3.20, Juventus 3.70

Atletico Madrid vs Juventus Tips

Juventus can consider itself unlucky due to the fact that over the course of time, the team always encountered tough opponents. Last season, they were pit against Real Madrid, a team that caused them plenty of headaches and in the end wall the most important European competition. This time, the Italians will face another Spanish team from the capital, the one that want the domestic championship last season.

Juventus is one of the few Italian teams capable of winning just as many games on the road and that's why they are hardly impressed by the fact that they play in Madrid tonight. The most recent victory also came away from home and they scored three goals without allowing one against Atalanta, winning with exactly the same score as one week ago.

It is unlikely for the visitors to try to take the initiative in Madrid, but they have plenty of players capable of scoring on counterattack. This is the kind of threat that Atletico Madrid should fear, because most of the goals conceded in the first round of the Primera Division came at the end of such plays.

On the bright side, the Spanish team won back-to-back games and managed to keep a clean sheet in both of them, which allowed them to close the gap separating them from Barcelona. Last season, they were in control, while the rivals were trying to stay within striking distance and this meant a great deal in the final rounds, when they won the title.

Key Facts

• Juventus hasn't lost in 15 games and won the last seven without allowing a single goal.
• Despite playing many Champions League games, these teams have never met before, so this match is a premier

Atletico Madrid vs Juventus Prediction

Juventus is credited with the second chance to win tonight, which makes perfect sense given Atletico Madrid's impressive home record. Furthermore, they made the deeper run last season, so it is perfectly normal for bookmakers who prefer the hosts for this fixture. This doesn't mean that punters should go with the flow, in fact they should do the exact opposite and read the visitors not to lose on the road.

Bet: Juventus or Draw @ 1.70 with Totepool