LiontipsRB Leipzig vs Juventus. Prediction (odds 2.27) and bets for the Champions League match on October 2, 2024
Command Analysis
Current Form
RB Leipzig faced a challenging opening match in the Champions League with an away game against Atletico Madrid. The Bulls took the lead first but ultimately could not maintain their advantage, conceding a second goal in the 90th minute. Overall, the team managed to withstand Madrid's pressure effectively, but their opponents displayed excellent finishing, converting two out of four shots on target.
In the match against Atletico, Benjamin Šeško scored the goal. The Slovenian player poses a significant threat in attack, having netted four goals and provided three assists in seven matches this season.
Leipzig can be pleased with their Bundesliga start under Marco Rose. After five rounds, they remain unbeaten with three wins and two draws. With 11 points, Leipzig is currently in third place. However, they have experienced difficulties in breaking through the defenses of well-organized teams. They were unable to penetrate the backlines of Union and St. Pauli, resulting in two scoreless draws. Next, the Bulls will face a similar type of opponent, which raises some concerns.
Injuries and Suspensions
Uedaogo, Schlager, and Kampl are injured and will not be participating in today's match.
Notable Betting Trends
- In eight of Leipzig's last nine Champions League matches, both teams have scored
- In the previous 14 Champions League matches, Leipzig consistently conceded goals
- In their last four matches, Leipzig has been penalized for offside violations without a win
Projected Line-up: Gulacsi – Gertruida, Orban, Rüegg, Raum – Nuss, Saivold, Haidara, Simons – Šeško, Openda.
Current Form
Juventus has made a strong return to the Champions League, securing a 3-1 victory over PSV at home in their opening match. The outcome was largely determined in the first half, with the hosts scoring twice before PSV netted a consolation goal in stoppage time. It’s worth noting that the Old Lady displayed impressive attacking efficiency, landing three of five shots on target.
In Serie A, Thiago Motta’s men remain unbeaten with three wins and three draws. Just before their away trip to Leipzig, they convincingly defeated Genoa 3-0. Notably, Juventus has not conceded a single goal across six league matches. They sit second in the standings, just one point behind leaders Napoli.
Dusan Vlahovic continues to shine for Juve, scoring four goals in Serie A while the team has netted a total of nine. He also contributed an assist in the match against PSV.
Injuries and Suspensions
Milik, Weah, and Adzic are injured and will not play today.
Interesting Betting Trends
- In six of Juventus' last seven Champions League matches, at least three goals have been scored
- Juventus players have received no more than two yellow cards in six of their last seven away matches in the Champions League
- In four of the last five matches for the Old Lady, the halftime score was 0-0
Projected Lineup: Di Gregorio – Danilo, Kalyu, Bremer, Ruhi – Fagioli, McKennie – Gonzalez, Koopmeiners, Yildiz – Vlahovic.
Trends
Bet Total Corners for Leipzig Under 5.5
In 14 of their last 17 home matches in the Champions League Leipzig has failed to record more than five corner kicks
1.82Bet 1st Half: Total Under 1.5
In four of Juventus' last five matches there were no more than one goal scored in the first half
1.44Bet Exact Score 0:1
Three out of Juventus' four victories in the new season have been achieved with a clean sheet
9.30Bet Goals in Both Halves - No
In three of Leipzig's last five matches no goals were scored in either half
1.72Tip and bets
RB Leipzig started their Champions League campaign on a strong note despite a loss to Atletico. Today presents a tough challenge for the Bulls as they face an in-form Juventus, who have yet to concede a goal in the league and came close to a clean sheet against PSV. Observations from their Bundesliga matches reveal that Marco Rose's squad struggles when confronted with a well-organized defense. We believe bookmakers may be slightly overestimating the home team's capabilities, as tactical play against the Old Lady poses difficulties.
Our prediction is a Juventus victory with an Asian handicap (0) at odds of 2.27
Total Bet
When considering a total bet, we can't overlook Juventus' impressive defensive performance. The Turin side has not conceded a single goal in the last six Serie A matches, allowing opponents to score only during stoppage time against PSV. It's unlikely that Leipzig will manage to find the back of the net more than once today.
Our second bet is on Leipzig's individual total goals being under 1.5 with odds of 1.68.
First Half Bet
Juventus tends to take a measured approach on the pitch. In four of their last five matches, the first half ended with a score of 0-0, which is a possibility we anticipate for today as well.
Our prediction is a draw in the first half with odds of 2.25.
