Lyon vs Juventus Prediction & Betting Tips - Champions League

Prediction published on 22/02/2020, 16:36  by James | Modified on 22/02/2020 at 17:36 in Champions League Predictions

Juventus travel to France this week for the first leg of their round of 16 Champions League clash against Lyon. The reigning champions of Serie A are enduring a testing title battle in this campaign with both Lazio and Inter Milan on their tails. The incredible form of Cristiano Ronaldo keeps them one step ahead of their chasers. Ronaldo was among the scorers as Juventus beat SPAL 2-1 on Saturday. It was a landmark occasion for the Portuguese goal addict, the 11th successive Serie A match in which he scored, equalling a record held by Gabriel Batistuta and Fabio Quagliarella. Typical of a player who seems to break multiple records every week, Ronaldo achieved the feat on his 1,000th senior appearance, that strike being goal number 725 of a stellar career. The one advantage that Lyon have is that a scouting report won't be necessary on this game's dangerman. 

Lyon have suffered a more difficult campaign than Juventus. Losing key players like Memphis Depay and Jeff Reine-Adelaide to injury has limited their attacking options while a difficult relationship with their own fans has added to the feeling of dissatisfaction. They still have quality within their ranks, the goals of Moussa Dembele playing a big part in keeping them in the hunt for European places. He has yet to score in the Champions League but with 20 goals this season (including six in his last ten appearances), Dembele is an obvious threat. In six previous encounters, Lyon have failed to win against Juventus. They struggled in the group stage and have failed to make it past the last 16 round in their last three attempts. Although they have only lost four of their last 18 European games - pulling off big wins over Man City in that time - this seems like a tall task for Lyon. Back an away win.