Villarreal secured a crucial 1-0 home victory against Athletic Bilbao in their last La Liga match, extending their winning streak to three games. Villarreal are currently in high spirits, displaying strong attacking and defensive capabilities with meticulous tactical execution. Since Marcelino took over as manager, Villarreal have become increasingly well-rounded, aiming not only for La Liga but also for greater glory in the Champions League.
Juventus drew 1-1 with Atalanta in the last round, extending their winning streak to three matches, with three wins and two draws in the league, currently sitting in fourth place. However, their home game against AC Milan in four days is crucial, as it relates to their Champions League and Serie A prospects. Bremer and Thuram are both unwell and may miss this match. Rugani and McKennie may start, but neither is a regular starter and they need to prove themselves in practice. Tudor also needs to weigh the pros and cons, as resting key players versus developing substitutes is a difficult dilemma.
Despite Villarreal's home advantage, Juventus will rely on Vlahović's sharpness and their unbeaten away record of 26 matches. Bremer's absence is a concern, but Juventus's fierce counter-attacks and solid defense should offset this. A draw is likely the best-case scenario, but a narrow victory for Juventus is not out of the question.
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Recommendation: Juventus +0.25