Real Madrid
- The 3-1 home win over Villarreal CF in their weekend LaLiga game followed a Champions League win and they’ll head into Wednesday’s game on the back of a 3-match winning streak.
- Xabi Alonso has made the side his own since taking the reins in June 2025 and his strategy has been to play a possession-based game, with high intensity pressing and rapid transitions into attack after winning the ball.
- Jude Bellingham and Vinícius Júnior are perfect foils in this fluid system and the presence of Kylian Mbappé up front offers a finishing touch.
Juventus FC
- Igor Tudor has been Juventus’ head coach since March 2025 and his tactic has always been to set his team up in a back three, with wingbacks providing the width in attack and defending in a flat line.
- Juventus’s approach has been to press high and win the ball back in wide areas, then use their wing backs to transition with direct, vertical passes into the channels. According to our Real Madrid vs Juventus FC prediction, this tactical battle will be a fascinating subplot to watch.
- Dusan Vlahovic leads Juventus FC’s attack, with 2 UEFA Champions League goals from his first 2 matches.
- Chico Conceicao has been their most consistent attacking outlet recently, having scored 2 of Juventus’ last 4 goals in all competitions.
Head-to-Head
The last meeting between Real Madrid and Juventus FC was 3 months ago when Real Madrid edged out the Old Lady 1-0 at home in the Knockout Stage of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup .
Real Madrid
- Kylian Mbappé has scored 5 goals in 2 UEFA Champions League matches and 8 of Real Madrid’s last 15 goals in all competitions.
- Jude Bellingham and Vinícius Júnior are highlighted as key creative forces in the side.
Juventus FC
- Dusan Vlahovic has 2 UEFA Champions League goals from his first 2 matches.
- Chico Conceicao has scored 2 of Juventus’ last 4 goals in all competitions.
Betting Insights
- They’re odds-on favorites at 1.44, with Juventus FC 6.6 as outsiders based on our Real Madrid vs Juventus FC betting tips.
- Both teams have been scoring and conceding goals in Europe and with their contrasting tactics, the pick is Over 2.5 Goals at 1.6. This makes the Real Madrid vs Juventus FC betting tips particularly interesting for over/under market bettors.
Prediction
- We’re going with Real Madrid to come out on top.
- Over 2.5 Goals is the match play based on recent trends and contrasting styles.