I will continue to support Italians today for a few reasons that we will address below

Juventus has been improving their performances on the pitch a lot, but in addition, they are also showing a higher level of confidence and rapport since last year's games. Tactically, the team has shown itself very well against the last opponents and there were few chances of goals against their defense.

Some players are still unavailable like defenders Bonucci, Alex Sandro, midfielder McKennie, and striker Chiesa. On the other hand, there is a good chance that key player and striker Paulo Dybala will be at the coach's disposal today.

After the 1x1 score in the IDA game, both teams enter the field with chances of classification, however, the hosts clearly have an advantage for playing at home and for showing a more compact game and a higher technical level. There are 4 consecutive victories and 12 unbeaten games for Juventus. At home, they won 8 of the last 10 games. Okay, the teams that Juventus faced are not at the first European level, but they are certainly close to Villareal's technical level, so it's a good sample to use here.

Even greater confidence after a good victory in the last round of Serie A when they defeated Sampdoria by 3-1 away from home and now they are closer to the first position of the championship. In the Champions League, the history of the Italians is also pleasant since they recorded 5 wins, 1 draw, and 1 defeat in the 7 games played so far.

On the other hand, Villareal wants to make history in the competition and advance to the next stage, however, some stones are in the way of the team today since some important players are out, such as midfielder Alberto Moreno, striker Paco Alcacer, and defender Ruben Pena. Besides them, defenders Raul Albiol, Juan Foyth, midfielder Capoue and key striker Gerard Moreno are in doubt for today's game, with little chance of acting.

In addition to the absences, they have also shown a weaker level of play in recent games and do not seem to be at their best for this decisive duel. The team won again in the Spanish league, 1-0 against Celta de Vigo, after losing to Osasuna on the road. But the technical repertoire has been weak, with few submissions and few clear chances to score, achieving the victory only in the final stretch of the second half.

Their record in the Champions League is 3 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses in the 7 games so far, with 13 goals scored and 10 goals conceded.

It will be a difficult duel for both teams however the hosts are showing an evolution inside the bigger field. In addition, the absences of the visitors should be more missed for their tactical game, especially in this decisive duel on the road. Juventus should win today and for that reason, we will bet on them.

My probable score here is 1-0 2-1

Marco Antonio, 

GL!