Verdict: Goal to be scored in both halves
Best Odds: 8/11
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
Two camps who will get their respective Champions League adventures underway on Tuesday night, Juventus will welcome Borussia Dortmund to Turin.
Juventus
Starting with the hosts, while Juventus might have been left frustrated during their downbeat World Club Cup campaign over the summer, Igor Tudor’s men haven’t shown any signs of a hangover since opening up the 2025/26 campaign. Getting proceedings underway with a routine 2-0 victory against Parma on August 24th, the Italian heavyweights also marked their return from September’s international break with a sensational performance over the weekend. Eventually landing a frantic 4-3 victory at home against bitter domestic rivals Inter Milan, Juventus have won their first three Serie A appearances by an aggregate score of 7-3. Really finding a clinical edge in the final third, the former Lazio boss should find the mood in his camp at a real high heading into Tuesday’s Champions League opener.
Juventus Team News
Missing out with a reported muscle injury against Inter Milan over the weekend, Juventus are once again sweating over the fitness of Portuguese international Francisco Conceicao. However, despite currently serving a domestic suspension, Andrea Cambiaso will return to Tudor’s squad.
Opening his Serie A account on Saturday after attracting plenty of Premier League interest over the summer, 20-year-old Kenan Yildiz will play a leading role in the final third. Former Bournemouth defender Lloyd Kelly will start at the heart of Juventus’ defence in Turin.
Borussia Dortmund
As for the visitors, signing off the 2024/25 campaign in the midst of a sensational run of form, Borussia Dortmund opened up proceedings last month simply looking to carry on from where they left off prior to the summer interval. Marking their return to Bundesliga action over the weekend with a routine 2-0 victory away at Heidenheim, Niko Kovac’s side have enjoyed a bright start and will be excited by a trip to Italy in midweek. In fact, continuing on from last season, the German giants have not suffered a single domestic defeat since returning from March’s international break. However, facing what is a stern examination when they travel to Turin on Tuesday night, BVB did sign off their summer preparations with a 2-1 friendly defeat against Juventus in rural Germany last month.
Borussia Dortmund Team News
Missing out over the weekend and yet to make a single appearance since opening up the 2025/26 campaign, Borussia Dortmund will once again be without former Juventus star Emre Can here. However, Kovac’s camp are hopeful that German international Julian Brandt will be able to make a full return in Turin.
Despite completing a permanent switch from Sunderland over the summer, Jobe Bellingham will likely settle for a spot on the bench. Already notching four goals in his opening three Bundesliga appearances, the red-hot Serhou Guirassy will play a leading role in attack.
Juventus vs Borussia Dortmund Key Factors to Consider
- When Juventus travelled to rural Germany for a friendly battle on August 10th, the Old Lady collected a 2-1 victory on foreign soil.
- Likewise, Juve have won three of their previous four meetings against Borussia Dortmund across all competitions.
- Juventus have won their first three Seire A appearances this season by an aggregate score of 7-3.
- BVB have won just five of their previous 13 Champions League showdowns on foreign soil.
- Dortmund’s opening three Bundesliga appearances this season have proceeded 11 goals at both ends of the pitch.
Conclusion
While Borussia Dortmund might have continued to impress on either side of the summer break, Kovac’s side will be bracing themselves for a stern examination on foreign soil. Watching Juventus mark their return from September’s fortnight interval with a famous 4-3 victory at home against bitter historic rivals Inter Milan, neutrals will be hoping for another thriller on Tuesday night. Two European giants who will get their respective Champions League adventures underway in Turin, chances could come thick and fast here.
Verdict: Goal to be scored in both halves
Best Odds: 8/11
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
