Following a dramatic 4-4 draw against Borussia Dortmund in their opening Champions League fixture, Juventus is set to return to European action. They will face Villarreal on Wednesday for the second matchday of the world`s most prestigious club competition. Igor Tudor`s Juventus side has enjoyed a strong start to their domestic season, currently sitting just one point behind the Serie A leaders with 11 points from five matches. Similarly, the Spanish side, Villarreal, has also had a robust start in LaLiga, trailing Real Madrid by three points after six matches. However, their Champions League campaign began with a 1-0 defeat to Tottenham in London.
Match Details
- Date: Wednesday, October 1
- Time: 3 p.m. ET
- Location: Estadio de la Cerámica, Villarreal, Spain
Juventus` recent performance in the Champions League reveals a pattern of draws, with four in their last six league phase matches. The Bianconeri have also managed only three victories in their previous twelve group stage or league phase encounters. Villarreal is making its fifth appearance in the Champions League, marking their first return since the 2021-22 season, when they achieved their best-ever run by reaching the semifinals. The Spanish team did not participate in European competition during the 2024-25 season; their most recent continental campaign was a journey to the Round of 16 in the 2023-24 Europa League.
Possible Lineups
Villarreal XI: Luiz Junior; Santiago Mourino, Rafa Marin, Renato Veiga, Sergi Cardona; Tajon Buchanan, Santi Comesana, Pape Gueye, Alberto Moleiro; Nicolas Pepe, Georges Mikautadze.
Juventus XI: Michele Di Gregorio; Pierre Kalulu, Daniele Rugani, Lloyd Kelly, Joao Mario; Teun Koopmeiners, Manuel Locatelli, Andrea Cambiaso, Francisco Conceicao; Kenan Yildiz, Jonathan David.
Match Prediction
Juventus enters this match in excellent form this season and is widely favored to secure a victory against the Spanish side on Wednesday. However, it is anticipated to be a challenging contest for Tudor`s team.
Predicted Score: Villarreal 1, Juventus 2
Champions League Matchday 2 Schedule
All times U.S./Eastern
| Match | Time |
|---|---|
| UEFA Champions League Matchday Overview | 12 p.m. |
| Qarabag vs. Copenhagen | 12:45 p.m. |
| Union Saint-Gilloise vs. Newcastle United | 12:45 p.m. |
| UEFA Champions League Today (Pre-Match Show) | 2 p.m. |
| The Golazo Show | 3 p.m. |
| Borussia Dortmund vs. Athletic Club | 3 p.m. |
| Villarreal vs. Juventus | 3 p.m. |
| Arsenal vs. Olympiacos | 3 p.m. |
| Monaco vs. Manchester City | 3 p.m. |
| Bayer Leverkusen vs. PSV | 3 p.m. |
| Barcelona vs. Paris Saint-Germain | 3 p.m. |
| Napoli vs. Sporting Club Portugal | 3 p.m. |
| UEFA Champions League Today (Post-Match Analysis) | 5 p.m. |
