Juventus vs Lokomotiv MoscowChampions LeagueDate: Tuesday, 22 October 2019Kick-off at 20:00 UK / 21:00 CETVenue: Allianz Stadium (Turin).
TEAM NEWS Juventus vs Lokomotiv Moscow
JUVENTUS
Juventus top Group D on goal difference with four points from two matches and have won their last six matches in all competitions, taking them to the top of Serie A.
Aaron Ramsey, Mattia De Sciglio and Douglas Costa is still struggling with injury and a doubt for this game, so coach Maurizio Sarri is not possible to play a lot.
Federico Bernardeschi, Gonzalo Higuain and Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to continue as the front three, although Paulo Dybala also an option in attack.
Predicted line-up (4-3-3): Szczesny; Cuadrado, Bonucci, De Ligt, Alex Sandro; Khedira, Pjanic, Matuidi; Bernardeschi, Higuain, Cristiano Ronaldo
Not available: Perin (Injured), Chiellini (Hurt), Pjaca (Hurt), Mandzukic (Out of favor)
Doubtful: De Sciglio (Hurt), Ramsey (Hurt), Douglas Costa (Injured)
Lokomotiv Moscow
Lokomotiv Moscow have won their two league games since losing 2-0 to Atletico Madrid earlier this month, but has won just one of their last 14 away matches of the Champions League.
Luka Djordjevic possible loss after going off injured during a league match against Akhmat Grozny Friday, leaving Eder as the only fit striker.
Grzegorz Krychowiak sit Friday's game but could return here while Boris Rotenberg, Jefferson Farfan, Maciej Rybus and Anton Miranchuk all definitely out.
Predicted line-up (4-5-1): Guilherme; Ignatyev, Höwedes, Corluka, Idowu; Zhemaletdinov, Barinov, Krychowiak, Murilo, João Mário; Eder
Not available: Rotenberg (Injured), Farfan (Hurt), Smolov (Hurt), Rybus (Hurt), Anton Miranchuk (Injured)
Doubtful: Djordjevic (Injured), Krychowiak (Injury)
Juventus vs Lokomotiv Moscow - Match Stats
Juventus have won both previous matches between the sides without conceding, out 4-0 aggregate winners in the 1993-1994 UEFA Cup first round.
A 2-1 win at Leverkusen on Matchday 1 was Lokomotiv's first away win in the Champions League since a 2-1 win at Galatasaray in the 2002/03 first group stage. their record of two wins, qualifying included, is D4 L9.
Lokomotiv last trip to Italy brought a goalless draw at Palermo in the group stage of the 2005/06 UEFA Cup. Beaten in three of their first four visits (D1), they have drawn the last two.
Juve have won all three home games against Russian visitors, scoring nine goals and conceding only one.
Prediction
Juventus 2-0 Lokomotiv Moscow
Juventus are unbeaten in all competitions this season and came into Tuesday's game on the back of six wins in a row after a 2-2 draw against Atletico Madrid. Lokomotiv Moscow topping the table in the Russian Premier League and while they impressed against Bayer Leverkusen, they were found wanting against Atleti.
The Bianconeri are overwhelming favorites to bag victory at Allianz Stadium on Hard Tackle and we expect them to collect three points without hiccups, with Cristiano Ronaldo is likely to achieve another personal milestone.
