Following an exhilarating 4-4 draw against Borussia Dortmund in their opening Champions League fixture, Juventus is set to resume European play. They will face Villarreal on Wednesday, October 1st, for the second matchday of football`s premier club competition. Juventus has commenced the season strongly, trailing Italian Serie A leaders by just one point with 11 points from five matches. Similarly, the Spanish side, Villarreal, has also had a robust start to their season, sitting three points behind Real Madrid in LaLiga after six games. However, they suffered a 1-0 defeat to Tottenham in their Champions League opener in London. Here`s a comprehensive preview of the upcoming game:
Viewing Information
- Date: Wednesday, Oct. 1 | Time: 3 p.m. ET
- Location: Estadio de la Cerámica — Villarreal, Spain
- Live stream: Paramount+
- Odds: Villarreal +127; Draw +231; Juventus +219
Juventus has recently shown a tendency for draws in the Champions League league phase, having drawn four of their last six matches and secured victories in only three of their last twelve group stage or league phase games. This marks Villarreal`s fifth appearance in the Champions League, their first since the 2021-22 season when they reached the semifinals, matching their best historical performance. The Spanish club did not participate in European competition during the 2024-25 season, with their most recent foray being a run 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.
Prediction
Juventus is enjoying strong form this season and is anticipated to secure a victory against the Spanish side on Wednesday. However, it is expected to be a challenging encounter for the Italian team.
Prediction: Villarreal 1, Juventus 2.
Matchday 2 TV Schedule
All times U.S./Eastern
| WEDNESDAY, Oct. 1 | TIME | HOW TO WATCH |
|---|---|---|
| UEFA Champions League Matchday | 12 p.m. | Paramount+, CBS Sports Golazo Network |
| Qarabag vs. Copenhagen | 12:45 p.m. | Paramount+ |
| Union Saint-Gilloise vs. Newcastle United | 12:45 p.m. | Paramount+ |
| UEFA Champions League Today | 2 p.m. | Paramount+, CBS Sports Network |
| The Golazo Show | 3 p.m. | Paramount+ |
| Borussia Dortmund vs. Athletic Club | 3 p.m. | Paramount+, CBS Sports Network |
| Villarreal vs. Juventus | 3 p.m. | Paramount+, CBS Sports Golazo Network |
| Arsenal vs. Olympiacos | 3 p.m. | Paramount+ |
| Monaco vs. Manchester City | 3 p.m. | Paramount+ |
| Bayer Leverkusen vs. PSV | 3 p.m. | Paramount+ |
| Barcelona vs. Paris Saint-Germain | 3 p.m. | Paramount+ |
| Napoli vs. Sporting Club Portugal | 3 p.m. | Paramount+ |
| UEFA Champions League Today post-match | 5 p.m. | Paramount+, CBS Sports Network |
