"Starting with the hosts, watching their sensational purple patch come to an abrupt end over the weekend as they slumped to a shock 1-0 loss away at Cagliari, Juventus will be seeking an immediate response on Wednesday night. However, knowing that they could wrap up a Champions League knockout stage ticket here, the Old Lady will be excited to make a return to Turin in midweek."
"Including a 2-1 win against bitter domestic rivals Roma, Juventus are unbeaten in all of their 14 showdowns in Turin across all competitions so far this season. Likewise, Spalletti's side have not suffered a single defeat in front of their own supporters over the past 10 months. Juventus Team News Not making a single appearance since the end of November, Serbian striker Susan Vlahovic will once again miss out with a groin issue."
"As for the visitors, claiming a welcomed boost over the weekend as they secured a 2-0 victory away at Rio Ave, Benfica will be desperate to use that gritty performance as a platform to build on. Watching their Primeira Liga title dreams take a major blow on either side of opening the New Year, Jose Mourinho's men have won just a pair of their previous five a"
Juventus suffered a 1-0 defeat at Cagliari and will seek an immediate response while able to secure a Champions League knockout stage with a win in Turin. Juventus remain unbeaten in 14 home showdowns this season and have not lost at home in ten months. Susan Vlahovic is out with a groin issue and Daniele Rugani is doubtful with a calf problem. Jonathan David will lead the attack and Lloyd Kelly will start in defense. Benfica beat Rio Ave 2-0, have won two of their last five, and Jose Mourinho's side aim to build on that result. The betting verdict recommends Vangelis Pavlidis over 0.5 shots on target at 4/7 with Dachbet.
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