- At least one team has failed to score in the last five meetings between these teams.
- Barcelona has scored 11 goals in the team’s four preseason matches this season.
- Barcelona has kept a clean sheet in two consecutive friendly matches.
It might only be the preseason, but it’s always a special occasion when Barcelona and Juventus share the field. The longtime kings of Italy will face the Spanish giants on Tuesday night for a friendly at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas.
Both teams are still in the middle of their preseason preparations, although both should still be excited to face another high-level club in front of a massive American crowd.
Barcelona vs. Juventus Odds
Barcelona is listed as the favorite in this match with a -125 moneyline to win compared to the Juventus moneyline of +250.
The Barcelona vs. Juventus odds for a draw are listed at +280, making that the most lucrative betting option.
It’s also worth noting that the over/under for the match is 2.5 total goals. However, the under offers more value with a +170 moneyline soccer odds compared to the over, which has a moneyline of -225, indicating that multiple goals could be scored by both teams. International Club Friendly odds are tight, meaning this should be a great game to bet on.
Barcelona vs. Juventus Team Information
- International club friendly
- Cotton Bowl, Dallas, Texas
- Tuesday, July 26, 2022, 8:30 PM EST
- TV: Fox Sports 2
Barcelona Analysis
It’s safe to say that Barcelona needed at least a year to adjust to life without Lionel Messi. While finishing second in La Liga last season, Barca didn’t reach the knockout stage of the Champions League and couldn’t even win Europa League. But after some big moves this summer, Barcelona believes that brighter days are ahead.
In four preseason matches thus far, Barcelona has three wins and a draw, scoring 11 goals and conceding three.
While the level of competition in three of those matches can be questioned, there’s no denying how impressive their 1-0 win over Real Madrid over the weekend was.
Barcelona won without even allowing their Spanish rivals and last year’s Champions League victors to get a shot on target.
Lewandowski Expectations
The signing of Robert Lewandowski from Bayern Munich is expected to make a massive difference for a resurgent Barcelona side this season.
Brazilian winger Raphinha has also made his presence known right away by scoring the goal in the win over Real Madrid.
Barcelona is also hoping to shore up its defense and midfield with the summer additions of Andreas Christensen from Chelsea and Franck Kessie from A.C. Milan.
Barcelona Projected Lineup
- Marc-Andre ter Stegen
- Gerard Pique
- Andreas Christensen
- Jordi Alba
- Ronald Araujo
- Pedri
- Sergio Busquets
- Gavi
- Ansu Fati
- Raphinha
- Robert Lewansowski
Barcelona Injuries
Defender Eric Garcia is the only Barcelona player who’s expected to miss Tuesday’s game due to injury.
Juventus Preview
Juventus heads into this season feeling a little more pressure than usual. Massimiliano Allegri’s team failed to win a trophy last season while also finishing a disappointing fourth in Serie A.
They also got bounced in the Round of 16 of the Champions League, which doesn’t sit well with the Italian giants either.
It’s also been an underwhelming summer in Torino for the Old Lady. There has been a rather monumental change to the club’s defensive personnel, with both Giorgio Chiellini and Matthijs de Ligt leaving the club. Juventus has also moved on from attacking players Paulo Dybala and Alvaro Morata.
With this being just the second preseason match for Juventus, it’s safe to say that the club is still settling in this season.
They were victorious but far from dominant in their 2-0 win over Mexican side Guadalajara to open up their preseason schedule.
Juventus Without the Biggest Summer Signings
The team will also be without two of their biggest summer signings, Paul Pogba and Federico Chiesa, for Tuesday’s clash with Barcelona.
Juventus Projected Lineup
- Wojciech Szczesny
- Frederico Gatti
- Danilo
- Alex Sandro
- Juan Cuadradro
- Manuel Locatelli
- Nicolo Fagiolli
- Luca Pellegrini
- Angel di Maria
- Moises Kean
- Dusan Vlahovic
Juventus Injuries
Despite returning to his old club this summer, midfielder Paul Pogba is expected to miss Tuesday’s clash with Barcelona.
Meanwhile, winger Federico Chiesa is unavailable at the moment, while forward Kaio Jorg will be out until later this fall. The status of wing-back Mattia De Scliglio is also up in the air.
Barcelona vs. Juventus Pick and Prediction
If you want to make a soccer bet for euro soccer, know that preseason matches can be inherently tricky to predict because both teams are going to sub in the second half.
However, Juventus clearly has a few more holes on its roster than Barcelona does right now, especially with a few key players missing due to injury.
Who to Bet On?
Based on their last game against Real Madrid, it’s safe to say that Barcelona is all but ready for the start of the season.
Therefore, it’s a safe bet that the Spanish giants will beat Juventus on Tuesday for our soccer picks, as the Italian side is still trying to find its footing in the new campaign.
Soccer Pick: Juventus (+250)
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