Juventus 3/5 to beat Lokomotiv Moscow in Wednesday’s Champions League showdown

Competition: Champions League

Market: Juventus win

Odds: 3/5 @ Bet 365

Looking to move one step closer to securing a spot in the knockout stage, Juventus will make the trip to a struggling Lokomotiv Moscow on Wednesday evening.

Starting with the hosts, enduring a worrying rut both domestically and in Europe, it is no surprise that Lokomotiv Moscow will open Wednesday’s contest as a rightful underdog. Failing to win any of their last three matches across all competitions and losing two of those matchups, they have also suffered back-to-back Champions League defeats, including a 2-1 defeat against Juventus a fortnight ago. It should also be noted that Lokomotiv have lost eight of their last 10 Champions League appearances and they have also lost four of their last five Champions League matches on home soil.

As for the visitors, continuing to enjoy a bright run both domestically and in Europe, Juventus are seen to be the leading contender to secure a spot in the knockout stage. Unbeaten in their three Champions League matchups so far and winning two of those contests, the Italian champions are enjoying a 10-match unbeaten run across all competitions, winning nine of those appearances. Landing back-to-back European victories, they have also lost just one of their last six Champions League matchups. Given the gulf in class between the two sides, we’re backing an away victory for Juventus on Wednesday.

Bet: Juventus 3/5 to beat Lokomotiv Moscow in Wednesday’s Champions League showdown @ Bet 365