Villarreal vs Juventus – Champions League Preview & Prediction

By WOBET On Oct 1, 2025

Match Preview

The Champions League returns to Estadio de la Ceramica as Villarreal host Italian giants Juventus on Wednesday, October 1st, at 8pm UK time.

Villarreal are back in Europe’s top competition for the first time since 2022, having snatched a spot thanks to a strong finish in La Liga last term. Marcelino’s side have made a sharp start domestically, picking up 16 points from seven matches, though their European return stumbled with a narrow defeat to Spurs in London.

Juventus, meanwhile, come into this fixture with mixed form. Their opening clash in the group was a rollercoaster 4-4 draw with Borussia Dortmund, where Dusan Vlahovic inspired a dramatic late comeback. However, inconsistency in the Champions League has dogged the Bianconeri for years, and manager Igor Tudor knows results must improve if they’re to push into the last 16.

Head-to-Head

These two sides last clashed in the 2021/22 Champions League last 16, where Villarreal surprised many by knocking out Juventus 4-1 on aggregate after a 1-1 draw in Spain.

Villarreal have a strong home record in Europe’s second tier, the Europa League, but their record in the Champions League at El Madrigal is modest – just two wins in their last 12. Juventus, for their part, have won only six of their last 20 games in the competition.

Team News

Villarreal’s injury list is still a worry, with defenders Juan Foyth and Willy Kambwala sidelined. Up front, Gerard Moreno and Ayoze Perez are doubts, leaving Tajon Buchanan – their top scorer so far – with a bigger role to play.

Odds (via Winonbetonline)

Villarreal win – 7/4
Draw – 21/10
Juventus win – 6/4

Bookmakers see this as a finely balanced clash, with the Yellow Submarine edging favouritism at home.

Prediction

Both sides have attacking quality, but Villarreal’s current form at home and Juventus’ shaky Champions League record may prove decisive.

Winonbetonline’s Prediction: Villarreal 2-1 Juventus