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No Carlos Tevez, no Mario Balotelli, not much to play for, no goals. That's our theory for tonight's match between Juventus and Manchester City, two teams so huge that it's rather disappointing that they will both understandably be turning to their fringe players in Turin this evening.
Juventus' last four Europa League ties have all featured under 2.5 goals, including their trip to Eastlands in September, so with neither side having any reason to go all out for victory at the Stadio Olimpico di Torino, odds of [1.91] on the low-scoring trend continuing appeal.
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Jo, who has only scored twice since September 2009, is expected to lead the Manchester City attack, while regular Juventus starters Fabio Quagliarella and Vincenzo Iaquinta may miss out as coach Luigi Del Neri's has said that "we'll not play with youngsters, but with those players who are part of our squad and have had less chance to play".
Del Neri's description of the encounter as "a good training session against a team of great value" indicates that Sunday's clash with Chievo, the club where he made his name, is his priority as the Old Lady bid to keep the pressure up on AC Milan in Serie A, so be wary of backing the hosts at [2.64].
Juventus have drawn all five of their Group A games and the draw would be our recommendation for a loss-proof punt on the outcome at [3.45], as a point will prove enough for the Citizens to wrap up top spot unless Lech Poznan triumph by three goals away to Red Bull Salzburg.
Juventus v Manchester City
Kick-off: 6pm
Live on ESPN
Think the visitors will sign off with a win? Then back Roberto Mancini's men at [3.0]...
Published: 16 Dec 2010
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