Can Juve trip up the Royals?

Real Madrid vs. Juventus is virtually a perennial favorite in the most important club competition at international level. Only the match between Bayern and Real Madrid has been played more often (28) than the encounter that will kick off at 9 p.m. on Wednesday evening at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu (22). It is also interesting to note that in three of the four Champions League seasons in which the Spanish giants have faced the “Old Lady,” the Royals have ultimately lifted the trophy.

This is primarily because the Italians have been waiting for a win for six competitive games now, last leaving the pitch as winners on September 13, and have only won one away game in the current season. Above all, coach Igor Tudor’s players are not currently looking particularly secure defensively. The Bianconeri are therefore facing another setback against Madrid’s attacking stars. At least my Real Madrid vs. Juventus prediction clearly favors the home side, who have only had to bow to Atlético Madrid in all competitions so far.

Xabi Alonso could now become only the fifth Real coach to win his first three games in the Champions League. The odds are very good, as Bet365 is offering odds of 1.42 for a Real Madrid home win against Juventus. You can also win tickets for the Champions League at Bet365. To do so, you must register with Bet365, which automatically gives all new customers a Bet365 deposit bonus of up to €100. I could even imagine placing a handicap bet in favor of Kylian Mbappé and Co. When the Champions League anthem rings out, the Royals are known to be able to shift up a gear or two.

Real Madrid vs. Juventus Prediction AI

Artificial intelligence gives a 65% probability that Madrid will live up to their role as favorites on Wednesday evening. Unlike many betting providers, however, AI does not necessarily believe that it will be a particularly high-scoring match. The total xG value is 2.74 goals. From this, you can either choose option A, a low-risk bet on the Asian under 3, or a more risk-affine option B – i.e., a Real Madrid vs. Juventus AI prediction on the under 2.75 at an attractive 2.07 – in the Bet365 app.

Real Madrid – Statistics & current form

Real Madrid has played eleven competitive games so far this season. The record is impressive, with ten wins and only one defeat. However, because the defeat came at the hands of city rivals Atlético Madrid and was an unusually heavy one (2-5), the interim conclusion is not “very good” but only “good.” This is also due to the fact that half of the ten wins mentioned were decided by exactly one goal. In the Spanish capital, there are hopes for even more dominance and a higher degree of glitz and glamour.

Kylian Mbappé is currently scoring at will

However, those in charge around coach Xabi Alonso can be quite satisfied with the offensive output so far. In nine of eleven competitive games, the Galacticos’ attack has scored at least two goals. Looking back at the last five games, they have even averaged almost three goals per game. If we only consider the last five league or group games in the Champions League, the multiple winners of this competition have scored 18 (!) goals. Mbappé and Co. scored five times in their away game in Almaty, Kazakhstan, alone.

The captain of the French national team is currently in great form anyway. Including games for his home country, the 26-year-old has now scored in eleven competitive games in a row. The exceptional striker has scored seven goals in Real’s last four matches. Mbappé leads the UEFA Champions League scoring charts with five goals after two matchdays. Should the former World Footballer of the Year find the net again on Wednesday evening, this would result in odds of 1.58 at Bet365 for Real Madrid vs. Juventus.

Juventus – Statistics & current form

There is no need to discuss the importance of Bremer to the Juventus Turin defense. The Brazilian leader is the undisputed defensive leader of the “Old Lady” and left a huge gap last year following his cruciate ligament rupture. He made a successful return to the team in 2025/26, but will once again have to sit out the upcoming games due to injury. The absence of Bremer, who had to undergo knee surgery, is undoubtedly a strong argument in favor of a confident victory for the hosts in the Real Madrid vs. Juventus prediction.

Juventus’ form is by no means intimidating

Incidentally, the Brazilian was already missing at the weekend, which promptly led to the first defeat of the season. Away in Como, the black and whites only managed three shots on goal in 90 minutes and ultimately lost 2-0. After five consecutive draws, it was already the sixth competitive game in a row that coach Igor Tudor’s team had failed to win. Juve has fallen back to seventh place in the Serie A standings. In the UEFA Champions League table, they are also in a disappointing 23rd place.

The Turin side remained winless on the first two matchdays. At home against Dortmund, the Italians fought back to earn a late 4-4 draw, while away at Villarreal, they threw away the win in the final minute with a goal conceded (2-2). Six goals conceded is far too many for the coach, who was once considered a tough defender and has always placed great emphasis on defensive work.

In fact, I would characterize the “Old Lady” more as an offensively strong team that has its weaknesses in defense. Combined with the fact that the former national champions have won only one of their last eleven Champions League games away from home, I find it hard to imagine that the black and whites, who are certainly not brimming with confidence, will suddenly surpass themselves in Madrid’s football temple. However, the visitors can certainly be expected to score at least one goal. Otherwise, it would be the third competitive game in a row in which Juve fails to score. Both teams to score is tempting at Bet365 with odds of up to 1.72.

Real Madrid – Juventus Head-to-head record

The two teams last faced each other in July of this year. In the round of 16 of the Club World Cup, a goal from rising star Gonzalo Garcia was enough for Real Madrid to win 1-0 and advance to the quarterfinals. Far more memorable was their last meeting in the Champions League, which took place in 2018. Thanks to a penalty converted by Cristiano Ronaldo in the 93rd minute, Los Blancos narrowly won 4-3 on aggregate and booked their place in the semi-finals. Overall, the Madrid side also have the edge with ten wins, two draws, and eight defeats.

Real Madrid – Juventus Tip

On paper, the match between Real Madrid and Juventus is certainly one of the highlights of Matchday 3 of the Champions League group stage. At the moment, however, there is a considerable gap between the two prominent clubs in terms of football. The visitors from Turin have not won in six competitive games and, after five consecutive draws, even lost 2-0 in Como at the weekend.

Their opponents from the Spanish capital, on the other hand, deservedly lead the La Liga table and also have the maximum six points in the Champions League so far. The Galacticos have already scored seven goals in the first two matchdays. Kylian Mbappé has scored five times. For the Real Madrid vs. Juventus match, the betting odds on another Mbappé goal are definitely of interest!

But I find the tip that coach Xabi Alonso’s team will remain in control quite confidently even more interesting between Real Madrid and Juventus. I finally decided on the Asian handicap (-1.25), which pays off completely in the event of a home win with at least a two-goal lead. If Real wins by one goal, half of the five-unit stake would be returned as cashback.