Italian giants Juventus prepare to host Pafos FC at the Allianz Stadium on Wednesday for the sixth game of the UEFA Champions League.
Juventus boss Luciano Spalletti was handed his first defeat since taking charge on Sunday, as Napoli beat them 2-1 in the Serie A. This ended the Old Lady’s three-game winning run, which included a 3-2 win over Bodo/Glimt in the Champions League, their first victory in the competition this season.
Pafos, on the other hand, have now gone seven games unbeaten after a 4-0 league win on Friday. Their run includes a surprise 1-0 win over Villarreal and a 2-2 draw with Monaco in the Champions League. So far, they have only lost to Bayern Munich in this league phase and are level on points with Juventus.
Read our Juventus vs Pafos predictions and preview to find out, but remember to also check our other UEFA Champions League predictions.
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Juventus vs Pafos prediction: Old Lady to claim a victory
Key statistics
- The Old Lady have won the first-half in three of their last five games.
- Juventus have been unbeaten in their last five home games in all competitions.
- Both teams have played BTTS at least four times in their last five games.
Correct score prediction: Juventus 3-1 Pafos
With Juventus now unbeaten in their last five game, we expect a controlled performance from the Old Lady and a comfortable win for them. Juventus are dominant in their home games and will be motivated to secure a large win to boost their goal difference, which could be vital for the final group rankings.
Pafos have struggled significantly in this competition and we believe the Italian team will claim a win in this encounter and we are predicting a solid 3-1 victory for the Old Lady, with the visitors getting only a consolation goal from the game.
Pre-match odds and win probability: Juventus to claim easy win
- Home: 1/5 (1.20) – 83.3%
- Draw: 6/1 (7.00) – 14.3%
- Away: 12/1 (13.00) – 7.7%
*Odds provided by Ladbrokes. Subject to change.*
The Italian side are expected to dominate this game, with odds of 1.20 implying an 83.3% chance of victory. A draw sits at 7.00 (14.3%), while Pafos are major underdogs at 13.00 (7.7%), making an upset highly unlikely according to the bookmakers.
Most recent head-to-head: Two clubs preparing for their first-ever meeting
This fixture marks the first competitive encounter between Juventus and Pafos, as no prior meetings have been recorded. The absence of previous head-to-head means our focus shifts entirely to the current form.
Given Juventus’s status as a European giant compared to Pafos in the Champions League, the Bianconeri enter the match with a significant advantage based on experience alone and their recent run of form.
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Juventus preview: New injury trouble for the home team
Juventus face multiple injury worries ahead of this match as Federico Gatti is doubtful with a muscle problem, while Arkadiusz Milik is out recovering from a shin injury. Carlo Pinsoglio and Daniele Rugani are working their way back from leg and muscle issues, expected to return in early December. Gleison Bremer remains sidelined with a meniscus injury, likely out until early January and Dusan Vlahovic has also been ruled out due to a tendon injury.
Predicted lineup: Di Gregorio (GK), Kalulu, Kelly, Koopmeiners, McKennie, Locatelli, Thuram, Cambiaso, Conceicao, Yildiz & David
Last five fixtures
- 07.12.25 – Napoli 2–1 Juventus
- 02.12.25 – Juventus 2–0 Udinese
- 29.11.25 – Juventus 2–1 Cagliari
- 25.11.25 – Bodo/Glimt 2–3 Juventus
- 22.11.25 – Fiorentina 1–1 Juventus
Pafos preview: Few injury concerns
Pafos also have injury issues, with Ken Sema doubtful after picking up a knock and Pedrao is sidelined with a knee injury and is expected to return in January 2026. Other players are available for selection for this encounter.
Predicted lineup: Michael (GK), Bruno, Luiz, Luckassen, Goldar, Sunjic, Pepe, Jaja, Dragomir, Orsic & Anderson
Last five fixtures
- 05.12.25 – Pafos 4–0 Chloraka
- 30.11.25 – Krasava 2–3 Pafos
- 26.11.25 – Pafos 2–2 Monaco
- 21.11.25 – Pafos 2–1 Aris
- 09.11.25 – Anorthosis 1–1 Pafos
Player to watch: Kenan Yıldız
Kenan Yıldız stands out as Juventus’ key danger man following the recent injury sustained by Dusan Vlahovic. The winger has been at the heart of their attacking play and he is the team’s second-highest goal scorer this season.
With six goals and four assists to his name in all competitions, he continues to pose a major threat inside the penalty area. Coming up against a Pafos defence that has struggled to keep goals out, Yildiz will fancy his chances of getting into the scoresheet in this game.