PSV will play at home against Juventus on Wednesday, 19 February. This is the return leg of the Champions League. In the first match, Torino were stronger - 2:1. Now bookmakers see the home team as favourites.

This arrangement may seem a bit strange. PSV is having a difficult season in the Netherlands - the championship is in doubt due to recent failures. In five matches, the reigning title holders have only one win. In the previous round failed to beat modest Utrecht at home (2:2). This is the third draw in a row only in the Netherlands. Obviously, playing two tournaments has an impact.

PSV now have very serious squad problems: Ricardo Pepi, Olivier Boscaglia, Malik Tillman and Rick Karsdorp will definitely not take the field. Gus Thiel's participation is also in doubt. In other words, the coaching staff will not be able to count on actually half of the main squad. And this is also against the backdrop of fatigue after failures in the championship.

Juventus, on the contrary, are now on the rise: Torino have won four matches in a row in all tournaments - the best series under Thiago Motta. "Zebras" have maintained a winless streak in the Italian championship just at home. Juve managed not to concede in the meeting with Inter. An entertaining match ended with a 1-0 victory for the hosts. The attacking line clearly felt mutual understanding. The arrival of Kolo Muani is an obvious strengthening. In the first match Juve were deservedly stronger than PSV: they outperformed their opponents in Xg and rightly scored two goals, they were better in most other statistical indicators.

Thiago Motta doesn't have any big problems with the squad right now. Andrea Cambiasso was on the pitch in the meeting with Inter. And the absence of Milik, Bremer and Cabal has long been got used to. At the moment, Kelly and Veiga are doing well in Motta's back four. In addition, goalkeeper Di Gregorio is in great shape. The goalkeeper was the hero in the meeting with Inter, making several important saves.

The odds on PSV to win have dropped to 2.35. There are no particular reasons for such an optimistic prediction. PSV have lost their lead in the Netherlands, playing weaker than in the first half of the season. Also serious problems with the squad deprive them of reinforcements. Assuming a potential overtime, Juve look clear favourites in a long match.

Torino are in their best form of the season. After Inter, confidence will only increase. A draw in Eindhoven is definitely within their capabilities. It is possible that the odds will change a lot before the game. Juventus can hardly be considered outsiders, given the quality of the squad the first match and the injury situation.