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It’s a big week for Real Madrid. Not only do Los Blancos have a date with Barcelona scheduled this weekend, but they will also take on Juventus in the Champions League on Wednesday. It’s always going to be a big deal when two clubs of this size meet on a European night, but this match carries significant weight given Juventus’ spot in the table. The Italian giants are 0-2-0 (W-D-L) despite scoring six goals in their first two matches in the Champions League. Juventus vs. Real Madrid odds, prediction It’s been a bizarre season for Juve, so far. The Old Lady won its first three games, then drew it’s next five, including against Borussia Dortmund and Villarreal in the Champions League. Como handed Juventus its first loss over the weekend, leaving Bayern Munich and Atalanta as the only two unbeaten clubs remaining in Europe’s Big 5 Leagues. The most confusing bit of Juve’s season is that their matches don’t tend to follow any pattern. They’ve played relatively low-event matches in Serie A, but then things go bonkers in the Champions League. Get the lowdown on the Best USA Sports Betting Sites and Apps Check out the best sports betting sites and apps That could be a sign that Juve’s defense just can’t cope when it has to step up in competition. Dortmund and Villarreal aren’t world beaters, but they are certainly better than Parma or Hellas Verona. And if Juve is having issues stopping teams like Inter, Dortmund, or Villarreal, they’ll certainly have their hands full with Real Madrid’s attack. Los Blancos rank second behind Barcelona in expected goals created in Europe’s Big 5 Leagues, and they should be peppering Juve’s net all night on Wednesday. The schedule spot is a bit tricky, and Juve can certainly find the back of the net, but this sets up as one-way traffic for Real Madrid. The Play: Real Madrid -1.5 (+124, FanDuel) Why Trust New York Post Betting Michael Leboff is a long-suffering Islanders fan, but a long-profiting sports bettor with 10 years of experience in the gambling industry. He loves using game theory to help punters win bracket pools, find long shots, and learn how to beat the market in mainstream and niche sports.
