Borussia Dortmund vs Juventus preview

March 17, 2015
By: Nemanja Lazarevic

Dortmund vs JuventusHaving kept four clean sheets in a row, Borussia Dortmund have reason to hope they can overturn a one-goal deficit from the first leg and make it to the quarter-finals.

But, it is Juventus that remain the favourites to go through as the Bianconeri are real masters when it comes to protecting their lead.

This has been without a doubt the most difficult season since Jurgen Klopp took over the reigns at Signal-Iduna Park, but there is still time to turn it into a success.

The Millionaires did brilliantly to get their Bundesliga campaign back on track and they now have an outside chance of securing another European qualification.

Back to back goalless draws against Hamburg and Koln somewhat spoiled their plans, but Jurgen Klopp was probably delighted to see his side avoid conceding in four straight matches.

Another clean sheet would give his side an excellent chance of overturning a 2-1 deficit from the first leg, so bear in mind the Millionaires are 2.62 (13/8) to make it through.

There have been no fresh injury worries for Jurgen Klopp, but Kevin Kamlp and Jakub Blaszczykowski are pushing for starting places.

Nuri Sahin has a slight chance of making a comeback, but he will probably have to settle for a place on the bench on Wednesday night.

Probable starting line-up (4-2-3-1): Weidenfeller – Kirch, Subotic, Hummels, Schmelzer – Gundogan, Bender – Blaszczykowski, Kampl, Reus – Aubameyang.

This season has been going according to plan for Juventus, who are closing in on fourth successive Serie A trophy, while also enjoying some European success.

With the league title already in the bag, the Bianconeri can fully focus on their Champions League campaign and try to finally mount a serious challenge for the coveted trophy.

They have done well so far, getting past the group stage before defeating Borussia 2-1 in the first leg of the last 16 stage, but another quality performance is a must if they are to qualify for the quarter-finals.

Following the Coppa Italia exit, Juventus recorded 1-0 wins over Sassuolo and Palermo and are now 3.60 (13/5) to enjoy a victory at Signal-Iduna Park.

The latest reports suggest that star player Andrea Pirlo will not make the trip due to injury, with Claudio Marchisio taking his place in midfield.

The good news is that Paul Pogba’s muscle injury is not serious and the French hotshot will be in the starting line-up at Signal-Iduna Park.

Probable starting line-up (4-3-1-2): Buffon – Lichtsteiner, Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini – Vidal, Marchisio, Pogba – Pereyra – Tevez, Morata.

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