Monaco vs. Juventus: Time, Channel, Odds & Prediction

Arturo Vidal (R) gave Juventus a slim 1-0 advantage heading into the second leg of their Champions League quarterfinal. (Getty)

Heading into the season, the odds of Juventus or Monaco reaching the Champions League semifinal seemed like a longshot. Eleventh and 16th heading into the season in terms of odds, both teams are no within sight of a semifinal place. Juventus carries a 1-0 advantage into the second leg on Wednesday and will look to end a barren run for Italian teams in the competition.

A penalty by Arturo Vidal is all that separates the clubs after the first leg, leaving this tie on a knife edge as the scene switches to Stade Louis II. Vidal may miss the second leg with tonsillitis, dealing Juventus a massive blow ahead of the match.

Here’s what you need to know:

Dimitar Berbatov has had a career resurgence at Monaco. (Getty)

The Basics

Who:

Juventus vs. Monaco

What:

UEFA Champions League quarterfinals

When:

Wednesday, April 22

Where:

Stade Louis II in Monaco

Time:

2:45 p.m. Eastern Time

Channel:

FOX Soccer 2/2 Go (US) / Sky Sports 1 (UK) / For those looking for the channel in your home country, click here

Odds:

Monaco 12/5, Juventus 11/8 Draw 9/4 (bet365);

Prediction:

As the odds suggest, this match could go either way. Juventus will be very comfortable playing on the counter attack as Monaco chase the goal to get back into the tie. Both defenses will make it tough to score, but the sense of urgency may create a more open game than expected. 1-1 Draw.

Stats You Need to Know

Scouting Juventus (Champions League stats)

Last round: 5-1 aggregate vs. Borussia Dortmund
Coach: Massimiliano Allegri, 1st season
Leading Goal Scorer: Carlos Tevez, 6
Assist Leader: Paul Pogba, 2

Scouting Monaco

Last round: 3-3 aggregate vs. Arsenal (advanced on away goals)
Coach: Leonardo Jardim, 1st season
Leading Goal Scorer: 7 seven goals, 7 different players
Assist Leader: Joao Moutinho, 2