Monaco held Juventus to a 0-0 draw as Vanderson and Mattia Perin stood out; Juventus showed little attacking intent. Punters should consider under 2.5 goals or draw markets for similar Juventus away fixtures, and back Monaco in markets where home attacking value is expected after this performance.
Monaco 0-0 Juventus — Match Report
Monaco and Juventus played out a goalless draw in the final match of the Champions League league phase. Juventus had already secured a place in the Champions League play-offs, while Monaco needed a result to improve their position. The match was defined by a lack of cutting edge from Juventus and bright moments from Monaco’s wide players.
Key performers
Vanderson (Monaco) produced an eye-catching attacking display from right-back, constantly threatening on the overlap and forcing big saves. Mattia Perin (Juventus) was the Bianconeri’s best performer, keeping them in the game with a number of important stops to preserve a clean sheet.
Player ratings
Monaco: Koehn 6; Vanderson 7, Kekrer 6, Teze 6, C. Henrique 6.5; Zakaria 6, Camara 6; Akliouche 6, Coulibaly 5 (Bamba 6), Golovin 6 (Ouattara n/a); Balogun 6. Best Monaco player: Vanderson 7.
Juventus: Perin 6; Kalulu 6, Bremer 6, Kelly 5.5, Cabal 6 (Cambiaso 6); Koopmeiners 5 (Zhegrova 6), Thuram 6 (David n/a); Conceicao 5.5 (Yildiz 6), Miretti 5.5 (Adzic 6); Openda 5. Best Juventus player: Mattia Perin 6.
Tactical overview
Juventus set up conservatively, with selection suggesting head coach contentment with a draw and a secured play-off berth. The Bianconeri struggled to create sustained chances and finished with no shots on target in the match. Monaco were the more proactive side offensively but failed to convert opportunities.
Coach assessments
Monaco’s coach can be satisfied that his side did enough to reach the play-offs but will be frustrated by the failure to find the net. Juventus’ coach faces questions about attacking bluntness — the team protected their play-off place but offered little threat going forward.
Implications and betting takeaways
Juventus’ low-shot, defensive away display points toward low-scoring outcomes in similar fixtures.
For bettors, under 2.5 goals or draw markets could offer value when Juventus are expected to rotate or play conservatively away from home.
Monaco’s attacking intent from wide areas suggests backing them in markets that reward home attacking momentum when their main chance creators are fit and in form.
Vandersen and Mattia Perin were among the standout performers as Juventus settled for a 0-0...
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